Founders Day Challenge 2021

Launched in 2018, Delta Zeta’s 35 Under 35 recognition program highlights outstanding young professionals who have achieved success by making a significant impact in their industry before the age of 35. Candidates of this national recognition are members who have demonstrated leadership, initiative and dedication to their careers, are motivated by challenges, serve as volunteers in their communities and are role models for their peers. If you have been honored with this recognition in the past, this challenge is for you! Foundation Trustee and fellow recipient, Jill Raderstorf (Theta Eta - Creighton University) will match your gifts up to $1,000.

Sweet Home Alabama! Gifts from donors who currently reside or attended school in Alabama will be matched up to $500 thanks to Foundation Trustee, Margaret Purcell (Alpha Gamma, University of Alabama), and Betty Greene Byrne (Alpha Theta, University of Kentucky).

Who needs a Friday morning pick-me-up?! We have another chance to multiply your gift! Starting at 10am Eastern, all gifts will be matched by Carole Mashburn (Beta Xi - Auburn University) in support of the Member Development Fund!

Gifts from members of the Columbus Alumnae Chapter will be matched up to $500. Thank you to Foundation Trustee, Jenny Morrison (Theta - The Ohio State University) for this generous match!

Foundation President, Karen Campbell will match gifts up to $1,000 from her Delta Alpha chapter sisters!

The Elizabeth Coulter Stephenson Scholarship Fund provides grants to collegiate sisters experiencing financial difficulties. Gifts toward this challenge will be matched up to $2,000 thanks to the following donors: Foundation Trustee, Kim Rutkowski (Delta Tau, Temple University); Nancy Russell (Iota Upsilon, California State University/Fullerton); and Elizabeth Snyder Weiss (Alpha Gamma, University of Alabama).

Gifts from sisters in the Sunshine State will be matched, up to $1,000, thanks to the generosity of Dalisha Herring, Alpha Gamma, University of Alabama!

We are 23 hours into our challenge with 10 hours and 2 minutes to go! Let's keep the momentum going! Distinguished Past National Officer and current Foundation Trustee, Merry Adamcik (Delta Theta, University of Houston) will match all gifts starting at 8am Eastern, up to $5,000! Let's go Delta Zeta Nation!

Founders Day Challenge Co-Chair, Trudy Wheeler (Delta Omicron, Northwestern Oklahoma State University), has worn a number of hats over the years as a volunteer for Delta Zeta. Through that, she has made lifelong friendships all around the country. This match is for those friends of Trudy! She will match your gifts up to $1,000 to support the General Scholarship Fund.

Grace Mason Lundy inspired each of us to serve our Delta Zeta sisterhood for life. Two women who have truly embodied this type of lifetime commitment to our sisterhood are teaming up this year to challenge Grace Mason Lundy Recipients to do the same! Past National President, Diane Stecher (Iota Xi - University of Missouri/St. Louis) and Distinguished Past National Officer and current National Constitution Chairman, Anne Marie Gavin (Delta Iota, Tufts University) will match gifts made today by fellow GML recipients up to $4,000.

Whether you sport Hawkeye Black and Gold or Cyclone Gold and Cardinal – our hearts are always Pink and Green. This challenge is for all the wonderful, amazing Iota and Beta Kappa sisters near and far. All gifts will be matched up to $1000 thanks to the generosity of Elizabeth Harness Richardson (Iota, University of Iowa). Money raised in this challenge will go directly to the Member Development Fund, which provides funds for educational programming to help members – alumnae and collegiate – develop life and leadership skills and, to support current and future member development programs.

The Louisville Alumnae Chapter will match gifts up to $500 from sisters in the Louisville, KY area!

Are you a mom of a Delta Zeta, or a mom of a future Delta Zeta? This match is for you! Past National President and current National Housing Corporation President, Michelle Smith (Alpha Chi - UCLA) will match your gift up to $1,500.

From its scenic coastline and majestic mountains to its incredible vineyards and, of course, home to Starbucks, this is a shout out to our sisters in the Pacific Northwest! Whether you were initiated into our Kappa, Omega, or Pi Kappa chapter or have relocated to the area now, your gift will be matched up to $1,500 by Paula Harfst (Kappa, University of Washington).

Gifts from Delta Zeta Past National Officers will be matched, up to $1,000, to support the Elizabeth Coulter Stephenson Grant. Thank you to Distinguished Past National Officer, Charlotte Silversteen (Delta Tau - Temple University) for this generous match!

Delta Zeta's National President, Christy Phillips-Brown, Theta Iota, Western Carolina University, challenges you to give this hour to double your impact! Gifts this hour will be matched up to $1,000. Help us unlock this generous gift by making your gift now!

Are you a sister in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)? Make a gift toward this challenge and Diane Cesarz (Lambda Theta - Michigan Technological University) will match your donation up to $1,000 to support the General Scholarship Fund!

Gifts from sisters in the Lone Star State will be matched, up to $1,000, thanks to the generosity of Founders Day Challenge Co-Chair, Lorrie Tijerina, Omicron Alpha, St. Mary's University!

Gifts from members of the Theta Nu chapter at Minnesota State/Moorehead, and the Theta Mu chapter at St. Cloud State University will be matched up to $500 thanks to the generosity of Cheryl Couch (Theta Nu, Minnesota State/Moorehead).

Delta Zeta's Truly Connected Professional Women's Networking Conference has traveled around the country and, most recently, has gone virtual with Truly Connected Networking Nights in an effort to connect women around the globe for professional development. Have you attended Truly Connected? Support future events by participating in this challenge! National Finance Chairman, Christi Mayer (Kappa Mu, Sheperd University) will match up to $500 to support the Member Development Fund.

Rise and Shine Delta Zeta sisters and friends! Starting on Thursday at 9am Eastern, Foundation Trustee, Kim Rutkowski (Delta Tau - Temple University) will match your gift up to $2,000! Let's start the day out strong together by being one of our first donors and doubling your impact!

Delta Zeta has a very special award to recognize alumnae service at the local level. This is the Achoth Award, and it came to Delta Zeta when we merged with Phi Omega Pi, and we have continued with this recognition ever since. This award is presented only at National Conventions in recognition to those alumnae of very long and very dedicated service particularly to their local communities. The criteria for this award states at least 15 years of dedicated service on the local level. Donations made by Achoth Award Recipients will be matched up to $500 by Foundation Trustee, Margaret Purcell (Alpha Gamma, University of Alabama), and Ann Langel (Epsilon Omega, University of Wisconsin/Eau Claire), both past recipients of this prestigious award.

Alumnae Initiates are very special in Delta Zeta! These sisters may join us after their collegiate years have come to a close but their commitment to our sisterhood is lifelong. Gifts from Alumnae Initiates will be matched up to $2,500 thanks to the generosity of fellow alumnae initiate, Irma Flores (Omicron Alpha, St. Mary's University).

In 2020, California reigned as our state with the most donations with Texas and Ohio trailing behind! Who will take the crown this year?? Tania Roney (Theta Rho - California State University/Los Angeles) is challenging her fellow Golden State sisters to rise to the challenge! Your gifts will be matched by Tania up to $1,000.

Have you served or are you currently serving as a College Chapter Director? This challenge is for you! Your gift will be matched up to $500 by Cheryl Couch, Theta Nu, Minnesota State University/Moorehead.

Field Rep? ELC? Colony Consultant? Whatever your title was, here is a challenge just for you! Donations from 75 consultants will unlock $10,000! This challenge is made possible again this year thanks to the generosity of Kim Saari Johnston, Kappa, University of Washington, Past Educational Leadership Consultant and current Vice President of the Foundation.

Are you a teacher or pursuing an education degree? This match is just for you! National Panhellenic Council Delegate, Phyllis Davis (Alpha Gamma - University of Alabama) will match gifts up to $1,000 from our sisters working to teach America's future!

Are you a first time donor to the Delta Zeta Foundation? Today is a great day to make your first gift and double your impact! Take part in this challenge to help us unlock $1,000, sponsored by Foundation Trustee, Margaret Purcell (Alpha Gamma, University of Alabama).

Founders Power Hour - beginning at 19:02 (7:02 p.m. Eastern), the next $5,000 will be matched thanks to Delta Zeta Executive Director, Cindy Menges (Alpha - Miami University) in honor of our Past National Presidents.

Friends of Delta Zeta – family members, past facilitators and more – contribute to Delta Zeta’s overall success. Join FODZ NHQ staff members Morgan Brickley, Will Frankenberger, Ryan Manning, and Neil Stanglein for a chance to unlock $500 when 25 FODZ support Founders Day Challenge.

Gifts received from donors who have graduated between 2011-2021 will be matched up to $1,000. Special thanks to our Foundation Trustee and Secretary, Margaret Purcell (Alpha Gamma, University of Alabama) for this generous match!

Former Foundation President, Jane Spurgeon (Iota Xi - University of Missouri/St. Louis) has lived and worked in MANY places around the globe! But no matter where she has landed, she has always found a Delta Zeta network of sisters to connect with. This match is for sisters who live, work, or attended school in the following locations: * St. Louis, MO * Columbus, OH * Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky * Charlotte, North Carolina * Virginia Beach, Virginia * Jefferson City, MO * Jacksonville, FL * Tucson, AZ * Las Vegas, NV * Japan! Jane will match your gifts up to $2,500 to support the Membership Development Fund.

The sun may have set on the East Coast, but the party is still going strong! Gifts made between 9:30pm-11:30pm Eastern will be matched up to $1,000 by National Vice President, Stacey Slaughter (Kappa-University of Washington). That was fast! Surprise! Stacey has added an ADDITIONAL $1,000 to extend the power hour!

Do you live or go to school in the Wolverine State? This match is for you! Patricia Tector (Epsilon Phi, University of Detroit) will match gifts from the state of Michigan, up to $500!

Gifts from sisters in the Garden State will be matched, up to $119, thanks to the generosity of Kelly Zsamar (Epsilon Zeta - Drexel University).

Have you been the recipient of a Delta Zeta Foundation scholarship during your undergraduate or graduate years? Now is your chance to pay it forward! Donations through this match will support the General Scholarship Fund and will be matched up to $2,000 by Distinguished Past National Officer, Charlotte Silversteen (Delta Tau, Temple University) and Ellyn Sewell (Kappa, University of Washington).

Calling all Pi Beta members! Madison Norwich has renewed her challenge to you all for a fourth year in a row, and Rachel Bagby O'Meara has joined her! Gifts from Pi Beta sisters will be matched up to $1,000 thanks to the generosity of these two sisters!

Donations received from sisters in Region IX (Canada/International, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin) will be matched up to $1,500 thanks to Foundation Trustee, Jill Raderstorf (Theta Eta, Creighton University)

Calling all of the Surfing Sisters from around the globe! Mim Starr (Beta Theta, Bucknell University) will match your gifts of up $1,000 to support the Elizabeth Coulter Stephenson grant!

Donations from Theta Iota sisters will be matched up to $1,000. This match is made possible thanks to the generosity of our National President, Christy Phillips-Brown (Theta Iota, Western Carolina University).

OH-IO!!! Donations from Theta sisters will be matched up to $1,500 in support of the Elizabeth Coulter Stephenson Grant. Thank you to Foundation Trustee, Jenny Morrison, Theta and Jacqui Lyon, Theta, for teaming up on this generous match!