Kappa Delta Foundation

Combining their Kappa Delta Foundation KiDs grant with proceeds raised at their annual Shamrock event, Kappa Delta Greater Atlanta Day Alumnae Chapter went above and beyond to serve their community. Along with collegians from Kappa Delta at Kennesaw State, Atlanta-area alumnae donated and assembled welcome baskets for 20 youth survivors of human trafficking. The baskets provide comfort and support to new survivors and include toiletries, notes of encouragement and other self-care items.

We have officially awarded $946,576 in scholarships and grants for the 2024-25 academic year! 335 undergraduate and graduate sisters from 128 chapters are receiving scholarships and grants to support their education.

By giving to the foundation, our generous donors encourage Kappa Deltas across the country to chase their dreams and help press on toward a future where no sister struggles to pay her tuition. We are so grateful. View the full list of recipients here: https://kappadelta.org/press-releases/2024-2025-scholarships/

The 2024 Orthopaedic Research Internship program just concluded, and 2024 intern Taylor Pikhart (Alpha Iota-California/Los Angeles) described her experience as “life-changing.”

She said, “I learned invaluable information about all things medical as well as developed friendships that will last for life! I completed laboratory research that strengthened my love for science and made me find my love for doing research, which I will take with me to graduate or medical school. This would not have been possible without the Kappa Delta Foundation, and I will forever be grateful to call Kappa Delta my home!”

Members from had the opportunity to attend UIFI, a nationwide fraternity and sorority leadership retreat this summer thanks to a foundation grant. Here's what they had to say:

“Attending UIFI was a transformative experience for us. We were able to step out of our comfort zones to advocate for change within our chapter and the larger community at East Tennessee State University. We learned the importance of curiosity, courage, and confidence in addressing the challenges in Greek Life. It was inspiring to connect with other Kappa Deltas from Centre College and Ripon College, sharing perspectives and ideas on common issues. Meeting so many amazing leaders from across the country has energized each of us, and we are excited to bring these insights and strategies back to our community!”

Natural disasters can be unexpected, but KD is here to support you when you need it most. If you or a sister has been impacted by a recent natural disaster, the foundation is here to support you. Our Alumnae Crisis Fund offers immediate financial assistance to Kappa Deltas experiencing dire financial need who have exhausted other sources of aid. Apply here: https://bit.ly/3Ym2IVv

Announcing the 2024-25 foundation board! This determined group of women gives time, talent and treasure to lead the foundation with brave hearts. Beth Langford (Kappa Alpha-Florida State) retired from service on the board, and we welcomed newly elected director Sandy Wysocki (Epsilon Iota-Missouri), not pictured. Join us in wishing them well in the comments, and read more about the board here: https://bit.ly/3WDogvm

Today we’re celebrating Beth Martin Langford (Kappa Alpha-Florida State), former National President and foundation board chair, who was recognized as the 2024 Outstanding Volunteer by the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence (FFE), a professional association for fraternity and sorority foundations.

The Outstanding Foundation Volunteer Award honors someone who has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in major fundraising projects for a fraternity or sorority, and who has committed significant time, effort and financial support toward their organization and successfully motivated others. Beth has been a national volunteer for KD for over 30 years and is the first Kappa Delta recognized with this award. Please join us in wishing Beth a big congratulations! Read more here: https://bit.ly/3YaVgMN

At Texas State Day, received a KiDs grant on behalf of local nonprofit , providing art supplies for the kids served by ChildSafe. ChildSafe combines hands-on art techniques with clinical therapy and legal recourse to help children who have experienced abuse express themselves, find support and heal.

All programming at ChildSafe is evidence-based, trauma-informed and ensures their long-term outcome of ensuring children are safe, healthy, resilient and ready to succeed in school and life.

Beta Upsilon-Susquehanna sisters recently attended the university’s annual Women’s Leadership Symposium where they learned from and networked with female business leaders, including several Beta Upsilon alumnae! They said, “We are so grateful to have strong KD alumnae that support initiatives as important as women’s leadership!”

Our 2024-25 Leadership Development Consultants have been at Headquarters this month training to begin their work with our collegiate chapters, and thanks to foundation donors’ support, they spent a day and a half learning from Gerome Stevens, a facilitation coach who specializes in building strong teams with authentic leaders. We can’t wait to see how they use your gifts to make a difference!

Celebrating our spring semester graduates! Seniors, as you begin your careers and throughout all stages of life, Kappa Delta will be there to support you every step of the way.

Kappa Delta isn’t just four years- it's for life! Alumnae chapters, thank you for hosting sisterhood events to show 2024 graduates what alumnae life is all about!

The Long Beach alumnae chapter used a KiDs grant from the KD Foundation to support back-to-school shoe distribution with local nonprofit His Little Feet. Because of their hard work, 140 under-resourced local children were able to get the shoes they needed!

Gail Freedman (Sigma Xi-Bethany) said, “So many children were helped thanks to the generosity and heart for children demonstrated by the KDF KiDs grant!”

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we are committed to ensuring our members have the tools to prioritize their wellbeing. In the past year, gifts to the foundation funded:

▪️ A Mental Health First Aid training pilot with collegiate chapter members and advisors.

▪️ Virtual speaker series Confident Conversations: Healthy Minds, Strong Sisters, free for all members.

Many seniors graduating this spring joined Kappa Delta via virtual recruitment in 2020 and 2021 and experienced modified versions of some of the traditions that make our sisterhood so special. In response, collegiate chapters like Alpha Mu-Mississippi, Beta Kappa-Tennessee/Chattanooga, Zeta Alpha-Texas Tech and Delta Delta-Troy held senior “bid days," so those sisters could "run home" before they became alumnae!

Earlier this month, Kappa Delta’s marketing and communications team attended the Fraternity Communications Association's Annual Conference. This event celebrates the outstanding communications efforts of inter/national fraternities and sororities. We are thrilled to announce that Kappa Delta Sorority and the Kappa Delta Foundation were recognized with 10 awards!

Our magazine The Angelos, our social media presence, The Emerald Edit blog, engaging email newsletters and the long-lasting contributions of former Angelos editor Sherry Anderson all earned top honors. These awards highlight our unwavering commitment to building confidence and inspiring action and innovating in sorority communications. https://bit.ly/4dLArgf

When you invest in your KD sisters, you are helping entire chapters succeed! In February, KD hosted the Officer Experience Institute (OEI) — a first-of-its-kind, virtual training opportunity for incoming collegiate governing council leaders.

Ellie McCauley, Chapter President of Zeta Psi-Valparaiso, shared, “I loved the focus on boundary setting, personal growth and empowerment. After attending OEI, I feel confident in implementing the strategies discussed.” And she did! As a result, this month, Zeta Psi won eight campus fraternity and sorority awards, including the prestigious Pillar of Excellence Award, given to only five organizations at Valparaiso each year.

It's graduation season! Seniors, we know that wherever you go, you will lead with brave hearts.

Seals submissions are due TODAY! Submit a winter-themed, KD-focused holiday design here: https://go.kappadelta.org/kdfseals. 📸

Kappa Delta women are leaders in our communities, and KDF is committed to ensuring gifts to the foundation set our members up for success. In February, KD hosted the Officer Experience Institute (OEI) — a first-of-its-kind, virtual training opportunity for incoming collegiate governing council leaders.

As Liz Anne Soeth, Chapter President of Zeta Chi-Idaho shared during OEI, “I am a second-term president, and I still have some difficulties when navigating hard conversations.” After attending OEI, Liz Anne said she feels very confident managing the various relationships she will maintain throughout her term. 90% of attendees, like Liz Anne, said they feel empowered to implement the strategies they learned at OEI.

Artists! Want your work featured in The Angelos, which is mailed to over 200,000 sisters? You have ONE WEEK left to submit a winter-themed, KD-related seal design. Be part of this nearly 100-year-old tradition, and have your art included on mail sent all across the country. Submit your design by May 15: https://go.kappadelta.org/kdfseals

For several sisterhood events this school year, Beta Pi-Florida watched the Confident Conversations speaker series together and held hands-on workshops like vision boarding to build on what they learned!

Chapter President Alexis Boselli said, “I have seen first-hand how Confident Conversations has enhanced our chapter’s sense of community and leadership skills, especially for our new members who feel empowered to take on leadership roles around campus and within our chapter. Beta Pi women constantly lift each other up, and Confident Conversations gave us even more ways to support each other and lead with grace, love and confidence.”

2023 Corre Anding Stegall Collegiate Leadership Award recipient Tahra Attar (Alpha Epsilon-Tennessee/Knoxville) credits KD with the personal and professional growth that will support her success in medical school and beyond. Read more about how KD has helped her thrive in the spring edition of The Angelos: https://bit.ly/3y4c8tK

We’re looking back on Child Abuse Prevention Month with gratitude and pride! From fun runs to chili dinners and KD K∆RNIVALs, KD collegiate chapters have been hard at work raising money to build healthy futures for children everywhere.

As Volunteer Appreciation Month comes to a close, we’re celebrating foundation application review committee members! These volunteers dedicate their time and talent to serve behind-the-scenes, ensuring gifts to the foundation make the most impact through scholarships, internships and grants. They see firsthand how an act of charitable giving can change lives.

Artists! Interested in having your design printed over 1 million times and sent to people all over the country? Enter the KDF Seals design contest! 2023 winner Hannah Richardson (Zeta Mu-Towson) said, “Kappa Delta has offered me so many opportunities. What could be better than representing such an amazing organization through my artwork?” Learn more or submit your design(s) by May 15: https://go.kappadelta.org/kdfseals