Leadership
Foundation
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Leadership Foundation’s Mission
The Delta Sigma Pi
Leadership Foundation exists
to generate and provide financial support for
Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity’s educational and
charitable programs, which assist members to
achieve individual and professional excellence
within the business community.
Main Areas of Support
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Leadership Development and Training
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Personal and Professional Improvement
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Scholarship & Academic Achievement
The Foundation Supports…
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LEAD Schools
LEAD Provincial Conferences
Volunteer Leadership Development
Collegiate Leadership Development
– National LeaderShape® Institute
– Succeed Faster
• Grand Chapter Congress Educational
Programming
And the winner is…
• Undergraduate Scholarships
– Over 40 scholarships ranging in
value from $250 to nearly
$5,000 each
• Graduate Fellowships
– Four valued at $1,500 each
• Scholarships for Collegiate
Leadership Development
programs
• Scholarship Keys presented to
top business student where a
chapter is active
COLLEGIAN OF THE YEAR
• Regional COYs - 31
– $250 for studies along with a
pearl and ruby badge
• Provincial COYs - 5
– $500 for graduate studies
(National COY receives $5,000
instead)
– Receives Regional Benefits
• National COY - 1
– $5,000 for graduate studies
– Receives Regional Benefits and
Provincial Recognition
Where can I find…
A listing of scholarships and applications?
A list of funds seeking endowment?
Information about giving levels and giving clubs?
A way to give a gift on-line?
A list of all active GPC members?
Who’s in the 10K Club and who are the 10K Club Founders?
www.dspnet.org
Leadership Foundation Supporters
Where does the support go?
Giving Levels and Groups
• Cumulative Giving
• Annual Giving
• Special Giving Groups
– Grand President’s Circle
– Deltasig For Life Donor
– Living Legacy Society
Cumulative Giving
Cumulative (Lifetime) Giving is tracked by the
Leadership Foundation. Upon reaching the
following levels, recognition of the donor occurs:
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Cornerstone $5,000-$9,999
Entrepreneur $10,000-$24,999
Benefactor $25,000-$49,999
Fifth Founder $50,000-$99,999
Centurion $100,000-$249,999
Sustainer $250,000-$499,999
Advocate $500,000-$999,999
Visionary $1 Million +
Annual Giving
Annual Giving by our members and partners is a
key to the Foundation’s success and is the
basis for the Honor Roll of Donors. A variety
of annual giving groups exist including:
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Foundation Member $100-$499
Leadership Society $500-$999
1907 Society $1,000-$2,499
Crown & Delta Society $2,500-$4,999
Trustee Society $5,000-$9,999
Old Gold Society $10,000-$24,999
Chairman Society $25,000 +
Special Giving Groups
• Grand President’s Circle (GPC)
– This collegiate-only giving group is available to join by attending
a national event such as LEAD or GCC. The Foundation is
present at all these events to educate, inform and help
collegiate members join the GPC with a gift as small as $10.
• Deltasig For Life Donors
– The Deltasig For Life program recognizes those member who
pledge to support the Foundation’s annual fund through
automatic credit card gifts on a monthly or quarterly basis.
• Living Legacy Society
– Membership in the Living Legacy Society is bestowed on those
designating a minimum gift of $10,000 to the Leadership
Foundation through their will, life insurance, or similar method.
Leadership Foundation
Management
• Who operates the Foundation?
– Leadership Foundation Trustees
– Central Office Staff
– Volunteers
• How do I become a Foundation Trustee?
– Donate to the Leadership Foundation
– Volunteer for Leadership Foundation Events
– Express an interest to a current Trustee
Questions?
• Email foundation@dspnet.org
• Call Central Office at 513-523-1907
• Contact a Leadership Foundation Trustee