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2024 Founders Day of Giving Recap
YOUR SUPPORT PUT US OVER 500 donors!
Founders Day of Giving is a day dedicated to raising funds for the DU Educational Foundation (DUEF). This Fraternity’s Founders Day encouraged brothers to celebrate 190 years of Delta Upsilon brotherhood and give back to the organization that means so much to members.
This 24-hour campaign was an international effort to inspire DU alumni, undergraduates, parents and friends to make a gift to the DUEF. We are thrilled to announce our results for the year below:
This year 511 unique DU donors supported the DU undergraduates of today and tomorrow
Prior record was 451 set on Founders Day of Giving 2023
The average gift was $597 to the DUEF
81% of donors opted to cover transaction fees
$320,863 raised to support our Building Better Men mission
This outstanding support will be put to immediate use as we prepare for our winter Presidents Academy and Regional Leadership Academies. DU's undergraduate chapter officers will directly benefit from critical leadership training this winter, thanks to our donors!
Chapter giving challenge
The Chapter Giving Challenge recognized the two open chapter with the most donors (minimum $18.34 donation) at the end of the day. Each will receive a free Greek House Chefs free catered tailgate in the coming year. A big thank you to Greek House Chefs.
Congratulations to the Florida and Kansas State Chapters on winning the Chapter Giving Challenge. The full list of our top ten chapters can be seen below:
First Place: Florida Chapter 45 Donors
Second Place: Kansas State Chapter 27 Donors
Third Place: Missouri Chapter 24 Donors
Fourth Place: Purdue Chapter 23 Donors
Fifth Place (tied): Carthage Chapter 19 Donors
Fifth Place (tied): Iowa State Chapter 19 Donors
Seventh Place: North Dakota Chapter 17 Donors
Eighth Place: Bradley Chapter 13 Donors
Ninth Place (tied): DePauw Chapter 10 Donors
Ninth Place (tied): Miami Chapter 10 Donors
Ninth Place (tied): San Diego State Chapter 10 Donors
Founders Day of giving Impact
Through tax-deductible donations to the DUEF, the Foundation is able to fund important Fraternity programs and initiatives. Below are just a few of the impactful educational programs the DUEF supports through grants and registration scholarships.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Founders Day of Giving?
This 24-hour campaign is an international effort to inspire DU alumni, undergraduates, parents and friends to make a gift to the DUEF. Gifts of any size are welcome. The 2024 event focused efforts on Monday, Nov. 4th, the 190th anniversary of our founding.
Like popular, national events like Giving Tuesday, the Founders Day of Giving is a day dedicated to raising funds for the DUEF. The Fraternity’s Founder Day—was chosen as a way for brothers to celebrate 190 years of brotherhood and give back to the organization that means so much to members.
Is my gift tax-deductible?
Yes. The Delta Upsilon Educational Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization, meaning your gift is 100% tax deductible.
Our Tax ID number is: 351976226
What can I support?
The Founders Day of Giving aims to support the DUEF’s Annual Loyalty Fund (ALF) and Chapter Legacy Plans (CLP), if applicable. The ALF is the Foundation’s general fund, and money in it can be used to support any DUEF initiative. From funding Delta Upsilon educational programs like the Regional Leadership Academy, GSI and the Emerging Leaders Experience to academic scholarships. To be successful, the DUEF must have a robust Annual Loyalty Fund. If a donation is made from a member of an applicable CLP chapter, it will be allocated to there on the backend.
Will I receive a receipt?
Yes. You will receive an electronic receipt after making your gift. In addition, you will receive a year-end tax mailer for any contribution to the Delta Upsilon Educational Foundation for the 2024 calendar year in January. If you need a hard copy of your receipt, please email Director of Operations Jana Anderson at jana@deltau.org. You can also see all of your Classy (our giving platform) transactions on their website.
If I send a gift in the mail, will it still count toward the Founders Day of Giving?
We gladly accept checks for the Day of Giving. Please write “Day of Giving” in the memo.
Can I give a gift of stock?
Yes, the DUEF does accept gifts of stock. To do so, please follow the instructions here.
Whom should I contact if I have additional questions?
You can contact the DUEF by calling IHQ at (317) 875-8900, or by emailing Director of Advancement Sean FitzGerald at fitzgerald@deltau.org.