Letter from DU Leadership

Dear DU Brothers, Parents and Friends:

2024 was a historic year for Delta Upsilon. On Aug. 3, during the Grand Banquet of the Leadership Institute, we officially ended our Ignite The Charge Campaign and announced our final fundraising results. Thanks to the generous support of our brothers, family members and friends, we raised:

$10,391,278

Not only was this effort historic in that it was the largest fundraising campaign in DU history, but it was also historic because our supporters significantly surpassed our $6 million goal.

$6 million was a bold goal. How was DU able to exceed that goal by such a large margin? Simply, our supporters are passionate about the DU experience and enhancing it for generations to come. They believe in supporting our brothers as individuals, building stronger chapters, and preparing Delta Upsilon for a future in which fraternities and sororities remain a relevant part of college life. In this annual report, we will thank the more than 2,100 campaign donors and show how the Ignite The Charge Campaign is already making an impact on our undergraduates.

While the fundraising portion of the Ignite The Charge Campaign is now complete, the Campaign is far from over. The resources and momentum we gained must now be put to use. By igniting their passion for the DU experience, our supporters lit a flame that will carry Delta Upsilon forward for many years to come.

Yes, the Ignite The Charge Campaign’s three pillars (Individual Development, Chapter Enhancement, and Fraternal Relevance and Innovation) laid a framework for what the Campaign will achieve. But now is the really exciting part: creating and implementing the new programs and initiatives that will bring the Campaign to life. This will take work, collaboration and an inventive spirit. We are up for the challenge because the Ignite The Charge Campaign lit the spark. Together, we ignited a movement powered by our love and pride for Delta Upsilon. We must continue to fan that flame, which will light the way for DU’s future.

Thank you for your passion and investment in Delta Upsilon. Through the Ignite The Charge Campaign and our continued fundraising efforts, we will make a lasting impact on the young men of today and tomorrow. We are excited for what the future has in store.  

Fraternally,