About Gamma Phi Beta
Gamma Phi Beta was founded on November 11, 1874, at Syracuse University.
OUR MISSION
We build confident women of character who celebrate sisterhood and make a difference in the world around us.
OUR VISION
To inspire the highest type of womanhood.
OUR CORE VALUES
Love, Labor, Learning and Loyalty
OUR MEMBERSHIP
• 245,000+ initiated members
• 15,000+ active collegiate members
• 137 active collegiate chapters
• 120 active alumnae chapters
Leadership Development
REAL Leadership is Gamma Phi Beta’s approach to developing our members into responsible, ethical, authentic and lifelong leaders. We offer programming designed to develop leaders at different stages in their Gamma Phi Beta membership.
For Emerging Leaders For Executive Councils For Staff and Volunteers
Member Experience
FIDELITY FOR INITIATED MEMBERS
Our ongoing member education, Fidelity for Initiated Members, includes online programs. Topics include healthy personal relationships, positive body image and more.
ALUMNAE CHAPTERS
Joining a local alumnae chapter is a great opportunity to expand your Gamma Phi Beta network and begin engaging in various alumnae activities! Find the alumnae chapter closest to you via our chapter locator.
SIGNATURE PROGRAMS
Dinner with 12 Sisters: A one-night, low pressure, sisterhood-bonding experience that will allow you to meet and connect with sisters in your local community over a meal.
Gamma Phi Get-Together: On September 24, 1875, Gamma Phi Beta’s four Founders first met “in the room kindly furnished by Professor Brown”. To honor the sisterhood experienced that day that has continued for almost 150 years, we invite you to Gamma Phi Get-Together every September!
Confident Woman of Character Series: An exclusive benefit for international alumnae dues payers and Life Loyal members providing webinars. These virtual seminars allow members to share their passions with fellow sisters, using their expertise to inspire conversation and connection with women at all stages of life.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Gamma Phi Beta volunteers are valuable supporters who devote their time, energy, experience and expertise to the Sorority. The benefits our Sorority and collegians receive from our strong core of alumnae volunteers are immeasurable. With opportunities to fit your personal skill set and availability- there is a way for each member to give back to Gamma Phi Beta to ensure a strong future for the organization!
BELONGING, EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (BEDI)
In December 2019, Gamma Phi Beta’s International Council (IC) established a Belonging and Inclusion Task Force (BITF) to recommend a strategy to increase member’s competency and Sorority practices related to diversity, belonging and inclusion. A recommendations report was submitted to IC and reviewed several times during the 2019-20 academic year. International Council accepted the recommendations and chartered a Belonging and Inclusion Committee to immediately address the recommendations of the BITF.
Alumna Initiate Overview
Gamma Phi Beta welcomes into membership qualified women who:
• May have never attended college
• Attended a college or university without a fraternity/sorority community
• Attended a college or university with a fraternity/sorority community, but never became an initiated member of a National Panhellenic Conference sorority.
Our program provides members the opportunity to invite outstanding women to share in the pride of becoming a Gamma Phi Beta.
Alumnae initiates are typically supportive, active and enthusiastic members. These women will enjoy new friendships, involvements and opportunities and will make worthwhile contributions to the Sorority. This program offers mutual opportunities for both the alumnae chapter and the alumnae initiates.
Alumna Initiate Support
Gamma Phi Beta believes in providing support and resources to ensure the success of our chapters. Alumnae chapters are group of members from various collegiate chapters and alumnae initiates who join to celebrate their shard sisterhood and build connections where they live. Throughout the alumna initiate journey, there will be volunteer members to assist in every step of the process. The Gamma Phi Beta Alumna Initiate Volunteer Team is designed to help initiates navigate the program and answer any questions
Ideal Alumna Initiate Timeline BEFORE INITIATION
• Submit your application: Thank you for inquiring more about Gamma Phi Beta! To apply, please go to GammaPhiBeta.org. If you have any questions, please contact alumna@ gammaphibeta.org
• Complete new member education: Once approved, the next step is to complete the Fidelity lessons and the New Member Exam.
• Our new member education program, Fidelity for New Members, is designed to increase engagement and cultivate learning. Online lessons are short modules that can be completed at a member’s convenience before their Initiation.
• Submit requirements: Alumna initiates will need to order their badge and submit membership fees and alumnae dues before participating in an Initiation service.
AFTER INITIATION
• Post-Initiation education: Complete the Post-Initiation workshop in Fidelity.
• Congratulations on becoming an alumna initiate! Please visit the Chapter Locator to find the alumna chapter nearest you!
Alumna Dues and Life Loyal
All members of Gamma Phi Beta are expected to remain in good standing with the organization through fulfilling their annual dues. There are two ways for alumnae members to fulfill annual dues requirements.
• Alumnae Dues: Alumnae members can pay their annual international alumnae dues ($25 per person) directly to Interntional Headquarters or through their local alumnae chapter.
• Life Loyal: Life Loyal is a special program available for all Gamma Phi Beta members to continue their lifelong support of our beloved Sorority while receiving exclusive benefits. By making a one-time payment, you are fulfilling your international alumnae dues obligation for life.
Philosophy for Alumnae Engagement
Alumnae engagement is a reciprocal and beneficial relationship between the Sorority and its members. The Sorority works to provide activities and services to keep that members’ experiences relevant and remembered, and the member keeps her personal experience with Gamma Phi Beta likewise relevant through active participating and encouragement of others to do the same.
Alumnae engagement connects alumnae members to the Sorority. Membership in Gamma Phi Beta is a lifetime experience. Alumnae engagement experiences should create affinity to Gamma Phi Beta and encourage members to commit both their time, talents and treasure to the advancement of the Sorority.
Alumnae engagement connects alumnae members to one another. When members are initiated, they promise to be True and Constant friends. Alumnae engagement experiences should be designed to encourage relationship-building and sisterhood among members.
Alumnae engagement connects alumnae members in many meaningful forms. Membership in Gamma Phi Beta should enrich every member’s life. Gamma Phi Beta recognizes this can be achieved in various formats and encourages participating in ways that matter to individuals and groups of members, so long as a connection to the Sorority remains.
