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Message from Leadership
Dear Sisters,
A deeply rooted philanthropic spirit has been part of Pi Beta Phi since our founding. Today, nearly 157 years later, your support to our Foundation continues to make a difference for Pi Phis across our sisterhood. Through your generosity, we’re finding new ways to enrich our members’ lives and expand the impact we’re making in our chapters, clubs and communities.
As the recipient of scholarships and grants that helped me fulfill my educational goals and paved the way for my future, I understand the power of impact firsthand. During my collegiate years, Pi Phi encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone and embrace my leadership potential as a Leadership Development Consultant. As I grew into new leadership roles in Pi Phi, I was continually surrounded by an incredible support system of women. My experiences gave me the skills, knowledge and resilience to step confidently into my role as our Foundation’s Director of Advancement in 2019, and now, as Executive Director.
The work happening within our Foundation today fills me with energy and hope—and we have so much to look forward to in the next year and beyond. In July, emerging and experienced leaders will attend Pi Beta Phi Leadership Institute to further develop their leadership skills and build connection, confidence and purpose. We are also approaching a remarkable milestone with the Local Impact Grant program, as we anticipate reaching $1,000,000 in grants supporting literacy programming and nonprofit organizations in the next 12-18 months. Moments like these truly put into perspective the incredible love and care our members hold for the betterment of our sisterhood and our communities.
Yet gifts to our Foundation not only prepare women to lead with confidence and inspire a lifelong love of reading—they touch every part of our member experience. The collective impact of your philanthropy helps Pi Phis find their passion and purpose in the world, inspired to achieve their fullest potential and empowered to use their gifts for the betterment of others. Your partnership gives us roots and wings—providing the resources we need to preserve our past, focus on our present and dream of a bright future.
I would not be who I am today— as a woman, daughter, mother, sister, friend or professional—had Pi Phi not been a part of my life. I genuinely love connecting people—to each other, to opportunities for growth, to causes they are passionate about— and I hope the work we do within Pi Phi fosters our highest aspirations and kindles a philanthropic spirit in each of us. It’s my honor to keep the flame of friendship burning bright for future generations of Pi Phis.
In Pi Phi,
