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Empowering Organizational Resilience Through Planned Giving As a sisterhood, Pi Beta Phi has set lofty goals and aims to foster Sincere Friendships, empower generations of women leaders, reduce barriers to literacy for all children and contribute to the betterment of society. These goals set Pi Phi apart as an organization of women seeking to live the values they hold dear and ensure they leave behind a positive impact for all. Each Pi Phi commits herself to these visions for the future and contributes to these goals through involvement in the sisterhood. Whether it’s attending or planning a collegiate philanthropic event, facilitating leadership development programs or giving to the Friendship Fund to support essential programs, members contribute to achieving organizational goals in numerous ways. In a time when resilience is crucial to the future of the organization, your support of Pi Beta Phi and your Foundation is motivating and essential. Your Lifelong Commitment makes it possible to continue seeking those lofty goals, as well as support the organizational needs of the Fraternity. During this time of increased uncertainty, knowing there is a strong coalition of Pi Phis and friends standing together makes all the difference.
One group of women and friends who are integral to furthering the mission and vision of Pi Beta Phi are the members of the Marianne Reid Wild Society at Pi Beta Phi Foundation. The namesake of this donor society, Kansas Alpha MARIANNE REID WILD, was a pillar of Pi Phi for more than 60 years, serving as Province Vice President, Assistant Grand Vice President, Grand Vice President and Grand President. During her six years as Grand President, she installed seven chapters and in 1966 was named Grand President Emerita. On top of giving her time and talent to the Fraternity, Marianne also pioneered support for our Foundation by becoming the first alumna to bequeath a significant planned gift, naming Pi Beta Phi Foundation as the primary beneficiary of her estate. Hers was the first planned gift of its size, establishing our endowment and cementing her legacy as a Pi Phi during her lifetime and beyond. Not only did Marianne’s generosity of spirit impact the lives of the members she served, but her legacy continues as a beacon of philanthropy for current and future Pi Phis to model. In honor of her steadfast commitment to our sisterhood, the many Pi Beta Phi members and friends who choose
Below, from left: Notable Pi Phis and past Grand Presidents Kansas Alpha MARIANNE REID WILD and Ohio Alpha CAROLYN HELMAN LICHTENBERG.
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