The document provides an overview for a Sigma Kappa Foundation trustee orientation. It discusses the foundation's mission to support Sigma Kappa members through educational programming and philanthropic endeavors. It outlines the organizational structure, board expectations, strategic plan goals, and ways the foundation communicates and fundraises to support its mission.
7. Board of Trustees & Staff Executive Director Lisa Fedler Swiontek, Theta Omicron Regional Director of Development Donna Reed, Epsilon Zeta Donor Services Coordinator Marlene Harbin Foundation Coordinator Katie Kowalski Contract Bookkeeper Ann Willis Contract CPA Donna Lehman President Kelly Kirby Shrock, Gamma Eta Secretary Susan Fong Polizzotto, Theta Kappa Treasurer Nancy Nelson, Tau Trustees Mary Belding, Tau Cheri Morrell DeJong, Epsilon Omega Amy Denson, Theta Chi Susan Harrington, Gamma Phi Ann O’Connell , Theta Laura Owsley, Alpha Chi Judy Jay Rostad, Gamma Iota Marylou Sayler Turner, Xi Becky Vinzant, Gamma Eta
Sigma Kappa Sorority and Sigma Kappa National Housing Corporation are both 501(c)(7) organizations and CANNOT offer a tax deduction for gifts received.
Redesigned. Giving site is focused on impact of gift first, then technical information for processing gift. Can honor someone. Secure credit card processing iMIS Updates
Donor Centered fundraising places emphasis on the relationship the donor has with the mission. The gift becomes the beginning, not the climax of the relationship. Refocusing chapters to support Sigma Kappa Foundation first. Developing a culture of philanthropy so our members become philanthropic citizens and good stewards of their communities, not just Sigma Kappa Foundation donors.
Annual Giving is the same as the Annual Fund and Unrestricted Giving.
Board consists of 12 members. Desire to adopt a governance model that promotes efficiency to allow the board able to focus on fundraising and staff on operations.
Lean staff – trying to balance costs with efficiency. One of the most technologically advanced organizations in the Greek world by using check-scanning technologies, recurring credit card billing, automated encryption and credit card processing, website and e-solicitation integration. iMIS Database
Differentiating support for Alzheimer’s from general support of the Sigma Kappa Foundation.
Differentiating support for Alzheimer’s from general support of the Sigma Kappa Foundation.