Something new is beginning for Pi Phi’s young alumnae.
The Young Alumnae Giving Circle is a community of young alumnae and recent graduates who give back to Pi Phi together and decide which leadership development programs their collective gifts support, making an impact for the Pi Phis who come next.
Members can join the Young Alumnae Giving Circle with a monthly gift starting at $10 or a one-time annual gift starting at $120. Along the way, quarterly virtual meetups give Giving Circle members a chance to get to know one another and form new connections.
Become a Founding Member
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The Young Alumnae Giving Circle is just getting started, and its first members will play a key role in shaping what it becomes. The first 200 alumnae who join will be recognized as founding members of the Young Alumnae Giving Circle. As our thank-you, each founding member will receive a specially designed bracelet with an angel wing charm, made only for this group. |
Where Your Gift Goes
Every Young Alumnae Giving Circle gift is divided equally between two Pi Beta Phi Foundation funds. The Friendship Fund provides flexible support that helps make scholarships, assistance for sisters in need and other programs possible, while the Leadership Fund supports leadership development experiences such as Ignite, College Weekend and Critical Conversations.
Your Voice, Your Vote
Each spring, eligible Giving Circle members vote on which areas of Leadership Fund programming their gifts will support. Members who have contributed at least $120 by the end of the fiscal year and paid their alumnae dues can participate.
Coming up
Members will cast their first votes on May 11, 2027!
Past gifts
Here, we’ll share what Pi Phi leadership programs Giving Circle members have chosen to support and how those gifts are being put to work. Check back after our first vote.
Stay Connected
Life after graduation can bring new cities, new jobs and new routines. Four times a year, Giving Circle members gather online to catch up, learn from one another and meet young alumnae they might not have crossed paths with otherwise. Every member is invited, at every giving level.
Next meetup:
December 8, 2026, 7-8 p.m. CT | Registration required
March 9, 2027, 7-8 p.m. CT | Registration required
May 11, 2027, 7-8 p.m. CT | Registration required
Start With $10 a Month
- Monthly gift: Starting at $10
- Annual gift: Starting at $120
Choose the amount that works for you. Both options come with the same membership opportunities. The Giving Circle is just beginning, and the young alumnae who join now will shape what it becomes. We’d love for you to be one of them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join?
The Young Alumnae Giving Circle welcomes Pi Phi young alumnae and recent graduates. You can join with a recurring monthly gift of $10 or more or a one-time annual gift of $120 or more. To participate in the annual vote, members must have contributed at least $120 during the fiscal year and paid their alumnae dues.
What can I expect from the Giving Circle?
Members of the Giving Circle can look forward to:
- A vote each spring on which areas of Leadership Fund programming their gifts support
- Quarterly virtual meetups with other young alumnae
- Updates on how the Giving Circle’s gifts are making an impact
- Special recognition and an exclusive gift for founding members
What is the Friendship Fund?
The Friendship Fund cares for our sisterhood, now and in the years ahead, by providing flexible support for the programs and everyday work that sustain Pi Beta Phi. Gifts to the Friendship Fund help the Foundation fund efforts such as emergency financial assistance for sisters facing unexpected hardship, scholarships that help collegians and alumnae pursue their academic goals and literacy initiatives that inspire readers and expand access to books in local communities.
As an unrestricted fund, the Friendship Fund gives Pi Beta Phi Foundation the flexibility to direct resources where they’re needed most. This is why it remains the Foundation’s area of greatest need.
What is the Leadership Fund?
The Leadership Fund supports the programs and experiences that help Pi Phis grow, both in college and long after. These initiatives put Pi Phi’s values into everyday practice, helping members gain confidence and skills they’ll carry into their careers and communities.
At Ignite and College Weekend, members discover their strengths and put them to work alongside sisters from other chapters. Leading with Values and Critical Conversations help Pi Phis learn to navigate real-life challenges, make informed decisions and support one another.
Each spring, eligible Giving Circle members vote of which areas of Leadership Fund programming their collective gifts will support.
How is my Giving Circle gift divided?
Every Giving Circle gift is split equally between the Friendship Fund and the Leadership Fund. Half supports the Foundation’s greatest needs through the Friendship Fund, while the other half supports leadership development through the Leadership Fund.
Eligible members vote each spring on which areas of Leadership Fund programming their collective gifts will support. The vote does not change how gifts are divided between the two funds.
Do I have to pay alumnae dues to join the Giving Circle?
You don’t need to pay alumnae dues to join the Young Alumnae Giving Circle or participate in quarterly virtual meetups. However, to be eligible for the annual vote, you must have contributed at least $120 during the fiscal year and paid your alumnae dues. Alumnae dues and Giving Circle gifts are separate contributions.
How much do I need to give?
Monthly gifts start at $10, and annual gifts start at $120.
Are there other giving levels?
Yes. Members can choose from four levels:
- A monthly gift of $10, or $120 annually
- A monthly gift of $20.83, or $250 annually
- A monthly gift of $41.67, or $500 annually
- A monthly gift of $83.33, or $1,000 annually
Do I have to give every month?
No! You can join the Young Alumnae Giving Circle with a recurring monthly gift starting at $10 or a one-time annual gift starting at $120. Both options offer opportunities to connect with other members through quarterly virtual meetups. To participate in the annual vote, members must have contributed at least $120 during the fiscal year and paid their alumnae dues.
Where does my gift go?
Your gift is split evenly between the Friendship Fund and the Leadership Fund. Together, they support scholarships, literacy programs, grants for sisters in crisis and programs that help Pi Phis discover their leadership potential.
How does the vote work?
Each spring, eligible Giving Circle members vote on which areas of Leadership Fund programming their collective gifts will support. To participate, members must have given at least $120 during the fiscal year and paid their alumnae dues.
I already give to Pi Beta Phi Foundation. Does that count?
If you’ve already made a gift to the Friendship Fund during the current fiscal year, it can count toward the $120 annual giving amount to join the Young Alumnae Giving Circle. Gifts designated for a specific purpose, such as a chapter scholarship fund, do not count toward Giving Circle membership. We appreciate every gift to Pi Beta Phi Foundation and the generosity behind it. If you’re unsure whether a previous gift qualifies, please reach out to Pi Beta Phi Foundation.
Contact Pi Beta Phi FoundationCan I change or cancel my gift?
Yes! You can change or cancel your recurring gift at any time by logging into your GoFundMe donor account or contacting Pi Beta Phi Foundation.
Contact Pi Beta Phi FoundationIs my gift tax-deductible?
Yes! Pi Beta Phi Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and gifts are tax-deductible to the extend allowed by law.