The Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Foundation

For over 60 years, the brothers of Delta Sigma Pi and corporate partners have been supporting the education of fellow brothers through the Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. A social investment in the Foundation provides funding through academic scholarships and Fraternity educational programming.

The Mission of the Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Foundation:
"The Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Foundation exists to generate and provide financial support for Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity’s educational and charitable programs, which assist members to achieve individual and professional excellence within the business community."

All members of Delta Sigma Pi are encouraged to support the Leadership Foundation and its mission and programs through annual contributions. The Foundation is recognized by the federal government as a charitable and educational corporation. All contributions are deductible for estate and income tax purposes.

What does the Leadership Foundation do?
To fulfill its mission, the Leadership Foundation raises money from members and other supporters and then gives that money away in the form of scholarships and grants for educational programming of the Fraternity.

• Awarding over $35,000 in academic scholarships annually to Deltasigs
• Awarding 32 scholarships of more than $18,000 annually to the chapters’ top member – recognized through the Collegian of the Year program
• Awarding scholarships for Deltasigs to attend The LeaderShape Institute – an intensive nationally-renowned leadership experience for select student leaders

• Providing funding for Leadership and Excellence Academies for Deltasigs with at least 10 conferences offered each year around the nation that focus on leadership, personal and professional development of Deltasigs
• Grand Chapter Congress educational programming
• Scholarship Keys for Outstanding Business Students-presented to the highest ranking senior at each school where Delta Sigma Pi exists
• Volunteer leadership development programming
• Visits to collegiate and alumni chapters by Educational and Leadership Consultants

"The Leadership Foundation has done an excellent job in providing leadership training opportunities to the brothers of this Fraternity. Not only do they bring in top quality business leaders to help mentor the collegiate brothers, but they also offer the opportunity for collegiate brothers to meet and share their leadership experiences with other brothers. They do this provincially and regionally at the LEAD events, and nationally through the scholarships given to LeaderShape and GCC participants. I have been honored to have participated in each of these, and have benefited from them personally, professionally and fraternally. I hope that all Deltasigs will take advantage of the opportunities the Leadership Foundation provides at some point during their collegiate careers." Carl R. Lymangood St. Thomas (Nu Tau) Grand President’s Circle Member

"Before the Foundation developed its current array of leadership programs, I had the wonderful opportunity to be mentored by the late Buzz Sutton. With a solid foundation from my Delta Sigma Pi collegiate days, I have been able to financially support the Foundation’s mission and activities. I was honored to serve as a Leadership Foundation Trustee as we expanded the programs that enhance the development of today’s collegians and tomorrow’s ethical business leaders. You too can “mentor” for the Foundation with your time, talent, and resources – I urge you to do so today." Russell E. (Russ) Brown Arizona State (Gamma Omega) Retired CPA Past District Director Leadership Foundation Trustee Emeritus Benefactor Level-Cumulative Giving Member of 2007 and Living Legacy Societies

"The Fraternity has played a big role in my life and that is the main reason why I continue to support the Leadership Foundation. The Foundation selected me as one of the first LeaderShape® attendees and I continue to be one of the biggest advocates of this outstanding opportunity for future Deltasigs. Through my donations to the Foundation, I am investing in the future of our organization and developing our future leaders. I am a strong believer that membership in the Fraternity is for life and this is just one of the ways I will stay involved throughout my lifetime." Corey D. Polton Cal State-Fullerton (Lambda Sigma) Grand President's Circle Member 2001 LeaderShape® Scholarship Recipient 2007 Centennial Society Member 10K Club Centennial Founder Benefactor Level - Cumulative Giving

"We support the Leadership Foundation because no other organization has impacted our lives as much as Delta Sigma Pi. We both benefit greatly from membership, learning valuable professionals skills and gaining lifelong friendships. If not for Grand Chapter Congress, we may never have met. It is our pleasure to give back to the Fraternity for everything brotherhood has given us." Chris and Kathy Lazo-Thompson Mu Tau – George Mason/ Alpha – New York Cornerstone Level – Cumulative Giving 2007 Centennial Society Members