Founders Week of Giving
Celebrating 171 Years of Sigma Chi and Our Members’ Enduring Role in the United States Semiquincentennial
Join us in commemorating 171 years of unbreakable brotherhood — an enduring legacy of friendship, justice and learning — and celebrating Sigma Chi’s place in the American story as our nation approaches its 250th anniversary. As we build toward this historic milestone, we mark the second year of our $85 million Capital Campaign. Together, let’s elevate our Fraternity to new heights — donate today, help us reach our 2026 fiscal year Annual Fund goal and strengthen academic scholarships and leadership development initiatives across North America.
ABOUT THE ANNUAL FUND
Since 1939, Sigma Chi alumni, sweethearts, and friends have come together through the Annual Fund to support the Fraternity’s greatest needs. Every tax-deductible gift—whether one-time or recurring—helps fund academic scholarships and leadership development through the Transformational Leader™ program, strengthening opportunities for the next generation of brothers while carrying forward the legacy that shaped your own experience.
2026 Founders Day Shirt
Now Available on the
Sigma Chi Store
The official shirt celebrating Sigma Chi's 171st anniversary is available through Founders Day. Five dollars ($5) from every purchase will count towards our $250,000 Founders Week of Giving goal.
YOUR CAMPAIGN GIFT SUPPORTS
Accessibility Through Scholarships
With college costs soaring, higher education is increasingly out of reach for many. This campaign will grow Sigma Chi’s academic scholarship offerings, helping ensure financial barriers do not prevent deserving young men from joining our brotherhood. Imagine a first-generation student serving as Consul, pinning the badge on another first-generation student — their journeys made possible by
Sigma Chi.
Developing Leaders at Every Level
Sigma Chi’s Transformational Leader™ program equips brothers with essential skills like critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, and team-building. Delivered through stackable credentials and digital badges, it prepares brothers for life beyond college. The campaign will expand delivery of this program to province workshops and local chapters, in addition to national events such as the Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop and Horizons Huntsman Leadership Summit.
Fostering A Lifelong Brotherhood
Sigma Chi is a lifelong commitment. This campaign will strengthen alumni engagement and build professional mentorship networks to ensure brothers remain connected to each other and their chapters. Picture a young alumnus landing his dream job thanks to guidance from a Sigma Chi mentor who shares his values.
2026 Founders Day of Giving Donors
Annual Fund Donors • 2025 to 2026 Fiscal Year
2025 to 2026 Annual Fund • Top Chapters
* Friends of Sigma Chi includes corporate match sponsors, donors with duplicate profiles or without a chapter listed.
Activity
Sigma Chi Donor Clubs
William Lewis Lockwood Society
Lifetime gifts of $100,000 or more to support the Foundation.
James Parks Caldwell Society
Brothers, sweethearts and friends who have established a legacy gift valued at $50,000 or more to support Sigma Chi through the Sigma Chi Foundation.
White Cross Trust
Annual gifts of $1,000 or more to support the Foundation.
Annual Contributor
Annual gifts of $999 or less supporting the Foundation.