In August 2025, the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation launched a new giving opportunity for alumnae under the age of 40 – The Giving Circle.
Designed for Alpha Delta Pi alumnae who want to play an active role in their personal philanthropy, members can join the Giving Circle with an annual gift of $250, $500, $1,000 or $1,500. Together, members decide how their collective gifts will support meaningful projects and initiatives.
Founding members of the Giving Circle attending the 175th Anniversary Grand Convention in Palm Desert, CA.
In 2025-2026, there were 96 founding members of the Giving Circle, each dedicated to giving back and building a community of philanthropists. Together they raised $38,500 and awarded more than $31,000 in grants to the Sorority and in support of the Foundation’s Annual Fund.
More than a place for members to give together, the Giving Circle is a social space for alumnae to connect, learn, and grow. Throughout the year, members of the Giving Circle participated in virtual events, including a get-to know-you bingo night, a vision board party, and a this-or-that ADPi history deep dive. Additionally, members attended in-person happy hours hosted in cities around the U.S. as well as Donor Weekend in Colorado Springs, CO at the Broadmoor resort.
Just last month, a little more than a year from its initial launch, the Giving Circle and the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation were recognized with the “Best New Development Idea” award during the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence’s annual Awards of Distinction banquet. This award is given to a fraternal foundation for executing an innovative or out-of-the-box idea that has led to new advancement opportunities. The Giving Circle was selected specifically for its focus on engaging young alumnae and providing a new and engaging form of philanthropy to Alpha Delta Pi members.
This year, as the Foundation launches year two of the Giving Circle, we hope alumnae under the age of 40 will consider joining this group of sisters with a gift of their own. Learn more about the Giving Circle or join today at: https://www.alphadeltapi.org/foundation/giving-circle/
