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Delta Chi Educational Foundation Ambassador Program

Delta Chi Educational Foundation Ambassador Program. Ambassador Program Mission. To promote the mission and increase the visibility of the Delta Chi Educational Foundation through the development of alumni advocates. Goals & Objectives.

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Delta Chi Educational Foundation Ambassador Program

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  1. Delta Chi Educational FoundationAmbassador Program

  2. Ambassador Program Mission • To promote the mission and increase the visibility of the Delta Chi Educational Foundation through the development of alumni advocates

  3. Goals & Objectives • To increase participation and involvement in Foundation programs and initiatives • To increase donations to support the programs and scholarships of the Foundation • To increase the number of loyal donors contributing to the Foundation and promote a habit of giving

  4. Goals & Objectives Cont. • To introduce the concept of giving during one’s undergraduate career • To identify and develop future members of the Board of Directors

  5. Roles & Responsibilities of an Ambassador • Participate in Ambassador training session • Become knowledgeable of the Foundation’s programs, scholarships, and other initiatives • Schedule and give presentations at Delta Chi and Foundation events, including ABT and Chapter meetings, Regional Leadership Conferences, Founders Day events, etc. • Cultivate current and establish new relationships with major donors

  6. Roles & Responsibilities of an Ambassador Cont. • Assist in Foundation fundraising events in assigned region • Deliver Alumni Giving Awards in assigned region and provide pictures of all recipients • Support the Foundation Board of Directors in other ways as necessary

  7. Ambassador Criteria • Bachelor’s Degree • Personal desire to improve the Fraternity and Foundation • Self-motivated, competent, articulate, and personable • Interpersonal communication skills • Public speaking ability

  8. Ambassador Criteria Cont. • Chapter, campus, and/or community leadership experience • Time management and organization skills • Time and resources available to travel short-to-moderate distances for events and presentations

  9. Ambassador Recruitment • IHQ, Regent, and Leadership Consultant recommendations • Leadership Consultants bring materials and discuss program during Chapter visits • Communication to Chapter presidents/executive officers • Communication to Chapter BBs • Communication to ABTs

  10. Ambassador Recruitment Cont. • Discuss program at Conferences and Conventions • Application available on Delta Chi and/or Foundation website • Current Board of Directors and Ambassadors reach out to perspective candidates on an ad-hoc basis

  11. Selection Process • Board of Directors and/or current Ambassadors review applications and nominations to ensure candidates meet criteria • Schedule phone interviews if necessary • Board of Directors can decide to vote on candidates or to accept all candidates who meet criteria (based on need) • Ambassador is invited to attend an orientation/training session

  12. Ambassador Training • Who: Board of Directors or current Ambassadors to facilitate/deliver training to new Ambassadors • What/Why: Training new Ambassadors on roles and responsibilities, expectations, and how to deliver an effective presentation in order to prepare them for the position • When: First training session to be held between March-April of 2010 and future sessions offered as necessary based on recruitment

  13. Ambassador Training • Where: Training via conference call • How: Training presentation and other required materials provided to new Ambassadors in advance

  14. Post-Training Activities • Ambassador determines which local Chapters, ABTs, and other upcoming events in his region are within a reasonable distance for travel • Ambassador begins to schedule speaking engagements and communicates all events scheduled to the Board of Directors • Ambassador engages in other activities to: • Promote the Foundation • Cultivate current/establish new relationships with donors

  15. Incentives & Benefits • Opportunity to impact Delta Chi beyond own chapter • Opportunity to share personal Fraternity experiences and provide opportunities for others • Interactions and networking with Delta Chi undergraduates and alumni • Special recognition at Conferences and Conventions

  16. Incentives & Benefits • Picture and biography posted on Foundation website • All personal expenses related to the position and approved by the Foundation Treasurer will be acknowledged as tax deductible “gifts in kind” and count toward Lifetime giving recognition • Training, materials, and special email address provided by the Foundation

  17. Materials to be Developed and/or Obtained • Ambassador Program application and nomination form • Fact sheet/flyer about the Ambassador Program • Delta Chi and/or Foundation website updated content • Ambassador Training presentation • Roles and responsibilities • Expectations • How to deliver an effective presentation * Many of these can be leveraged from this presentation

  18. Materials to be Developed and/or Obtained Cont. • Master schedule of Regional Leadership Conferences and other large-scale Fraternity and Foundation events • Contact information for all undergraduate Chapters, BBs, and ABTs • Presentation for Ambassadors to modify as appropriate and deliver to groups • How-to Guide for building relationships with donors (strategies and techniques) *Several of these materials can be leveraged from this presentation

  19. Timeline & Action Items

  20. Next Steps… • Questions, Comments, Feedback? • Please contact Brandon Eickel • Brandon.C.Eickel@gmail.com • (240) 899-7357 • ItB-Thank You!

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