Real Merit and Worth: Lesson 9

National Chapter

National Chapter is the legislative body of the Fraternity vested with the supreme power and jurisdiction by the National Constitution. It is made up of National Council, Past National Presidents, and one voting delegate from each college chapter and alumnae association in good standing. The National Chapter amends the Constitution and elects the National Council.

Meetings of the National Chapter occur at National Convention, which is usually held every two years. Each chapter has an opportunity to take an active part in the governing of Alpha Xi Delta by sending a delegate to Convention. At the 2001 National Convention, the National Chapter voted to adopt a new volunteer structure for Alpha Xi Delta. (Volunteers are alumnae members who assist college chapters and alumnae associations.) The new structure gives a larger number of members the opportunity to support and guide chapters and alumnae associations. National Council appoints Area Facilitators, National Director and Territory Directors. 

This central office is the business and communication center of Alpha Xi Delta and is under the supervision of the National Executive Director, who is appointed by the Fraternity’s National Council. In addition to the National Executive Director, department directors and other full and part-time staff members assist with the successful functioning of Fraternity Headquarters.

The staff members fulfill responsibilities that are based on the Fraternity’s vision and mission statements and goals, by working in teams that comprise several departments: Executive, Member Services, Finance and Operations, Communications and Marketing and Housing. Along with initiating and supervising activities that lead to the Fraternity’s and members’ goals, the National Executive Director represents Alpha Xi Delta in various national organizations, including FIPG and the Fraternity Executives Association.

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The Alpha Xi Delta Foundation

Established in 1956, the Alpha Xi Delta Foundation, the fundraising entity for the Fraternity, supports Fraternity educational and leadership development programming; provides and continues to expand scholarships, grants, and member support funds; and encourages philanthropy. The Alpha Xi Delta Foundation only receives contributions from members, chapters, friends and investment income. Founded by our Sisters who knew that the development and growth of our members was key to the future success of both them and the Fraternity, the Foundation helps to fund educational and leadership development programs that are not fully funded by member dues and fees. To read more about the Foundation, click here.

The Foundation supports the following Alpha Xi Delta priority programs including CliftonStrengths assessment - a program that allows our members to develop skills and goals by focusing on maximizing their strengths. 

Through these programs, the Foundation helps develop women who are leaders and responsible citizens of their communities. Foundation giving is an expectation of membership in Alpha Xi Delta. Every gift, whatever the amount, is important. As a collegiate member, you can honor your chapter or academic advisor, professor, parents or a special occasion with a gift to the Foundation.

Collegiate members are encouraged to participate in the Undergraduate Giving Challenge, which takes place each fall. Members who donate at least $18.93 will be members of the Heart Sunshine Circle, an annual giving circle, and will receive a dangle to wear with their Quill badge.