The Philanthropies: Who Each Sorority Chapter Supports

One of the most meaningful parts of sorority life is philanthropy. Each sorority partners with a charitable organization or cause, giving members the opportunity to volunteer, fundraise, and make a real impact in their communities.

During sorority recruitment, you’ll often hear about each chapter’s philanthropy during the philanthropy round, so it’s helpful to understand what each organization supports ahead of time.

Below is a guide to many of the major National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sororities and their philanthropic causes.

Alpha Chi Omega

Philanthropy: National Domestic Violence Awareness.

Alpha Chi Omega focuses on raising awareness and supporting organizations that help survivors of domestic violence.

Alpha Delta Pi

Philanthropy: Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Alpha Delta Pi members help support families with children receiving medical care by volunteering and fundraising.

Alpha Gamma Delta

Philanthropy: Fighting Hunger.

Alpha Gamma Delta works to address food insecurity through local and national partnerships.

Alpha Omicron Pi

Philanthropy: Arthritis Foundation.

AOII raises funds and awareness for arthritis research and support programs.

Alpha Phi

Philanthropy: American Heart Association.

Alpha Phi focuses on women’s heart health education and research.

Chi Omega

Philanthropy: Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Chi Omega partners with Make-A-Wish to help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Delta Delta Delta

Philanthropy: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Tri Delta is widely known for its long-standing partnership with St. Jude, raising millions annually for pediatric research.

Delta Gamma

Philanthropy: Service for Sight.

Delta Gamma supports organizations that assist individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

Gamma Phi Beta

Philanthropy: Girls on the Run International.

Gamma Phi Beta promotes confidence and leadership in young girls through mentorship and community programs.

Kappa Alpha Theta

Philanthropy: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).

Theta supports children in the foster care system through advocacy and fundraising.

Kappa Delta

Philanthropy: Prevent Child Abuse America and Girl Scouts of the USA.

Kappa Delta focuses on empowering young girls and preventing child abuse.

Kappa Kappa Gamma

Philanthropy: Reading Is Fundamental.

Kappa Kappa Gamma promotes literacy and access to books for children.

Phi Mu

Philanthropy: Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

Phi Mu raises funds for children’s hospitals across North America.

Pi Beta Phi

Philanthropy: Read > Lead > Achieve

Pi Beta Phi focuses on literacy initiatives and educational access.

Sigma Kappa

Philanthropy: Alzheimer's Association.

Sigma Kappa supports research and awareness of Alzheimer’s disease.

Zeta Tau Alpha

Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Education & Awareness (with Susan G. Komen).

Zeta Tau Alpha is well known for its pink-themed events that promote breast cancer awareness and research.

Why Philanthropy Matters During Recruitment

While philanthropy is important, it’s also helpful to remember that recruitment is about finding the chapter where you feel most comfortable and supported. Every sorority participates in meaningful service work, and each organization offers opportunities to grow, give back, and build lifelong friendships.

At Bid Day and Beyond, we help PNMs understand every part of the recruitment process, including how to talk about philanthropy during rounds and how to connect authentically with each chapter.