Ambassadors
Foundation Ambassadors advocate for involvement and investment in Lambda Chi by promoting opportunities to get involved, give back, and share our impact.
Become an Ambassador
Ambassadors extend the reach of Lambda Chi by helping Brothers stay informed, connected, and engaged.
Throughout the year, we will invite you to:
- Share updates about programs and member impact with Brothers in your network
- Help reconnect Alumni with Lambda Chi and the Foundation
- Rally support around efforts like the Founders’ Day Challenge and Giving Tuesday
- Host or help organize a Chapter or regional event
- Share what you’re hearing from Brothers in your area and help us identify new opportunities to engage
Ready to get started? Contact our team to express your interest:
Katie Kowalski
Vice President-Engagement
kkowalski@lambdachifoundation.org
Build Awareness
Ambassadors play an important role in building awareness for the Lambda Chi Foundation’s mission and impact on young men’s development.
Get started by following the Lambda Chi Foundation on your preferred social media channel and inviting Brothers and friends in your network to follow along.
Encourage Philanthropy
Founders’ Day Challenge is an annual competition that raises funds to support the mission of Lambda Chi Alpha and celebrate the founding of our Brotherhood.
Ambassadors support the Founders’ Day Challenge by encouraging Brothers to donate – you can join your Chapter team and create a fundraiser page to help spread the word.
Ambassadors create fundraiser pages, inviting others to donate as part of a Chapter Team or on their own. Watch this video for help joining a Chapter Team and creating a fundraiser page.
Share Impact
Ambassadors amplify how Foundation investments transform the Fraternity experience and prepare more young men not simply for college, but for life.
By sharing our impact, you prove that fraternity, done right, is one of the most transformative forces for developing men with purpose.
Ambassadors share timely updates and impactful stories that showcase how our donor-funded innovative programs are meeting the challenges facing young men today.
Founders’ Day Challenge is back! On November 2-3, Brothers and friends will come together for Lambda Chi Foundation’s annual day of giving and friendly Chapter competition, with a goal of raising $1.5 million for Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. Gifts made through the Challenge support programs, scholarships, leadership development, volunteer training, and Chapter resources that help today’s Brothers become men with purpose. And you don’t have to wait until November 2 to get involved. Start today by creating your personal fundraising page or sharing the Challenge with Brothers in your network. Learn more and get started at lambdachifoundation.org/fdc.
When Jeffrey Steele Scholarship recipient Daniel Pallekonda (High Point ’28) arrived on campus his freshman year, he wasn’t sure fraternity life was for him. Today, he describes Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity as an experience that has helped shape his college years. An International Business major with minors in Chinese and Leadership, Daniel hopes to build a career connecting businesses in the United States and China. At the same time, he’s growing as a leader through his role as High Tau at Lambda Chi Alpha HPU and learning what it means to be someone his Brothers can count on. Through the generosity of donors, scholarships like this help Brothers continue pursuing their education while making the most of the opportunities that shape their college experience and prepare them for what comes next. Congratulations, Daniel, and thank you to the donors who make opportunities like these possible. #MenWithPurpose #FraternityDoneRight
After years of work to secure a permanent home at 10 Madbury Road, nearly 100 Alumni Brothers contributed more than $1 million through the Returning Home Campaign. But purchasing the house was only the beginning. With less than three months before Undergraduate Brothers were set to move in, Alumni and Undergraduate Members came together to give the Chapter House a complete refresh. Brothers spent evenings, weekends, and countless hours painting, repairing, landscaping, building, and preparing the house for the next generation to call home. That work culminated in a rededication celebrating Lambda Chi Alpha’s return to 10 Madbury Road, this time as owners. Today, we recognize the hundreds of Brothers whose generosity, hard work, and perseverance made this moment possible. Their efforts are a fitting example of Kalepa Ta Kala: what is worthwhile is difficult, and some things are worth working for. Welcome home, Alpha-Xi!
Fraternity, done right, grounds growth in respect. More than 50 years ago, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity made a significant change to the fraternity experience. In 1972, it became the first fraternity to abolish pledging, replacing it with Associate Membership. Associate Members received voting rights in Chapter matters and the ability to run for office. It was a meaningful statement about the kind of Brotherhood Lambda Chi aspired to build: young men can be challenged to grow while also being welcomed with dignity and respect. That principle continues to inform our work today. The Lambda Chi Foundation invests in the programs and experiences that help Brothers strengthen their character, develop as leaders, and build a sense of belonging within Lambda Chi. Because every man deserves a place to belong, and every Brother deserves to be treated with respect. Read more about what #fraternitydoneright means and what young men need to thrive: https://lambdachifoundation.org/brotherhood-in-the-world/fraternity-done-right/ #MenWithPurpose
It was a great Homecoming weekend at Butler! Lambda Chi Alpha at Butler University Undergraduate Members and Alumni Brothers came together at the Alpha-Alpha Chapter House for good food, plenty of conversation, and a Butler win over Chicago State. This year’s gathering also saw the highest turnout of young Alumni yet, making it an especially exciting opportunity to reconnect with old friends and build relationships across generations of Lambda Chi. Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make the weekend a success!
The Lambda Chi Foundation is proud to support #NationalHazingPreventionWeek and the important work of the Hazing Prevention Network. As an investor in HPN’s research and programs, the Foundation helps advance a better understanding of hazing prevention and what it takes to create fraternity experiences rooted in belonging and respect. #NHPW26 #MenWithPurpose #FraternityDoneRight
Fraternity done right provides purpose through service. Research from the American Institute for Boys and Men shows us one way that today’s young men can find meaning. Although men volunteer at lower rates than women, those who do rank volunteering among their most meaningful activities. Other AIBM research has found men describing purpose through the roles they play in the lives of others. At Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, service gives Brothers an opportunity to put that idea into practice. It’s also central to what it means to grow, serve, and lead as #menwithpurpose. The Lambda Chi Foundation invests in experiences that help young men discover what they can contribute and develop the character to act on it. Because service gives young men an opportunity to refine their purpose and discover how they can make a difference for others. Explore what else young men need to thrive in our latest blog: https://lambdachifoundation.org/brotherhood-in-the-world/fraternity-done-right/ #FraternityDoneRight
Recently, Theta-Kappa Brothers came together for the Chapter’s 21st annual “P-Day,” bringing Alumni and Undergraduate Members back to the Chapter house for a weekend of work and connection. Brothers completed projects throughout the property, including driveway repairs, landscaping, exterior cleaning, maintenance, and several updates inside the house. Since 2006, P-Day has given generations of Theta-Kappa Brothers an opportunity to work together, reconnect, and help care for the Chapter house they have all called home.
141 Ambassadors have already signed up for this year’s Founders’ Day Challenge, and there’s still time to join them. Foundation Ambassadors play an important role in connecting Brothers with the Founders’ Day Challenge. They help share updates, reconnect Alumni, and rally their networks around an opportunity to invest in the future of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. It’s a simple way to put your own connections to work and help more Brothers participate in one of the Foundation’s biggest days of giving. Become a Founders’ Day Challenge Ambassador: give.lambdachifoundation.org/fdc2026 Already signed up? Tag a Brother or friend in the comments who should join you. Let’s see how far we can grow this network before Founders’ Day on November 2.
Leadership development becomes especially powerful when young men have the opportunity to put it into practice. As High Alpha at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Adam Kapustka is experiencing firsthand what it means to lead his peers, help others grow, and build something that will outlast his own time in the role. The Lambda Chi Foundation invests in Officer training and leadership development to help Brothers make the most of opportunities like these. The impact doesn’t end when their term does. The skills and experiences they gain can shape how they lead in their careers, families, and communities for years to come. #MenWithPurpose #FraternityDoneRight
Today, we join the Fraternity in remembering the lives lost on September 11, 2001, including nine Lambda Chi Alpha Brothers. We honor their memory and keep their families, loved ones, and Brothers in our thoughts. Donald A. Delapenha (Baldwin-Wallace) Chris M. Dincuff (Villanova) Michael E. Gould (Villanova) Robert D. W. Higley (Connecticut) Todd R. Hill (Massachusetts) Robert Hymel (Louisiana-Lafayette) Justin J. Molisani Jr. (Lycoming) Jerrold H. Paskins (Nebraska-Omaha) Christopher J. Vialonga (Susquehanna) May we never forget. https://lambdachifoundation.org/brotherhood-in-the-world/25-years-later-remembering-brothers-lost-on-9-11/
Fraternity done right provides connection. Research from the American Institute for Boys and Men shows that men often build relationships through shared activities, clubs, and organizations. They are also more likely than women to say they aren’t meaningfully part of a group or community. Joining Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity gives a young man more than a new group of people to meet. It gives him opportunities to serve alongside others, take on responsibility, participate in Chapter life, and build relationships through shared experiences. That’s an experience worth investing in. As Lambda Chi Alpha’s leading investor and strategic partner, the Lambda Chi Foundation supports the programs and opportunities that help Brothers connect, grow, and make the most of their fraternity experience. Read more about what young men need to thrive and why the Foundation believes fraternity done right is worth investing in: https://lambdachifoundation.org/brotherhood-in-the-world/fraternity-done-right/ #FraternityDoneRight #MenWithPurpose
From Oxford’s classrooms to Shakespeare’s Globe and beyond, the Kris Reddy Global Education Scholarship helped make an unforgettable six weeks abroad possible for Grant Parcell (Washington and Lee ‘29). While studying Tudor and early Stuart history and literature at Oxford University, Grant strengthened his writing and critical thinking, explored the history and culture surrounding his studies, and even found time for a few adventures beyond Oxford. “My fantastic tutors and the world-class lecturers sharpened my rhetoric and writing by challenging me to think in ways that initially seemed completely alien. I am exceptionally grateful to Kris Reddy and the Lambda Chi Foundation for making this experience possible.” This scholarship was founded by Brother Kris Reddy (California State- Chico ’19) and supports Brothers seeking international education experiences. Congratulations, Grant, on receiving this award!
We’re excited to announce Kevin Lacy (Tulsa ’80) as Chair of the 2026 Founders’ Day Challenge! On November 2, Brothers will come together to celebrate Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity’s Founders’ Day and support the next generation of #menwithpurpose. Kevin will help lead the effort alongside a growing network of Foundation Ambassadors. 112 Brothers have already signed up to serve as Ambassadors. Will you join them? Ambassadors help spread the word, reconnect Brothers, and rally their networks around Founders’ Day and other Foundation initiatives throughout the year. Learn more about being an Ambassador at https://lambdachifoundation.org/get-involved/ambassadors/ and reach out to join us today.
Recently, over 20 Alumni Brothers representing Chapters from across the country gathered in Chicago to reconnect, build new relationships, and hear more about what’s happening across Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. The evening also offered an opportunity to learn how Alumni can stay engaged and make an impact on future generations of Brothers. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening a success! Interested in bringing Lambda Chi Alumni together in your area? Reach out to the Lambda Chi Foundation at foundation@lambdachifoundation.org to learn more about hosting an Alumni event near you.
As young men return to campuses across the country, an important question is worth asking: What helps them thrive? Research from the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence points to the impact of fraternity: stronger well-being, greater confidence as leaders, deeper connections to campus and community, and better preparation for life after college. The Lambda Chi Foundation is proud to invest in this research and use what we learn to help strengthen the fraternity experience for the next generation. Swipe through to see what the research tells us.
Some legacies are carried forward in more ways than one. As a recipient of the Dirghalli Scholarship, Michael Colocado (Oregon State ’94) had the unique privilege of knowing Rev. S. George “Doc” Dirghalli personally. When he crossed the stage at graduation, he carried a photo of Rev. Dirghalli with him in recognition of the impact he had on his life. “I’m really proud, honored and humbled to have been a recipient of the Dirghalli Scholarship. His life and legacy still lives on as he continues to impact the lives of many Brothers.” Established by Rev. S. George “Doc” and Kira Dirghalli, funds for this academic scholarship are available to current and former members of the professional staff at Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity pursuing advanced degrees. Applications are open through August 31. Learn more and apply at apply.lambdachifoundation.org.
We join Lambda Chi Alpha in mourning the passing of Brother Bill Rasmussen, DePauw ’54. Brother Rasmussen made a lasting impact through his leadership and accomplishments, and we are grateful for the example he set for generations of Brothers. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and Brothers during this time. Forever in ZAX.
Your legacy is about more than what you leave behind. It’s about the lives you’ll continue to impact. This Make a Will Month, take time to create or update your estate plan. A thoughtfully prepared will helps protect the people you love while giving you the opportunity to support the causes and organizations that have shaped your life. For many Brothers, that includes Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. By including the Lambda Chi Foundation in your estate plans, you can help ensure future generations of Brothers have the opportunity to grow, serve, and lead. Learn more about planned giving and your options here: https://lambdachifoundation.org/brotherhood-in-the-world/make-a-will-month/
Join a Chapter Team
Ambassadors create fundraiser pages for their Chapter Team as part of the Founders’ Day Challenge.
Watch this video for help joining a Chapter Team and creating a fundraiser page.
Edit Your Fundraiser Page
You’ve signed up to be an Ambassador and created your Fundraiser page – now what?
Watch this video to learn more about how to edit and customize your fundraiser page.
Fundraising Tips
Founders’ Day Challenge is all about reconnecting with Brothers.
Hear from Nathan Gray (Butler) and Trevor Nicholas (South Dakota Mines) on how to succeed as an Ambassador for the Founders’ Day Challenge.
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