Divine 9 Challenge: October 8 – December 15
Join the Charmaine Chapman Leadership Society in our annual Divine 9 Challenge, a fundraising initiative running from October 8 to December 15. The Challenge invites members of the nine historically Black Sororities and Fraternities in the St. Louis region to participate in a friendly competition to raise vital funds for our community. Together let’s amplify our impact to make a difference for those who need it most.
About the challenge
The Divine 9 Challenge is a friendly virtual competition that brings together members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) in the greater St. Louis region. By giving at the Leadership level with an annual gift of $1,000 or more, participants support the United Way of Greater St. Louis annual community campaign.
United Way’s Charmaine Chapman Society is the no.1 philanthropic organization for Black leadership in the greater St. Louis region and the largest organized Black giving assembly associated with any United Way in the nation. When you give at the leadership level, you not only support a network of more than 160 local nonprofits but also gain access to exclusive networking and professional events. Thirty-nine of these nonprofits are led by Black CEOs or executive directors who work tirelessly to help those in need.
Rankings
Check back regularly to see how your organization ranks in contributions.
Sororities:
Delta Sigma Theta
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sigma Gamma Rho
Zeta Phi Beta
Fraternities:
Kappa Alpha Psi
Omega Psi Phi
Phi Beta Sigma
Alpha Phi Alpha
Iota Phi Theta
Amounts as of 11/25/24
Combined Givers: For spouses or partners who are members of different D9 Sororities or Fraternities, the combined household gift will be recognized for both organizations in the D9 Challenge. For instance, if one spouse is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and the other is a member of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., both organizations will receive full credit for the total contribution.
Please Note: This special recognition applies solely to the D9 Challenge. To receive Charmaine Chapman Society and Leadership Giving member status for both spouses, the combined household gift must be $2,000 or more, which equates to $1,000 per person.
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Step-up to leadership giving
The Regional Business Council Step Up Program allows donors to “step-up” to the Leadership Giving Level over the course of three years while still receiving full recognition and benefits of membership throughout the time enrolled in the program. This program is open to women and people of color.
Questions?
Contact our philanthropy team at Philanthropy@stl.unitedway.org.