Alumni contributions make it possible
for young ATOs to become leaders like you. Click here for
a description of the “Ways to Give”.
The following is an abbreviated listing of current programs sponsored
by the ATO Foundation for our young ATO Brothers that are both deserving
and in urgent need of your support:
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The 21st Century Legacy Fund Operating Endowment
This endowment guarantees the Foundation's ability to focus
its efforts on funding scholarships and ongoing leadership programs
by funding its day-to-day operations in perpetuity. We need to
obtain contributions of another $2,000,000 to fully fund this
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Chapter Scholarship/Educational Endowments
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Alumni have established over $6,000,000 in endowments that
provide scholarships & educational grants for chapter members
each year. These endowments range from $10,000 to over $1,000,000.
More endowments from alumni will support your chapter and its
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Loyalty Fund Campaign
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Alumni contributions to the annual Loyalty Fund Campaign provide
support to the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity for educational programs.
The Fraternity continues to develop and implement programs for stronger
members and chapters. Your financial support of these programs help
make this possible. The annual Loyalty Fund request raises enough
money to fund about one-half of the demand for these programs. We
need to obtain additional contributions of $350,000/year to meet
the needs of our young ATO members. Ultimately, we hope to obtain
endowment contributions of about $13,000,000 to fund these programs
on an annual basis. Below is a brief description of the ongoing
programs falling under this umbrella that require funding:
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True Merit Character: Personal development
is an important outcome for ATO. True Merit Character is a program
that helps brothers hone their interpersonal, leadership, citizenship
and professional skills.
$15,000 annually ($300,000 endowment) |
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Congress Educational Speakers: Topics from
business etiquette to financial planning make up key components
of a successful ATO Congress. Professional speakers and interactive
web-casts provide excellent learning opportunities year around.
$25,000 annually ($500,000 endowment) |
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Chapter-based LeaderShape: Internationally
recognized proven leadership development for college students,
The LeaderShape Institute develops leaders, who, in turn, have
the tools to strengthen their chapters.
$150,000 annually ($3 million endowment) |
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Altitude (Noah's Ark): Set in the Colorado
Rockies, brothers spend four days in the elements hiking, climbing
and talking about issues of life.
$15,000 annually ($300,000 endowment) |
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Emerging Leaders Program (Good to Great):
Based on the concept of helping new initiates become energized
and effective leaders, includes in person and virtual educational
opportunities.
$90,000 annually ($1.8 Million endowment) |
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Leadership Consultant Program: Without
definable and measurable goals, chapters have little hope of maximizing
their impact on brothers and their campus communities. Leadership
Consultants facilitate goal setting education to help all members
understand the power of individual and corporate goals.
$100,000 annually ($2 million endowment) |
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Presidents' Retreat: Newly elected chapter
presidents meet in Indianapolis for an intensive weekend of leadership,
citizenship and chapter management education.
$25,000 annually ($500,000 endowment) |
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ATO Devotional/Brotherhood: When a new
ATO initiate receives his Badge and Certificate, he also receives
a copy of the ATO Devotional, a popular book written by ATOs for
ATOs that highlights the eternal principles of the Fraternity.
$7500 annually ($150,000 endowment) |
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Ritual/Spiritual Development Program: ATO
leads the interfraternal world in relevant programs helping brothers
better understand the timeless principles upon which the Founders
built the Fraternity.
$100,000 annually ($2 million endowment) |
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AlcoholEDU: Proven as an alcohol education
program that gets results. All ATO new members are required to
successfully complete the on-line interactive course.
$25,000 annually ($500,000 endowment) |
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Archives Program: ATO and the University
of Illinois have teamed up to protect and make available historical
chapter and National Fraternity papers within the University Library
System.
$20,000 annually ($400,000 endowment) |
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Distinct Advantage Scholarship: General
education scholarships provide chapters a powerful campus outreach
opportunity and help students defray college costs.
$70,000 annually ($1.4 million endowment) |
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