Tri Sigma Foundation Publicly Launches First Ever $10 Million Campaign
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St. Louis, MO - June 27, 2025 - The Tri Sigma Foundation announced the public launch of its most ambitious fundraising effort to date—a $10 million comprehensive campaign titled They Did. You Can. We Will. This initiative will fuel transformational investments in leadership development, scholarship support, mental health resources, and long-term stability for Tri Sigma National Sorority and its members.
"For more than 127 years, Tri Sigma has championed women’s empowerment, resilience, and leadership,” said JeanMarie Mattingly, Board Chair of the Tri Sigma Foundation. “Tri Sigma is more than a collegiate experience; it is a lifelong source of connection, purpose, and pride. Financial support helps ensure every Sigma, at every stage of life, has access to a powerful network, leadership opportunities, and continued personal growth. From mentoring the next generation to staying engaged through meaningful programs and philanthropy, this campaign strengthens the bonds that unite us all.”
A Campaign Rooted in Purpose
They Did. You Can. We Will. honors Tri Sigma’s Founders who built a sisterhood with courage and conviction, early donors who led with their generosity, and every Sigma who has the opportunity to move us forward. With a goal of raising $10 million in cash, pledges, and planned gifts by June 30, 2028, the campaign aims to:
Ignite Women’s Leadership: Expand transformative leadership programs and peer mentorship networks that equip Sigmas to lead with confidence—on campus, in careers, and in communities.
Open Doors Through Scholarship: Increase access to higher education by removing financial barriers and empowering members to pursue their academic and professional dreams.
Prioritize Mental Wellness: Fund proactive mental health resources and peer-based support systems to ensure every member has the tools to thrive—emotionally and socially.
Secure Our Future, Together: Build a resilient endowment that guarantees Tri Sigma’s mission endures—supporting members not just today, but for generations to come.
The campaign has already garnered strong early momentum thanks to visionary donors and Foundation champions who believe in the transformative power of Tri Sigma.
“Despite women comprising more than half the U.S. population, organizations that focus on women and girls receive less than 2% of the nation’s philanthropic dollars,” Mattingly said. “The Tri Sigma Foundation is determined to shift the narrative. We believe in the power of women to shape the world, and this campaign ensures our sisters will have the tools and support to lead lives of purpose and impact.”
How to Support the Campaign
Donors can participate through the following giving options:
Ever True Fund: Recurring gifts to sustain critical day-to-day work
Program Support or Endowments: One-time or multi-year gifts to support leadership, scholarships, or emerging needs
Deferred Giving: Estate gifts to ensure long-term stability and growth
A Sisterhood United for the Future
With campaign volunteers and champions leading the charge, the Tri Sigma Foundation invites all alumnae, friends, and supporters to be a part of this transformative vision for our sisterhood and show the world what Tri Sigma women can do.
For more information or to make a gift, visit trisigmafoundation.org/campaign.
Media Contact:
Shelly Bateman
Executive Director
(540) 258-6340