Giving Opportunities - The Annual Fund
The Alpha Phi Omega Annual Fund supports the day-to-day operating expenses of the Fraternity. It provides much-needed revenue for things such as chapter services, membership records and operating funds for the National Office. Chapters receive supplies and materials, program materials are developed and taught and the National Office ensures communication throughout the Fraternity.
Matching Gifts
Many donors are beginning to take advantage of corporate matching gift programs. Depending on the corporation, employers may match employee charitable contributions dollar-for-dollar or as a percentage of donations made. If donors to the Annual Fund choose to participate in their employers' matching gift programs, those contributions are counted toward Torchbearer status. Many donors have been able to double their contributions to the Annual Fund through corporate matching gift programs. Donors should check with their employer's human resources office to request the appropriate forms to begin this program.
Donors who make gifts of $75 or more to the Annual Fund are recognized as Torchbearers. Torchbearer levels include:
- Torchbearer: $75 - $149
- Silver Torchbearer: $150 - $249
- Gold Torchbearer: $250 - $499
- Diamond Torchbearer: $500 - $999
- Silver Founders Circle: $1,000 - $2,499
- Gold Founders Circle: $2,500 - $4,999
- Diamond Founders Circle: $5,000 and above
Torchbearers are listed in the Alpha Phi Omega Tribute to Donors, which is published each fall, as well as receive lapel pins, certificates and stickers at the various levels.
Sustaining Gifts
What is a sustaining gift? It is a gift paid
out automatically over a period of time. In APO's case, it is a
gift paid out either monthly or quarterly using your credit card to
make the payment.
What are the benefits of making a sustaining gift?
Once the process is set-up, you do not have to worry about sending
in a gift card. For some, it helps with their personal finances to
spread out payments over time.
How does it work?Just follow the "Click here
to give to the Annual Fund" link below and complete the
requested information. You will receive a confirmation of your
request and a report on your annual contribution history for your
tax records.
Example of monthly or quarterly commitment amounts
You may choose any amount for your gift; these are the examples of
the Torchbearer Levels.
| Giving Level | Monthly Commitment | Quarterly Commitment | |
| Diamond Founder's Circle: $5,000 | $416.66 | $1250.00 | |
| Gold Founder's Circle: $2,500 | $208.33 | $625.00 | |
| Silver Founder's Circle: $1,000 | $83.33 | $250.00 | |
| Diamond Torchbearer: $500 | $41.66 | $125.00 | |
| Gold Torchbearer: $250 | $20.83 | $62.50 | |
| Silver Torchbearer: $150 | $12.50 | $37.50 | |