Annual Report Fraternity hires chief advancement officer
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Delta Sigma Phi Headquarters welcomed Nathan Wight, Illinois State ’97, to staff in January. Wight will serve as Delta Sigma Phi’s Chief Advancement Officer. Wight has an extensive background in development efforts. In 2006, he began working for Purdue University. While at Purdue, Wight worked as the Director of Development in the School of Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering, the School of Civil Engineering and the College of Pharmacy. While at Purdue, his main role was to raise private support and keep alumni and corporate partners connected and engaged with the academic leadership, faculty, and students. Prior to his time at Purdue, Wight worked at the Delta Sig Headquarters. From 2001 to 2006, he held various roles including Director of Expansion, Director of Chapter Development and Director of Development and Alumni Relations. In his role as Chief Advancement Officer, Wight will oversee all fundraising, alumni relations, communications and marketing efforts. Delta Sigma Phi, through Vision 2025, has launched a bold effort to greatly enhance the alumni and student experience. In order to achieve organizational goals, the Fraternity will seek to raise more private support and offer more services and benefits to Delta Sigma Phi’s general alumni base. While at Illinois State, Wight earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He earned his Master of Arts in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education from Ball State University. Wight is married to his wife, Monica; they have two daughters, Mela and Reagan.
IRA Charitable Rollover If you are 70.5 years or older, don’t forget you have a chance to partake in the IRA Charitable Rollover program. Program Details: • Must be 70.5 years or older • Rollover up to $100,000 from IRA to a qualified charity (this includes the Delta Sigma Phi Foundation) • TAX-FREE withdrawal that counts towards yearly minimum IRA withdrawal but does not qualify for a charitable deduction • Amount of rollover is excluded from gross income • Good through December 31, 2013 For more info, go to www.cof.org and search: IRA Charitable Rollover
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