We're California Dreamin' on this Founders Day ... and we know our California sisters are ready to show the country that they are #1! If you think the West Coast is the Best Coast, make your gift in honor of California sisters and join Challenge Champion Carolyn Monsanto in pushing your state to the top of the leaderboard!

There are a special group of women who have kept our sisterhood strong over the years with their insightful leadership and encouragement: Phi Mu Chapter Consultants. With thousands of miles traveled each year, these women visit our Phi Mu chapters and provide guidance and leadership to help our chapters continue to grow and thrive. Join Challenge Champion Lisa Fleming in making a gift during 18 Hours & 52 Minutes of Giving in honor of these special women and this strong leadership program. 

Our Creed calls us to be to others what we would they would be to us. By providing financial assistance to sisters in their greatest time of need, we're able to live our Creed each and every day. Join Challenge Champion Cindy Goldman in honoring our commitment member assistance and make a gift during 18 Hours & 52 Minutes of Giving to benefit all aspects of the Foundation's mission!

Awarding academic scholarships to our members is one of the greatest pillars of our mission! Providing support to women who are pursuing higher education stays true to our roots as a literary society and also helps in our quest toward academic excellence. Join Challenge Champions Erin Clements, Shaby Tabibi Rosales, Shannon Weaver and Dorothy Hughes in making a contribution during 18 Hours & 52 Minutes of Giving and support important efforts like scholarships!  

While our common bond in Phi Mu ties us all together, it's the memories of our beloved chapters that remind us of why we joined this sisterhood. Whether your chapter is inactive or active, looking back on the times we shared together in our chapters is what makes us unique. Join Challenge Champion Jennifer Rhatigan in making a gift in honor of inactive chapters and the special place those chapters hold in the hearts of their members.  

Phi Mu Foundation's very first Board of Trustees took the helm upon the organization's incorporation in 1957 and this very estemeed role continues to lead us toward our vision of providing transformational experiences for every Phi Mu woman. Join Foundation President and Challenge Champion Janeen Judah, Diane Eggert, Cindy Lowden and Pamela Gaines in making a gift to celebrate Past Foundation Presidents and Trustees and their dedication to supporting the lifetime development of women. 

Calling all Phi Mus in the nation's capital! It's time to show the rest of the country what this commonwealth is capable of! Challenge Champion and DC Phi Mu Cheryl Young is joining in on the showdown to see which state (or commonwealth) can raise the most funds during 18 Hours & 52 Minutes of Giving. As one of the most heavily-populated areas for Phi Mu alumnae, we know the DC area can hang with the best of them. Make a gift today and move the DC area to the top of the leaderboard!

All eyes are on the Sunshine State ... Florida sisters, let's show the country that we're the best in the nation! Whether you call Florida home or it's where you went to college, jump on board to make Florida #1! Challenge Champions Erika Gilbert, Jessi Horne and Sarah Marks are asking all Florida sisters to make a donation today and put this state challenge in the number one spot.

In honor of all current and past Phi Mu Staff and Volunteers, former staff member Joe Ott and his wife Beth are challenging sisters and friends to give today in support of the tireless work that goes into Phi Mu by the men and women who uphold our organization.

Ready, set, go! Indiana sisters are used to racing to the finish line and today is no different! Make a gift in honor of Indiana sisters today during 18 Hours & 52 Minutes of Giving and you'll join Challenge Champion Shelbi Grow in chasing the checkered flag and giving Indiana the victory!

Operator won't you put me on through ... to the ladies of Louisiana! Way down on the Bayou, there are a group of Phi Mu sisters ready to prove that Louisiana Phi Mus deserve the #1 spot against all other states who are fundraising today during 18 Hours & 52 Minutes of Giving. Join Challenge Champion and Louisiana Legend June Byrd and make a gift in honor of Louisiana sisterhood.

She’s been your guide, your cheerleader, and your inspiration—now it’s time to give back in her honor! Celebrate the incredible mentorship of our Phi Mu sisters by making a donation that continues their legacy of love for our sorority! Every gift supports Phi Mu Foundation's operations that work to fund leadership programs and scholarships for future generations of Phi Mu women. Let’s show our gratitude for our Marvelous Mentors! Challenge Champions Robin Benoit, Cynthia Bland, Denise McDermott and Vicki Ryan thank you!

There is a special bond between the women who serve our sisterhood as National President and as memebers of National Council.  Challenge Champions Robin White Fanning, Andie Kash, Beth Monnin and Molly Williams are challenging every Past National President and National Council member to join them in giving to this challenge and continuing to invest in Phi Mu!

Oklahoma sisters are throwing their hat in the ring again this year! They made a good run at the top spot last year and now they're back to try to clinch that #1 spot as the state challenge that raises the most money today. Join Challenge Champion Bev Gooch in making a gift to this challenge and driving Oklahoma to the top of the list!

The unique bond between a mother and daughter starts from day one, but it’s an incredible gift is to also share the sisterhood of Phi Mu. In honor of this special relationship, Challenge Champions Kristin Tofanelli , Angel Sorochak, Barbara Scott and Susi Kiefer are challenging Phi Mu mothers and daughters to support this challenge and give back to the sisterhood that has given them so much!

Some say that pets are an extension of our families, but in Phi Mu, they're also an extension of our sisterhood! Challenge Champions Jen Wu, Deborah Bradley, Mary Beth Straguzzi and Paige Clinkenbeard want to challenge all pet lovers to make a gift to their challenge and share a photo of your Phi Mu pet donning some rose and white on social media today!

They say Virginia is for lovers ... but did you also know it's home to thousands of Phi Mu alumnae?! Think about the impact we could make today if every sister from Virginia made a gift of $18.52! Challenge Champions and Virginia girls Stephanie McGrath and Nicole DeStefano are ready to challenge all other states to see which state challenge can raise the most. Their money is on Virginia!