For 185 years, Beta Theta Pi has shaped the lives of hundreds of thousands of men by bringing them together in a shared commitment to our values of mutual assistance, intellectual growth, trust, responsible conduct and integrity.

The Beta experience provides connection and community, propelling members to succeed in college and beyond. Through friendships, mentorship and development, it bonds them to one other and those around them – creating a network of support and fostering an array of unique opportunities that transform their lives.

But how do we share this brotherhood we hold so dear with even more young men, and how do we ensure those among our band continue to reap these benefits throughout their lifetimes?

The Beta Theta Pi Foundation is embarking on an ambitious new effort to respond to those critical questions: the Build the Bridge Campaign.

Goal | Provide students with support to ensure financial concerns are not a barrier to the Beta experience. Reduce the cost of membership while maintaining world class programming.

Today’s collegiate Beta brothers are balancing unprecedented financial challenges. The cost of college has quadrupled in the last 40 years while wage growth has only increased 20%. Nearly 65% of our collegiate brothers pay some or all of their dues and tuition, and many work jobs in addition to balancing their academic and extracurricular commitments. To attract the best and brightest and retain our brothers through graduation, we must reduce the financial burden for current and future members.

The competition for quality new members will only increase within Greek life. To survive and thrive, Beta must have the resources required to identify talented men from all walks of life and provide them an experience that is both competitive and compatible with their needs and evolving circumstances. An accessible and affordable Beta experience will not only help our chapters remain healthy and competitive within their community, but will also lead to a membership that reflects the growing diversity and richness of our host institutions.

Goal | Provide every Beta Theta Pi brother, collegian and alumnus alike with access to resources and programs to fulfill Beta’s mission of developing men of principle for a principled life.

For Beta brothers, there is nothing more important than connection. Over the last 25 years, our leadership programs have helped men connect to the Fraternity and each other in a way that fosters success in college and beyond. It’s time to extend the reach of our programs, so every Beta – collegiate or alumni – can benefit from their core lessons.

There is a tremendous pool of untapped resources and energy within our ranks as well as a consistent cry from our alumni brothers for greater communication and connection throughout their Beta journey. Beta must create opportunities for any alumnus to engage in mentoring and networking, while also providing high-caliber training for volunteers as we continue to build bridges for future men of principle.

Goal | Continue to fortify the Beta Leadership Fund, which has been pivotal in developing principled leaders across all of Beta’s chapters.

The Beta Leadership Fund has been critical to the Foundation’s efforts to educate, train and propel today’s young Betas as leaders in our ever-changing communities. Through the BLF, the Fraternity and Foundation can partner in supporting: