Why We Give: Alumni Spotlight

The friendships and experiences we find in Phi Sigma Pi stay with us long after graduation. For many alumni, giving back is a way to help future Members find those same connections and opportunities.

This Day of Giving, our alumni matching donors share how Phi Sigma Pi has shaped their lives and inspired their continued support. Through their stories and generosity, they’re inviting fellow Members to Rise Together and Reach Higher.

Andrew Berman (Beta Epsilon ‘99)

Matching Donor with NYMAAC: Generations Rising Challenge

“I was charmed by Phi Sigma Pi from the very start. The recruitment letter I received from the Beta Epsilon Chapter at Syracuse University said, “We’ll treat you with respect, consideration, and understanding, but don’t worry, you’ll get used to it!” That line drew me right in, and it speaks so much to my experience in Phi Sigma Pi. Not only are we a welcoming community of people who care about each other, but we also nurture each other. Many of the people I’ve met in Phi Sigma Pi, from my undergrad years to today, have become lifelong friends. But Phi Sigma Pi is not just about making friends; it’s about each of us using our unique set of skills, talents, and characteristics to have a positive impact on the world around us. My favorite part of National Convention is hearing about what our Members, undergrads and Alumni alike, are doing to improve their communities and beyond. That is why I give: to support the organization that encourages us to be ourselves and make a difference in ways only we can.”

Jonah (Delta Alpha ‘98), Karen (Beta Pi ‘01) and Emmett Goodman

Matching Donor: Halfway There Match

“Phi Sigma Pi was such an important part of both our collegiate experiences. It provided opportunities outside of our academics for personal growth and development that have shaped our careers. Even today, having the Capital Alumni Chapter in our lives helps us continue to live by our ideals. It would be hard to imagine our lives without Phi Sigma Pi, and that is why we are very happy to be giving back to the Brotherhood on the Day of Giving.”

Omari Daniels (Beta Mu ‘09)

Matching Donor: Next Generation Match

“I give because Phi Sigma Pi has existed for 110 years and I, like others, want to see it exist for another 110 years and beyond. Phi Sigma Pi exemplifies all three legs of its tripod: giving back, never stopping learning, and making new, long-lasting friendships. We are here because someone before us helped pave a path for us to join, and I give because I want to be able to help, in any way, pave a path for future members to join this organization that has left a lifelong impact on me. Whether it was attending my first regional conference in 2010, going to Alpha Beta Volleyball for the first time in 2011, serving as an alumni advisor, or attending numerous National Conventions, Phi Sigma Pi has given me great memories and friendships that I’ll carry for the rest of my life, and I hope future Brothers join and gain that same experience.”