1867 Collegiate Society 

As Pi Phis, we are bonded by the values our founders imagined in 1867 and the symbols of our shared heritage that tell our Fraternity’s story. The 1867 Collegiate Society is designed specifically for collegians who choose to honor that shared heritage by giving back to Pi Beta Phi Foundation. For each year a collegiate member gives at least $18.67 to our Foundation, they’ll receive a charm inspired by the symbols of our crest—a tangible reminder of their place in Pi Phi’s history and their role in shaping a bright future for Pi Beta Phi. 

Together, these charms form the Pi Beta Phi crest and mirror the Pi Phi journey—light, history, identity and strength. Each one tells a story, and together, they symbolize the powerful impact collegians can make when they give back. 

Join the 1867 Collegiate Society today by giving $18.67 to our Foundation and receive your first charm.  

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DID YOU KNOW?

The crest, or Coat-of-Arms, of Pi Beta Phi is derived from the Brownlee family crest, honoring two of our 12 founders—Emma Brownlee Kilgore, the first president of Pi Beta Phi, and her younger sister, Clara Brownlee Hutchinson.  

Adopted by Grand Council in 1912, Pennsylvania Alpha and member of the Committee on Coat-of-Arms Anna F. T. Pettit reported, “the symbols of the Pi Beta Phi Coat-of-Arms should bring to mind of every Pi Beta Phi a realization that this great Fraternity of ours is a heritage from the past, that we who are proud to use its Coat-of-Arms should be equally proud to uphold the ideals for which those noble women, our founders, established at the first chapter at Monmouth College.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Any Pi Phi collegian is invited to participate. Once a collegian gives $18.67 or more annually, they are automatically enrolled in the 1867 Collegiate Society and will receive that year’s charm. Please note, only collegians are eligible to join the society and receive the charms. 

Collegians can give at any time by donating online or by making a gift throughout the year at Pi Beta Phi events, such as College Weekend and convention, during GivingTuesday or Pi Phi Giving Day.  

No. You can make multiple gifts throughout the fiscal year (July 1–June 30). As long as your total giving adds up to at least $18.67, you’ll become a member of the 1867 Collegiate Society and receive that year’s charm.  

Yes. For each fiscal year you give $18.67 or more, you will receive that year’s specific charm. 

Charms are mailed to the address on your member profile and can be expected within 45 days of making the qualifying gift. Please make sure your address is updated in BetaBase. 

1867 Collegiate Society gifts support the Friendship Fund, the single most important way members can give back to our Foundation. Friendship Fund dollars support literacy initiatives, leadership programming, scholarships, disaster relief grants and resources that sustain our sisterhood for a bright future. 

Absolutely! There are many ways to give to Pi Beta Phi Foundation as an alumna. Members are invited to give back through special funds, corporate matching gifts or become a monthly donor—ensuring our sisterhood for generations to come. Explore the many giving options on the Pi Phi website. 

Questions?

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As a premier organization for women, we've supported and empowered our sisters since 1867. Your gifts to our Foundation provide the resources Pi Phi needs to ensure that work continues.

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