“Your helping hand - is part of this campaign?”
Brothers,
For 55 years, the Eta Mu Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity has helped young men at the University of Findlay grow as students, leaders, and brothers. For many of us, Eta Mu was much more than a fraternity. It gave us lifelong friendships, mentors, responsibilities, leadership opportunities, and experiences that helped shape the men we became.
As we approach our 55th Anniversary Spring Formal on April 10, 2027, Theta Chi’s Founders’ Day, the Alumni Board of Directors has a challenge for every brother:
$55,000 by Our 55th
Together, we want to raise $55,000, grow from 60 donors to 150, and establish 100 monthly recurring gifts by our 55th anniversary.
Your role and involvement is bigger than your own gift.
Strong, successful charitable organizations do not rely solely on their members for financial support. They give their members the tools to invite friends, family, coworkers, and others in their personal networks to support a cause they believe in.
We help collegiate young men grow. We provide scholarships, mentoring, leadership development, educational opportunities, and experiences that prepare young men to become better students, professionals, leaders, and members of their communities.
And we have a cause people can easily believe in.
Think about the friends, family members, and coworkers who know what Eta Mu means to you—and might help you provide scholarships, mentoring, and leadership opportunities to the young men who follow us.
What Your Support Makes Possible
Our latest impact report shows what your support makes possible:
38 academic scholarships since 2012 and 110+ member support awards
125+ mentoring sessions through our Chapter Advisory Board, which mentors all seven chapter executive officers every 2 to 4 weeks
150+ attendees at sponsored speaking events and 150+ attendees at training events
130+ sponsored events connecting alumni, students, and the University of Findlay community
See the impact and our campaign status - click here.
This impact takes renewed support every year. Annual giving funds 8 academic scholarships and 15 member support awards, plus Homecoming, Spring Formal, and more than 10 regional gatherings.
Your Role and Involvement Is Bigger Than Your Own Gift
We’re asking every brother to do two things: give what you can and invite others to join you.
Make a one-time gift or give $10, $25, $50, or more each month to provide dependable support throughout the year. Then reach out to a few people in your personal circle who care about education, mentoring, or developing young leaders.
You don’t need to be a fundraiser. Tell your story. Your invitation could sound like this:
“Eta Mu helped shape the person I am today. I’m giving back so young men at the University of Findlay can have the same opportunities to learn, lead, and build lifelong friendships. Would you consider joining me?”
Visit oxhmalumni.org/donate to learn about our impact and the two funds, then share the link with a personal note. You can also forward the “text to give” message you’ll receive on December 1. Let people know why their support matters to you.
Reconnecting as Our 55th Approaches
This milestone is also a chance to reconnect. In the coming months, members from each era will be calling brothers from their eras to catch up, share chapter news, and invite everyone to be part of our 55th year. When your Era Team calls, we hope you’ll take a few minutes—and reach out to a brother you’ve missed, too. Your era brother has access to the phone directory and may even ask if you can help fill in missing contact info.
The purpose is simple: catch up, renew old connections, share what's happening with Eta Mu today, and make sure every brother has an opportunity to be part of this milestone year.
Plan to join us for the 55th Anniversary Spring Formal on Saturday, April 10, 2027, at the Old Mill Stream Centre, Hancock County Fairgrounds in Findlay.
Help Us Make the Day of Giving Count
Our Day of Giving is Tuesday, December 1, 2026. Help make it the biggest single day of the campaign: make your gift, share your story, and invite your circle to join you.
Every brother can help:
Give. Make a one-time gift, or better, become a monthly supporter.
Prepare. Visit oxhmalumni.org/donate and learn about the campaign, our impact, and how donations are used.
Build your circle. Identify friends, family members, coworkers, and others who know you personally and might believe in our mission.
Make it personal. Tell them what Eta Mu meant to you and why you are supporting the campaign, then invite them to join you.
Reconnect. When your Era Leader calls, take the call. Catch up and help us reconnect other brothers from your era.
Share. Carry our message beyond the alumni brotherhood. Our pathway to $55,000 requires us to reach beyond ourselves.
Give Today. Then Help Us Grow the Circle.
Choose the fund that matters most to you at oxhmalumni.org/donate, or give directly:
Academic Fund: onecau.se/oxhmscholarships
Chapter Fund: onecau.se/_dcp6e1
You know what Eta Mu meant to you. Give what you can, reconnect with a brother, and help the next generation build a story of their own.
Two Funds. You Choose.
When you give, you decide where your contribution will have an impact:
Academic Fund
Supports academic scholarships, fraternity education, professional speaking events, leadership programs, and student experience events through The Helping Hand Foundation of Eta Mu Inc., a 501(c)(3). Gifts are tax-deductible; consult your tax advisor.
Chapter Fund
Supports member support awards, recruitment, events, the Chapter Advisory Board, housing, and the Greek System Committee through the Eta Mu Chapter Alumni Association, a 501(c)(7). Gifts are not tax-deductible.
You know what Eta Mu meant to you. Give what you can, reconnect with a brother, and help the next generation build a story of their own.
Questions? ConnectWithUs@OXHMAlumni.org
Alma Mater First and Theta Chi for Alma Mater.
-Fundraising Committee