Uncovering $33.9 Billion in Potential: Lambda Chi Alpha’s $60 Million Campaign
Client: Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation
Sector: Fraternity/Foundation Education
“Data is the past, present, and future of efficient fundraising. Without these insights, I don’t know how we could possibly go forward with a $60 million raise—the largest in Lambda Chi’s history.”
— Nick Bratvold, Vice President for Philanthropy
Client Overview
The Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation inspires young men to become leaders and philanthropists by supporting educational initiatives and service-learning opportunities across its nationwide chapters. With 350 chapters—175 currently active—the Foundation is pursuing its largest-ever $60 million campaign to expand programs and impact.
The Challenge
With a dispersed, volunteer-led network, the Foundation needed a smarter way to uncover high-capacity donors, prioritize outreach, and empower chapters to fundraise effectively. Identifying latent giving potential and planning a campaign of this scale required a data-driven strategy.
The Results
- $33.9 Billion in Donor Capacity: DonorSearch analyzed 112,000 alumni records, revealing enormous untapped potential.
- Record-Breaking Fundraising: Since 2019, Lambda Chi Alpha raised $13.5 million (excluding $4.2 million in investment income) and fulfilled $7.2 million in grants between 2020–2024.
- Empowered Chapters: Local campaigns, like the University of South Dakota pilot, exceeded goals—raising $3.6 million against a $3 million target.
The Solution
DonorSearch provided a data-driven platform and expert support to:
- Prioritize donors nationwide using actionable insights
- Integrate seamlessly with Salesforce CRM via 360 I.O. API
- Equip volunteer-led chapters with analytics to drive local fundraising
The Benefits
- Data-Driven Confidence: Staff and volunteers engage donors strategically, backed by clear insights
- Campaign Acceleration: Analytics gave the Foundation a clear roadmap for its $60 million campaign
- Scalable Support: Expert client success enabled expansion of philanthropic services across multiple chapters
Conclusion
With DonorSearch, Lambda Chi Alpha is tackling its largest campaign ever with precision and confidence. By combining data, insights, and dedicated support, the Foundation is prioritizing donors, empowering chapters, and achieving record-breaking results—strengthening its mission to cultivate philanthropy and leadership nationwide.
