1. Diplomat Engagement Webinar
Delta Research & Educational Foundation

2. The Facts on DREF
Established almost fifty years ago (1967) by a visionary act of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (DST)
Received non-profit status (501c3) in 1984
Mission is to promote research that is pivotal in resolving critical issues affecting African American women and their families, both nationally & globally; and to provide funds for charitable and educational activities of the Sorority and community entities
Governed by 24 board directors, comprised of members of DST and nonmembers

3. More about DREF
DREF administers 200+ DST chapter funds that are managed consistent with donor intent to the extent allowable by law & IRS rules
DREF benefits from direct contributions from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the Combined Federal Campaign, state and local government campaigns, employer matching donations, recurring online pledges, foundation grants, corporate donations, and special campaigns like #GivingTuesday.
Funds are disseminated as grants for scholarships, DST or community charitable/educational programs, and disaster relief efforts like Katrina, Haiti, and most recently the Flint water crisis, rainfall flooding in Baton Rouge and effects from Hurricane Matthew.

4. The DREF Diplomat is…..
………..an individual committed to the mission and ideals of the Delta Research & Educational Foundation, and who represents DREF nationally and globally through fund development with a commitment of no less than $1000 annually.

5. Diplomat Fundraising
Diplomats have pledged to contribute or solicit contributions totaling $1000 for this fiscal year. Each donation is tax-deductible.
The DREF fiscal year is July 1 to June 30. Donations for the 2016/2017 fiscal year are due no later than June 15, 2017.
Diplomats who are also members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., (DST) may not solicit funds for DREF at DST events without advance approval of the presiding DST event official.

6. Diplomat Appreciation
Diplomats who meet the $1000 target
will be recognized
on the DREF website and
in the Foundation’s annual report.

7. Submitting Donations Diplomats may submit donations in
the following ways:
Through the recruiting board member
Directly to DREF
VIA CHECK SUBMISSION
VIA THE DREF WEBSITE
VIA MOBILE CAUSE

8. SUBMITTING DONATIONS: VIA CHECK
Annotate memo line of check with the following
The word DIPLOMAT and the recruiting Board Member name
Mail check to:
DREF
1703 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20009

9. SUBMITTING DONATIONS: VIA DREF WEBSITE
STEP 1:
Go to DREF website
STEP 2: Click Here to submit donations

10. Enter amount being submitted on this screen
SUBMITTING DONATIONS: VIA DREF WEBSITE
STEP 3:
Enter amount being submitted on this screen

11. Verify amount and click “Checkout”
SUBMITTING DONATIONS: VIA DREF WEBSITE
STEP 4:
Verify amount and click “Checkout”

12. Submitting Donations: Via Website
STEP 5:
Fill in each field with your
contact information
STEP 6:
Type DIPLOMAT/ list Recruiting Board Member Name
in comment section
STEP 7:
Answer Item Questions as follows:
Leave Blank
DREF Unrestricted
Unrestricted
STEP 8:
Click “Proceed”

13. Fill in payment information
SUBMITTING DONATIONS: VIA DREF WEBSITE
STEP 9:
Fill in payment information
STEP 10:
Click “Proceed”

14. SUBMITTING DONATIONS: VIA DREF WEBSITE
STEP 11:
Verify all information is correct, including comments with recruiting Board Member name
STEP 12:
Click “Process Order”

15. SUBMITTING DONATIONS: VIA MOBILE CAUSE
Text to Give
Text the word DIPLOMAT to and follow all instructions to make sure the donation is received.
Online Form (Live link available via PPT on DREF website with Diplomat resources)
TO USE THIS ONLINE FORM: Please access the PowerPoint slides on DREF website to
utilize the above live link for
donation submissions.

16. Diplomat Queries
Direct any immediate questions to the Foundation’s CEO or