The 1847 Pledge Challenge
About The 1847 Pledge Challenge
Zeta Psi Fraternity's 1847 Pledge Challenge commemorates the fraternity's milestone as the first international fraternity. Scheduled from March 25-27, the annual fundraiser focuses on connecting members and keeping the Zeta Psi experience accessible for undergraduates.
Our Goal
This year’s 1847 Pledge Challenge is focused on saving Zeta Psi chapters money. By reaching participant milestones at the $18.47 or greater giving level, your chapter can receive:
- $500 off chapter fees at 25 participants
- $1,000 off chapter fees at 50 participants
- $2,000 off chapter fees at 100 participants
- $3,800 off chapter fees at 200 unique donors
How to Get Involved
Joining the 1847 Pledge Challenge is easy and there are four main ways to help:
Click "Give Now" at the top of this page to find your chapter and make a gift.
Host a matching gift or challenge to encourage your fellow Zetes to give. You can do so HERE.
Share your chapter's fundraising page with your network of friends and family.
Spread the love! Make a gift a chapter other than your own to show your support for Zetes around the world!
Your gift makes a difference in the life of today's collegiate men. Thank you for supporting Zeta Psi!
Note: All donations are gratefully appreciated, but a
participant can only donate once towards chapter unique donor benchmarks, and
$18.47 is the minimum amount to count toward participation."
Matching & Challenge Gifts
Phi Alpha James Donald - Donating $18.47 for every donor to the Theta Phi Chapter!
Alex Pruce - Matching the first 10 undergraduate participants of $18.47 to the Psi Chapter!
Tom Roerden - Matching $184.70 for the first new donors of $18.47 to the Psi Chapter! [MATCH MET!]
Lauck Walton - Donating $2 for every donor to the Pi Chapter!
Lauck Walton - Donating $2 for every donor to the Kappa Delta Chapter!
Dave Hunter - $20 for every new donor to the Iota Alpha Chapter!
Robert Edgmon - Matching 10 Iota Alpha Chapter Zetes from 1986-1996 who give $184.70!
Geff Vitale - Matching the first 10 new donors to the Pi Sigma Chapter up to $184.70! [MATCH MET!]
Gary Mootz - Giving $184.70 for the first 10 donors to the Pi Sigma Chapter! [MATCH MET!]
Larry Berglund - Matching the first 10 new donors to Zeta Psi up to $184.70! [MATCH MET!]
Peter Wijnbergen - Donating $18.47 for each donation to a European chapter, up to $1,000!
Chris Reid - Matching gifts dollar for dollar to the Theta Xi Chapter up to $1,847! [MATCH MET!]
Barth Gillan - Matching 10 undergraduate Zetes that give $18.83 to the Alpha Psi Chapter!
Stuart Bowers - Matching new participants to the 1847 Pledge Challenge up to $1,847.00!
Pierce Marshall - Revealed once every active chapter has at least one participant giving at $18.47!
Tyler Boisvert - Giving $5 for each state and province, and another $5 for each donation to an EMEA chapter!
Tyler Boisvert - Giving $2 for each Nu Sigma Chapter member who participates!
Peter Kern - Giving $20.03 for every Nu Sigma Chapter member who participates, up to 10 donors! [MATCH MET!]
John Spohn - Matching the first 10 gifts of $18.47 on March 25th! [MATCH MET!]
Kevin Kundratic - Giving $500 if the Pi Kappa Chapter reaches 25 donors, another $500 if they reach 50! [MATCH MET!]
Kelly Lewis - Giving $500 if the Pi Kappa Chapter reaches 25 donors! [MATCH MET!]
Stan Gorski - Giving $18.47 for each new donor, up to $184.70! [MATCH MET!]
Cameron Wasdell - Matching 10 new donors at $18.47, and again at 20!
Steve Groppi - Matching 10 new donors at $18.47, up to $184.70! [MATCH MET!]
Steven Freiman - Giving $18.47 for every Phi Epsilon chapter Zete from 2007-2014 who participates, up to $184.70!
Will Woldenberg - Giving $18.47 for the first 25 Beta Tau Chapter donors who give at least $18.47! [MATCH MET!]
John Nelson - Matching gifts to the Iota Pi Chapter up to $184.70! [MATCH MET!]
Kevin Zieger - Giving $184.70 for the first 10 donors to the Xi Chapter!
To offer your own challenge, fill out THIS FORM or reach out to 1847@zetapsi.org.
LEADERBOARDS
Results will be announced in the Wednesday, April 1, 2026 UpZete newsletter.
Read about how the 1847 Pledge Challenge has helped Zetes since 2017 by clicking HERE.
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Waltham, MA 02451