activities · 20
what they do
direct service · 18
- Communicate organizational news and achievements Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionPublishes the F.Y.I. Newsletter, founded in 2012, to highlight the sorority, its chapters, members, and their accomplishments.
- Community service and fundraisingOrganizes fundraising events and volunteer projects to support community betterment and individuals in need, including planting memorial trees for ecological recovery and hosting events to raise awareness and support for victims of violence against women.
- Community service and fundraisingOrganizes fundraising events and volunteer projects to support community betterment and individuals in need, including planting memorial trees for ecological recovery and hosting philanthropy events to fight violence against women.
- Conduct member recruitment and education programs New Member Onboarding & OrientationRuns structured recruitment and education processes including a two-week recruitment period each academic term, an 8-week Potential New Member Process, and a six-week New Member Education Process focused on organizational history, values, and traditions.
- Expand national presence through chapter founding Christian Collegiate Chapter EstablishmentFounded the first Asian-interest sorority at Duquesne University by initiating seven new members, continuing a pattern of national growth since 1993 across states including California, Illinois, and Arizona.
- Host philanthropy and community awareness events Youth & Community Violence AwarenessOrganizes annual philanthropy events such as APhiG Speaks to raise awareness about violence against women, featuring information tables, white ribbon distribution, workshops, and a vow of silence, alongside fundraising and volunteer projects for community betterment.
- Member recruitment and education New Member Onboarding & OrientationConducts a two-week recruitment period at the start of each academic term and implements a six-week New Member Education Process for selected candidates to learn the organization's history, traditions, and values. The organization also conducts an 8-week Potential New Member (PNM) Process as part of organizational chartering.
- Member recruitment and education New Member Onboarding & OrientationConducts a two-week recruitment period at the start of each academic term to engage prospective members, followed by a six-week New Member Education Process for selected candidates to learn the organization's history, traditions, and values. The organization also conducts an 8-week Potential New Member (PNM) Process as part of organizational chartering.
- Promote Asian awareness and cultural engagement Arts and Cultural InternshipsProvides service and promotes Asian Awareness through university and community initiatives, supporting cultural visibility and education.
- Promoting Asian Awareness Arts and Cultural InternshipsProvides service and promotes Asian Awareness to universities and surrounding communities.
- Promoting Asian awareness Arts and Cultural InternshipsProvides service and promotes Asian Awareness to universities and surrounding communities.
- Provide educational scholarships and academic support Member-Focused Professional Development ScholarshipsOffers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate members for tuition, fees, and course materials, including targeted awards for members serving as conference videographers or presenting at academic and professional conferences.
- Providing scholarships for members Member-Focused Professional Development ScholarshipsOffers scholarships to members pursuing full-time undergraduate and graduate degrees, which can be used for tuition, course-related fees, books, and supplies. The sorority also provides scholarships for members presenting at conferences or serving as conference videographers.
- Providing scholarships for members Member-Focused Professional Development ScholarshipsOffers scholarships to members pursuing full-time undergraduate and graduate degrees, which can be used for tuition, course-related fees, books, and supplies. The organization also provides scholarships for members presenting at conferences or serving as conference videographers.
- Publishing a newsletter Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionPublishes the F.Y.I. Newsletter to showcase the sorority, its chapters, sisters, and their accomplishments.
- Publishing organizational newsletter Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionPublishes the F.Y.I. Newsletter to showcase the sorority, its chapters, sisters, and their accomplishments.
- Raising awareness for victims of violence Youth & Community Violence AwarenessOrganizes events such as information tables, distribution of white ribbons, workshops, and an hour-long vow of silence to raise awareness for victims of violence.
- Support ecological recovery through service projectsConducted environmental service by planting three memorial trees in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest in California to support recovery after the 2008 wildfires.
capacity building · 2
- Establish collegiate chapters and charters Christian Collegiate Chapter EstablishmentEstablishes new collegiate charters at universities across the United States as part of national expansion, including at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, Arizona State University, and North Carolina State University.
- Establishing collegiate chapters Christian Collegiate Chapter EstablishmentEstablishes new collegiate chapters of the sorority on university campuses across the nation, including recent charters at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, Arizona State University, and North Carolina State University.
strategies · 18
how they think
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- Advocacy Through Solidarity Statements advocacy_through_statementsThe organization issues solidarity statements to address social, political, and global issues, including AAPI solidarity, national events, historical oppression, global crises, and acts of violence and hate.
- Advocacy through Solidarity Statements advocacy_through_statementsThe organization issues solidarity statements to address social, political, and global issues, including AAPI solidarity, national events, historical oppression, global crises, and acts of violence and hate.
- Community Engagement through Service and Cultural Awareness service and cultural awarenessThe organization contributes to societal betterment by engaging in community service, fundraising, and promoting cultural awareness, particularly Asian awareness, within the university and broader community.
- Community Engagement through Service and Cultural Awareness service and cultural awarenessThe organization contributes to societal betterment by engaging in community service, fundraising, and promoting cultural awareness, particularly Asian awareness, within universities and the broader community.
- Community-Driven Fundraising and Service Execution community-driven fundraising and serviceOrganizes and implements service initiatives through volunteer-driven projects and fundraising events that directly support communities in need, emphasizing grassroots mobilization and local impact.
- Fostering Sisterhood and Unity sisterhood-based engagementThe organization fosters unity and lifelong sisterhood among women of diverse nationalities through shared values, friendship, respect, and a unified vision, connecting members within and across universities.
- Leadership and Scholarship Development via Institutional Partnerships member development through scholarship and leadershipEnhances academic excellence, leadership, and personal development among members through structured programming and strategic partnership with the Alpha Phi Gamma Foundation to support member growth.
- Member Development through Scholarship and Leadership member development through scholarship and leadershipThe organization promotes scholarship, academic excellence, personal development, and leadership among its members, supported by partnerships with its foundation.
- Memorialization of Member Legacy memorial_legacyHonors deceased members through lasting memorials that preserve their contributions and maintain their presence within the ongoing life of the sorority community.
- Mentorship-Driven New Member Integration mentorship-based integrationSupports new members through personalized mentorship roles—including Big Sisters, PNM Moms, and Ritual Chancellors—alongside a structured education process to ensure cultural integration, personal support, and preparedness for active participation.
- Public Advocacy Through Institutional Statements advocacy_through_statementsAdvances social justice and organizational values by issuing public statements in solidarity with marginalized communities and in response to national and global crises, including acts of hate, oppression, and public health emergencies.
- Service and Cultural Awareness for Social Impact service and cultural awarenessAdvances societal betterment through community service, cultural awareness initiatives, and targeted advocacy, particularly promoting Asian awareness and addressing underserved causes like violence against women through year-round engagement and national awareness campaigns.
- Sisterhood-Based Member Engagement and Retention sisterhood-based engagementBuilds lifelong bonds among members through shared values, friendship, respect, and structured programming, fostering unity across diverse nationalities and campuses to sustain engagement during and beyond the collegiate experience.
- Structured New Member Integration and Mentorship mentorship-based integrationThe organization integrates new members through a structured education process, providing mentorship via an Expansion Team, including "Big Sisters," "Moms," and "Educators," to guide and support them during and after the new member process.
- Structured New Member Integration and Mentorship mentorship-based integrationThe organization integrates new members through a structured education process, providing mentorship via an Expansion Team, including "Big Sisters," "Moms," and "Educators," to guide and support them during and after the onboarding process.
- Targeted Advocacy Against Violence Against Women focus on underserved causesThe organization focuses on fighting violence against women, identifying it as an underserved cause, and engages in year-round volunteering, fundraising, and awareness campaigns, with a national focus during Domestic Violence Awareness month.
- Targeted Advocacy for Underserved Causes focus on underserved causesThe organization focuses its advocacy and community engagement on fighting violence against women, identifying it as an underserved cause, and engages in year-round volunteering, fundraising, and awareness campaigns.
- University-Adapted Chapter Development Model campus-adapted chapter modelAdapts the sorority experience to the unique context of individual universities through a structured, two-phase chartering process that includes an Interest Group phase and a Potential New Member (PNM) Process, supported by checklists and expansion packets to ensure sustainable growth.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Academic Scholarships
Scholarships offered in partnership with the Alpha Phi Gamma Foundation to support members' academic and leadership goals, covering tuition, fees, books, and supplies.
Collegiate Charter Expansion
A program to establish new chapters of Alpha Phi Gamma at universities across the nation, involving an Interest Group phase and a Potential New Member (PNM) Process.
Conference Scholarships
Scholarships and discounts for members to attend and present at conferences, including Conference Presentation Discounts and Conference Videographer Scholarships.
FYI Newsletter
A newsletter founded in 2012 to showcase the sorority, its charters, Sisters, and their accomplishments, providing a glimpse into each semester's activities.
Fight Against Violence Towards Women Philanthropy
National philanthropy focused on raising awareness, volunteering with shelters, and fundraising to combat violence against women. Includes the annual "APhiG Speaks" event.
New Member Education Process
A six-week program for selected women to learn the history, traditions, and values of Alpha Phi Gamma, preparing them to become lifelong Sisters.
relationships · 10
who they work with
- ALPHA PHI GAMMA FOUNDATION Partner — Partner entity associated with Alpha Phi Gamma National Sorority, Inc.
- Alpha Phi Gamma Foundation Partner — Collaborates with Alpha Phi Gamma to provide scholarships for academic and leadership development
- California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Partner — Founded as the first Asian American Interest Sorority on this campus.
- Duquesne University Partner — Established the first Asian-interest sorority chapter at the university.
- NAPA Partner — Partnered with Alpha Phi Gamma National Sorority, Inc. to announce a partnership with RAINN.
- National APIDA Panhellenic Association Network — Member organization of the National APIDA Panhellenic Association.
- National Board Government — Works with the National Board for official recognition of new collegiate charters.
- National Board of Alpha Phi Gamma Partner — Decision-making body that approved the creation of the Omega Chapter memorial.
- RAINN Partner — Partnered with Alpha Phi Gamma National Sorority, Inc.
- Start Collegiate Chapter Partner — Collaborates with the Start Collegiate Chapter initiative to establish new chapters at universities where Alpha Phi Gamma is not yet present.