By the Numbers

Annual Fundraising and Grants

In the 2022-2023 fiscal year, the DUEF had $2,299,831 in fundraising and investment income and awarded $611,891 in grants for scholarships, educational programs and housing projects. Although chapter restricted and endowment gifts limit the overall amount granted each year, the goal of the DUEF is to fund as much educational activity of the Fraternity allowable by law. 

COST TO RAISE A DOLLAR - FUNDRAISING EFFICIENCY

An organization’s cost to raise a dollar is best expressed through the Fundraising Efficiency Ratio. This ratio represents the percentage of each dollar received that is spent on fundraising expenses (fundraising expenses/annual support). The LOWER the Fundraising Efficiency Ratio, the better. The DUEF staff measures the results of each development strategy and strives to limit the amount of annual fundraising expenses.

DUEF in
FY23*
$0.15

to raise a dollar

Fundraising benchmark
< $0.35

to raise a dollar

DUEF 10-Year Average
$0.23

to raise a dollar

NIC Foundations 10-Year Average
$0.23

to raise a dollar

*Results are unofficial until the DUEF annual fall audit.