Chi Omega Fraternity Executive Headquarters

What Chi Omega Fraternity Executive Headquarters does

Chi Omega Fraternity Executive Headquarters is the national administrative body of Chi Omega, the largest women's fraternal organization in the United States, founded in 1895 at the University of Arkansas. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, it governs 182 collegiate chapters and supports a lifetime membership base of over 429,000 initiates. The organization is structured as a private nonprofit, governed by a Supreme Governing Council elected at biennial National Conventions, with Leslie Herington serving as CEO. It serves two primary segments: collegiate women recruited through National Panhellenic Conference recruitment on U.S. campuses, and alumnae members who remain engaged through alumnae chapters, volunteer programs, and giving.

Its core product set combines physical chapter operations with a digital member ecosystem. The digital layer includes the Everyday member portal (member database, profile management, recruitment forms, chapter locator, search), the ChiO&Co online community platform (interest groups, mentoring, professional development content), and ancillary surfaces such as The Eleusis magazine (in publication since 1899), the Chi O Conversations podcast, the Chi O Creations licensed-merchandise marketplace, and the Chi Omega Foundation giving platform. Underlying technology is conventional: a Squarespace-hosted website with Google Analytics integration, a member-database application, and the ChiO&Co platform hosted separately at chioandco.com. No proprietary AI/ML capability is disclosed.

The business model is a hybrid of recurring membership dues from collegiate and alumnae members, tax-deductible donations routed through the Chi Omega Foundation (with suggested gift tiers from $10 to $1,000 and recurring cadences), and trademark licensing royalties from approved vendors selling merchandise through Chi O Creations. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on alumnae referrals (Recruitment Introduction Forms), on-campus recruitment events, biennial National Conventions, and the ChiO&Co community platform for ongoing engagement. No revenue, ARR, or financial figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Chi Omega Fraternity Executive Headquarters

Legal name

Chi Omega Fraternity

Website

https://chiomega.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1895

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Chi Omega Fraternity Executive Headquarters is the national nonprofit governing body of Chi Omega, the largest U.S. women's fraternal organization (founded 1895), operating 182 collegiate chapters and serving over 429,000 lifetime initiates through membership dues, philanthropy, and digital community platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Fraternal Organization

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Alumni Relations & Alumni Engagement Programs (EDALAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alumni Communications, Marketing & Publications (EDALAOAF), Alumni Events, Reunions & Regional Chapters (EDALAOAG), Alumni Benefits, Membership & Affinity Programs (EDALAOAM)

Keywords

• Women's fraternity organization
• Sorority membership services
• Alumnae networking programs
• Leadership development institute
• Greek life community

Headquarters

HQ city

Memphis, Tennessee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Collegiate and alumnae membership dues collected by the national organization and local chapters. Revenue supports national operations, chapter support, programming, and organizational governance.
2. Foundation Donations: Tax-deductible donations to Chi Omega Foundation supporting scholarships, grants, housing funds, leadership development, and educational resources. Multiple fund options including Annual Fund, Ever At Heart Campaign, named scholarships, and endowed funds.
3. Licensing Royalties: Chi Omega owns trademark rights to name, Greek letters, crest, silhouette owl, badge, and other items. The organization protects trademarks through a licensing program and Chi O Creations marketplace where licensed vendors sell official merchandise, generating royalties for the fraternity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Chi Omega operates a women's fraternal organization providing collegiate sorority membership across 182 U.S. chapters and lifelong alumnae engagement for more than 429,000 Initiates. The organization sells no commercial offering; its core deliverable is lifetime membership in a Sisterhood supported by chapter programming, mentorship, leadership training, scholarships, an official publication, an online community platform, and licensed branded merchandise.

Product overview

Chi Omega Fraternity Executive Headquarters operates a multi-platform organization serving its members through several interconnected products and services. The core offering is the fraternity membership itself, supported by digital platforms including Everyday (member portal) for member management and recruitment, and ChiO&Co as the online community platform for connecting, collaboration, and professional development. The organization publishes The Eleusis magazine (since 1899) as its official publication, operates Chi O Creations as the licensed merchandise marketplace, and offers Chi O Coaching: Pearl Program for intergenerational mentorship. Chi O Conversations serves as the official podcast, while the Nancy Walton Laurie Leadership Institute provides leadership development. Chi Omega Foundation manages charitable giving and scholarships. Together, these products serve collegiate and alumnae members across 182+ chapters with over 429,000 Initiates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Eleusis: The official publication of Chi Omega Fraternity, in continuous publication since 1899. Its mission is to connect Chi Omegas to the national organization by promoting common experiences, communicating the state of the Fraternity, affirming values and purposes, highlighting success stories, and providing resources for the development of women.

Products and services

• ChiO&Co Online Community Platform Online platform designed for Chi Omega Sisters to Connect, Collaborate, and build Community, featuring common interest groups, mentoring match-ups, personal and professional development content, and educational resources. Launched in 2023 and available to all Chi Omega members.
• The Eleusis (Official Publication) The official publication of Chi Omega Fraternity, in continuous publication since 1899, connecting Chi Omegas to the national organization by promoting common experiences, communicating the state of the Fraternity, affirming values and purposes, highlighting success stories, and providing resources for the development of women. Published by Lane Press.
• Chi O Creations (Licensed Merchandise Marketplace) Official marketplace for licensed Chi Omega merchandise. Chi Omega owns trademark rights to its name, Greek letters, crest, silhouette owl, badge, and other items, and protects those trademarks through a licensing program where approved vendors sell official merchandise, generating royalties for the fraternity.
• Chi O Conversations Podcast Official podcast of Chi Omega Fraternity featuring interviews with Sisters discussing various topics including careers, mental health, sports, entertainment, and personal development, with multiple seasons of content.
• Chi O Coaching: Pearl Program Mentorship and professional coaching program supporting intergenerational connections between alumnae and collegians, with goals to increase junior and senior collegiate involvement, foster engagement between alumnae and collegians, and connect young alumnae with experienced alumnae professionals for career guidance and networking.
• Nancy Walton Laurie Leadership Institute of Chi Omega Educational resource providing leadership training and development opportunities for Chi Omega members, with flagship sessions held annually, covering leadership skills and personal development.
• Chi Omega Foundation The charitable arm of Chi Omega Fraternity supporting scholarships, grants, housing funds, leadership development, and educational resources for members. Accepts donations through the Give Now portal with options for one-time and recurring donations to various designated funds including Annual Fund, Ever At Heart Campaign, named scholarships, and endowed funds.
• Everyday Member Portal Online member site providing access to member profiles, recruitment forms (RIF), PNM Interest Form, chapter locator, volunteer opportunities, member search functionality, and Member Training and Resource Center.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4,000 wishes granted through Make-A-Wish partnership
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Make-A-WishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChi Omega has partnered with Make-A-Wish, having granted over 4,000 wishes for children. The partnership enables members to participate in philanthropy while supporting children facing critical illnesses.
• National Panhellenic Conference (NPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChi Omega is a member of the National Panhellenic Conference, the coordinating body for 26 national women's sororities. NPC establishes standards, extension guidelines, and recruitment best practices for member organizations.
• Affinity ConsultantscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffinity Consultants manages Chi Omega's trademark licensing program, approving vendors to manufacture merchandise bearing Chi Omega trademarks. Contact: Melissa Jean-Baptiste, Account Services Coordinator.
• GreekLicensing.comminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLicensing verification platform where consumers can verify whether vendors are licensed to use Chi Omega Fraternity trademarks.
• Lane PressminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPublisher of The Eleusis, Chi Omega's official publication that has been in continuous publication since 1899.
• Chi Omega FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChi Omega Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the organization, supporting scholarships, grants, housing funds, leadership development, and educational resources for members through various endowed funds.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Delta Delta Delta: Tri Delta is one of the largest NPC women's sororities with a parallel collegiate/alumnae chapter model, foundation, and member-engagement programs. It competes with Chi Omega for collegiate recruits and alumnae engagement across U.S. campuses.
• Phi Mu: Phi Mu is a national women's NPC sorority with a similar collegiate chapter system, foundation, and alumnae engagement model, comparable in size and mission to Chi Omega.
• Kappa Alpha Theta: Kappa Alpha Theta is a national women's panhellenic sorority with similar scale, collegiate chapters, alumnae chapters, and a foundation structure. It competes with Chi Omega on the same campuses and in similar recruitment pools.
• Pi Beta Phi: Pi Beta Phi is a large NPC women's sorority with a comparable chapter-based structure, foundation for scholarships/grants, and member-engagement programs. As one of Chi Omega's primary direct rivals during NPC recruitment, it competes for the same collegiate women and alumnae giving pool.
• Kappa Kappa Gamma: Kappa Kappa Gamma is a national women's panhellenic sorority and one of Chi Omega's most direct comparables—same NPC governance framework, similar size, collegiate chapters, foundation, and alumnae-network model. Headquartered in Columbus, OH, it operates a parallel membership-dues/donation/licensing revenue model and competes head-to-head during campus recruitment.
• Alpha Phi International: Alpha Phi is a national NPC sorority with similar collegiate chapter footprint, foundation, and alumnae structure, competing directly with Chi Omega during recruitment cycles on shared campuses.
• Alpha Chi Omega: Alpha Chi Omega is an NPC sorority operating a near-identical business model—collegiate chapters, alumnae network, foundation, and licensing program. It is a direct comparator in size, mission, and revenue mix to Chi Omega.
• Delta Gamma: Delta Gamma is an NPC sorority with comparable chapter-based delivery, foundation philanthropy, and alumnae programming. It is a direct peer in scale and operating model.

Others

• National Panhellenic Conference: NPC is the governing body for 26 national women's sororities including Chi Omega. It is not a peer but is the trade/coordination organization that sets recruitment standards, extension policies, and best practices under which Chi Omega operates.
• Make-A-Wish America: Make-A-Wish is Chi Omega's flagship philanthropic partner, with over 4,000 wishes granted through the alliance. Listed here as a strategic partner/adapter rather than a competitor; useful for understanding Chi Omega's mission positioning and member value proposition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/chiomegafraternity
• Instagraminstagram.com/chiomegaxo
• Pinterestpinterest.com/chiomegaxo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chi-omega-fraternity-executive-headquarters

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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