Delta Phi Epsilon

What Delta Phi Epsilon does

Delta Phi Epsilon (DPhiE) is a 501(c) international social sorority founded in 1917 at New York University School of Law by five women (Dorothy Cohen Schwartzman, Ida Bienstock Landau, Minna Goldsmith Mahler, Eva Effron Robin, and Sylvia Steierman Cohn) who could not find an inclusive organization that would accept them. The sorority operates as a private nonprofit mutual benefit organization governed by an elected International Governing Board, with its International Headquarters located at 251 S. Camac Street in Philadelphia, PA. Across its 107+ year history, DPhiE has initiated more than 75,000 members and currently serves a community of over 62,000 women through 109 active collegiate chapters across the United States and Canada, 16 alumnae associations, and 478 international volunteers. The organization is structured through three corporate entities: the International Sorority, the Educational Foundation (established 1967), and the National Housing Corporation.

The organization's core product is membership in the sisterhood, delivered through an integrated portfolio of programs including BeDPhiE (online new member orientation), PEARL personal development program, STAR academic resources, Team Excellence leadership model (a Fortune 500-style governance structure distributed across 6-10 chapter leaders), the biennial International Leadership Forum, TRIAD Magazine (circulation 38,000+, published since 1922), the Social Justice Series, and ElevateU regional events. Underlying technology consists of Salesforce CRM for member data management, the MyDPhiE online member portal (Salesforce Experience Cloud), the Flare mobile app for member engagement, and BillHighway for payment processing. The organization is a member of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) since 1951 and has positioned itself as a category leader in DEI policy, being the first NPC sorority to adopt an Anti-Racist Resolution (2020) and to publish a Trans/Non-Binary Inclusion Policy.

The business model is a hybrid membership-dues and philanthropic-donation structure. Revenue streams include annual collegiate and alumnae membership dues (collected via ClickandPledge online platform), charitable donations to the Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation funding scholarships, mentorship, and leadership development, and merchandise sales through shopdphie.com and Herff Jones (official jewelry partner). Philanthropic fundraising supports two national partners: ANAD (since 1985) and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (since 1957, with cumulative giving exceeding $1 million). The Educational Foundation awarded $75,100 in scholarships for academic year 2026. Go-to-market is event-driven and community-led, with collegiate recruitment following NPC policies at campus-based chapters, supplemented by alumnae initiation for women who missed traditional recruitment. Geographic scope is currently the United States and Canada, with no active international expansion beyond North America.

Name

Delta Phi Epsilon

Legal name

Delta Phi Epsilon International Sorority

Website

https://dphie.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Delta Phi Epsilon is a 501(c) international social sorority founded in 1917, serving over 62,000 collegiate and alumnae members across 109 chapters in the United States and Canada through leadership development, scholarship, and philanthropy programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Sorority Membership

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Greek Life (Fraternities & Sororities) (EDALAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alumni Relations & Alumni Engagement Programs (EDALAOAA), Student Organizations & Club Administration (EDALAHAB)

Keywords

• Social sorority membership
• Collegiate sorority chapters
• Alumnae associations
• Sisterhood leadership programs
• Fraternal philanthropy

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia, PA

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 members pay annual dues to support sorority operations, programming, and organizational services. Alumnae dues collected through online donation platform (ClickandPledge).
2. Philanthropic Donations: The Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation accepts charitable donations to fund scholarships, mentorship programs, workshops, and leadership development. Donations also support national philanthropic partners ANAD and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
3. Merchandise Sales: Online shop selling official DPhiE merchandise including jewelry (via HJGreek), custom orders, and branded items through shopdphie.com

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Delta Phi Epsilon is an international social sorority providing lifelong membership in a sisterhood community of more than 62,000 women, organized through 109 collegiate chapters across the United States and Canada and 16 alumnae associations. The organization delivers membership programming including the BeDPhiE new member orientation, the PEARL personal development program, STAR academic resources, the Team Excellence leadership structure, and the International Leadership Forum, supported by an affiliated Educational Foundation that awards scholarships and a National Housing Corporation that manages residential properties.

Product overview

Delta Phi Epsilon is a membership-based sorority organization offering a unified, comprehensive sisterhood experience rather than a modular software product. The core offering centers on membership in the sorority, supported by interconnected programs including BeDPhiE (new member orientation), the PEARL Program (personal development across Self, Scholarship, Sisterhood, Social, and Service), STAR Program (academic resources), Team Excellence (leadership development), International Leadership Forum (biennial conference), TRIAD Magazine (official publication), Social Justice Series (online DEI education), ElevateU (regional day events), National Housing Corporation (property management), Educational Foundation (scholarships), and Chapter Locator (membership directory). These programs collectively deliver the organization's mission of providing a sisterhood experience rich with tradition, innovation, and opportunities for growth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TRIAD Magazine: Official magazine of Delta Phi Epsilon, first published in 1922, serving as the sorority's permanent historical record and connecting thousands of sisters and friends
• PEARL Program
• International Leadership Forum
• BeDPhiE
• Team Excellence
• Elevate U
• Social Justice Series

Products and services

• BeDPhiE New Member Orientation
• PEARL Program
• STAR Program
• Team Excellence Leadership Development Program
• International Leadership Forum (ILF)
• TRIAD Magazine
• Sorority Housing
• Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation Scholarships
• Social Justice Series
• ElevateU
• Scholarship Program
• Chapter Locator

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Association for Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1985Delta Phi Epsilon was the first international sorority to pledge regular support to ANAD in 1985. Delegates during the 1983 convention selected ANAD because it 'better reflect the needs of young people today.' Sisters educate, advocate, and raise funds for healthy attitudes, bodies, and behaviors on campus and within the community.
• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1957Phyllis Kossoff (Delta Chapter at Hunter College) was instrumental in founding CFF in 1955. After presenting at the 1957 convention, Delta Phi Epsilon designated CFF as its philanthropy. Sisters from every chapter have supported the CFF mission. DPhiE has donated more than $1 million to research in pursuit of curing cystic fibrosis.
• National Panhellenic Conference (NPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDPhiE is a member of NPC, a group providing support and guidance for 26-member national and international sororities. NPC serves as the national voice on contemporary issues of sorority life. Each NPC member group is equally represented by a delegate on the board of directors.
• Herff JonesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHerff Jones is the official jewelry partner of Delta Phi Epsilon, providing official fraternity and sorority jewelry through hjgreek.com.
• Forté FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership offers DPhiE members invaluable leadership resources including mentorship, workshops, and networking opportunities, fostering academic and professional excellence. Forté Foundation is a renowned nonprofit organization championing women's advancement.
• Parallel AgencycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerParallel Agency specializes in working with sororities and fraternities to align words and actions in equity, access, and belonging. DPhiE partnered with Parallel Agency to revise and align new member orientation and develop VPEB training, ensuring all new members have baseline working knowledge of inclusion and equity starting Fall 2022.
• Culture Shift TeamminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAward-winning consulting agency of leading experts in multicultural marketing and diversity-equity-inclusion education and strategy. IHQ staff, DEI committee, chapters, and International Governing Board participated in virtual workshop 'Beyond the DEI Acronym: Dialogues with DPhiE' in 2021-2022.
• The Letter MarketminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership providing recruitment and chapter materials for Delta Phi Epsilon.
• Gill GrillingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership providing event catering and grilling services for Delta Phi Epsilon events and programming.
• Kendra ScottminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdditional partnership providing jewelry and accessory options for DPhiE members.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Delta Delta Delta: A large, well-established NPC sorority with extensive collegiate chapters and a robust foundation. Comparable scale, programming depth, and alumnae network.
• Phi Mu: A long-tenured NPC sorority with national chapter infrastructure, alumnae associations, and educational foundation scholarships. Highly comparable in operating model and target membership.
• Alpha Chi Omega: A national NPC sorority with similar size and chapter footprint, also focused on leadership development, philanthropy, and member programming. Directly comparable as a competing sorority for collegiate recruits and alumnae engagement.
• Kappa Delta: An NPC sorority operating collegiate chapters and alumnae associations with comparable programming around leadership, scholarship, and philanthropy. Direct competitor for collegiate recruits on shared campuses.
• Alpha Phi International: A large NPC sorority with a broad chapter network and an educational foundation that awards scholarships. Operates a similar collegiate-recruitment-plus-alumnae-engagement model and competes for the same prospective member pool.
• Kappa Alpha Theta: A major NPC sorority with a strong foundation, alumnae network, and chapter housing infrastructure (similar to DPhiE's National Housing Corporation). Highly comparable organizational structure.
• Pi Beta Phi: One of the largest NPC sororities with national chapter infrastructure, significant foundation assets, and an alumnae engagement model. Direct competitor for collegiate recruits and a benchmark for sorority operational scale.
• Sigma Sigma Sigma: An NPC sorority with similar scope (US collegiate chapters, alumnae associations, foundation scholarships). Notably, DPhiE's Director of Volunteer Services was previously at Sigma Sigma Sigma, indicating direct operational similarity.
• Sigma Delta Tau: An NPC sorority with comparable size, programming structure, and DEIB positioning. Competes directly for collegiate members and operates similar alumnae/donation infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• Phi Kappa Psi: A national fraternity with comparable governance, foundation, and volunteer-driven operations model. Relevant because DPhiE's Communications Director previously led content at the Phi Kappa Psi Foundation, and the operating-model parallels (HQ staff + volunteer chapters + foundation) are direct.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/dphieihq
• Facebookfacebook.com/DeltaPhiEpsilon
• Instagraminstagram.com/dphieihq
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/delta-phi-epsilon

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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