FACETS - Foundation Affiliates, Collective Engagement and Technical Support

We are committed to supporting those programs and initiatives that advance and enhance the lives of boys and young men of color. In keeping with our strategic plan entitled “A New Way Forward”, our focus and work are in the areas of:

• Mentoring and Intervention
• Education and College Readiness
• Employment and Vocational exploration
• Leadership Development and Empowerment

To ensure that the goals and objectives of the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation are met, and there is full integration of ‘A New Way Forward’, FACETS will efficiently, and intentionally integrate the entire Kappa Alpha Psi stakeholder community in the process.

Furthermore, the FACETS initiative intends to develop the depth of giving potential throughout the entire organization thus creating a ‘culture of philanthropy’ by building a strong network of support among each of the potential of twelve provinces, alumni chapters, undergraduate chapter alumni foundations / charities, and undergraduate chapters and their charitable efforts.

FACETS Network Goals

We envision a thriving network of philanthropic organizations that support our collective efforts nationally while providing meaningful service to local communities through the active engagement of Kappa Alpha Psi province foundations, alumni chapter foundations, undergraduate alumni foundations / charities, and undergraduate charitable efforts.

FACETS Network Objectives

As part of our goal to increase the active engagement, we will achieve the following:

• Introduce network teams in phases to localize our national efforts,
• Develop a culture of philanthropy throughout the entire organization,
• Increase the support for national programming and development initiatives,
• Decentralize the funding efforts of the foundation’s core programming,
• Provide board certification and technical support to network affiliates, and
• Enhance program effectiveness by capturing regional and local nuances.

An Opportunity to Align Resources

Since 1981, the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation has effectively supported the outreach activities of Kappa men and friends in their communities. Furthermore, The Foundation has established itself as a leading voice of influence to bringing about the large scale social and systemic changes needed to improve the outcomes and lives of young people in underserved communities throughout America in the form of advocacy and program support.

• In an effort to meet the growing demands facing our chapters in communities throughout our 12 provinces (including international chapters), The Foundation will collectively develop and align more resources to support these same efforts.
• Each of the initiatives and activities developed through FACETS will help to fulfill our core belief in building a culture of Philanthropy. Furthermore, FACETS will develop and align resources that support the active engagement and philanthropic interests of Kappa Alpha Psi through its province foundations, alumni chapter foundations, undergraduate alumni foundations, and undergraduate charitable efforts.
• Participation and Engagement—Influence, Impact, and Success
• As a result of meeting our stated goals and objectives, we anticipate increased engagement and participation among provinces, alumni chapters, undergraduate chapter alumni and undergraduate foundations / charities.

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FACETS Affiliate Membership

To ensure that the goals and objectives of the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation are met, and there is full integration of ‘A New Way Forward’, the Foundation Network will efficiently, and intentionally integrate the entire Kappa community in the process. The initiative will intentionally increase engagement and participation among provinces, alumni chapters, undergraduate chapter alumni, and undergraduate foundations / charities. As a result of meeting our goal to increase active engagement, we will achieve the following:

• Introduce network teams in phases to localize our national efforts,
• Develop a culture of philanthropy throughout the entire organization,
• Increase the support for national programming and development initiatives,
• Decentralize the funding efforts of the foundation’s core programming,
• Provide board certification and technical support to network affiliates, and
• Enhance program effectiveness by capturing regional and local nuances.

FACETS Network Province Team Membership

We envision a thriving network of philanthropic organizations that support our collective efforts nationally while providing meaningful service to local communities through the active engagement of Kappa Alpha Psi province foundations, alumni chapter foundations, undergraduate alumni foundations / charities, and undergraduate charitable efforts.

The Foundation Programming Province Directors (Province Directors) ,with Support from Assistant Directors, are a critical linchpin in the development and execution of the Foundation Network Initiative within each designated province. Each of the 12 provinces have representation and support to ensure accountability, active engagement, and effective execution and success and the intended outcomes. To ensure that the goals and objectives of the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation are met, and there is full integration of ‘A New Way Forward’, the Foundation Network will efficiently, and intentionally integrate the entire Kappa community in the process.

The Foundation Programming Province Directors are on the front line for building the “Culture of Philanthropy” throughout the organization. Specifically, these 12 Directors will achieve the following:

• Take a leadership role to localize national efforts,
• Direct the efforts of Alumni and Undergraduate Coordinators,
• Take a leadership role in developing our culture of philanthropy,
• Increase province support for national programming and development initiatives,
• Provide technical support to each of the affiliate alumni chapter, undergraduate chapter
• Collaborate to guide grant planning and implementation processes,
• Assist in the development of a long-term grant-making strategy along with implementation guidelines,
• Assist in the development of national and regional foundation grant resources, and
• Administer provincial and alumni chapter foundation data management, reporting and documentation.

Foundation Programming Alumni Coordinators

This role is a critical linchpin in the development and execution of the Foundation Network Initiative among alumni chapters within each designated province and undergraduate chapter alumni. Each of the 12 provinces will provide representation and support to ensure accountability, active engagement, and effective execution to ensure the intended outcomes.

Take a leadership role to localize national efforts,
• Take a leadership role in developing a culture of philanthropy among alumni chapters and undergraduate chapter alumni,
• Increase alumni chapter and undergraduate chapter alumni support for national programming and development initiatives,
• Provide technical support to each of the alumni chapter and undergraduate chapter alumni foundations / charities,
• Enhance program effectiveness by capturing regional and local nuances,
• Administer alumni chapter foundation and undergraduate chapter alumni foundations / charities reporting and documentation,
• Provide technical support to each of the alumni chapter and undergraduate chapter alumni network affiliates, and
• Enhance program effectiveness by capturing regional and local community nuances.

Foundation Programming Undergraduate Coordinators

These 2 roles are a critical linchpin in the development and execution of the Foundation Network Initiative among undergraduate chapters within each designated province. Each of the 12 provinces will provide 2 representatives and support to ensure accountability, active engagement, and effective execution to ensure the intended outcomes.

• Take a leadership role to localize national efforts,
• Take a leadership role in developing a culture of philanthropy among UG chapter charitable efforts,
• Increase UG chapter alumni and UG charitable support for national programming and development initiatives,
• Provide technical support to each of the undergraduate chapter alumni and undergraduate foundations / charities,
• Administers undergraduate chapter alumni and undergraduate foundations / charities reporting and documentation,
• Provide technical support to each of the undergraduate chapter alumni and undergraduate foundations / charities, and
• Enhance program effectiveness by capturing regional and local undergraduate community nuances.

Key Dates

Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation FACETS Network Province Team Membership

Application Open: Rolling Basis

Renewal: December 31 (Annual)

Network Organizational Membership Benefits and Resources

We envision a thriving network of philanthropic organizations that support our collective efforts nationally while providing meaningful service to local communities through the active engagement of Kappa Alpha Psi province foundations, alumni chapter foundations, undergraduate alumni foundations / charities, and undergraduate charitable efforts.

To effectively support our active network member organizations with resources, The Kappa Foundation will develop and provide the following support to network affiliated local foundations:

• Bi-Annual board certification,
• Access to interactive web portal,
• Priority access to Kappa Foundation grants, funding, and program support,
• Email listserv access to ensure up to date communication,
• Knowledge base of philanthropic resources,
• Technical assistance and programming / fund raising support,
• Best practice resources,
• Equitable grant disbursements and distribution to support local efforts; and
• Additional benefits to be determined as the initiative is developed.

Introductory Membership: Complimentary annual membership dues during 2024 “Beta Testing” period. Estimated $500 savings.

Key Dates

Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation FACETS Annual Organizational Membership

Application Open: Rolling Basis (Pro-rated Quarterly)

Renewal: December 31 (Annual)

Foundation Programming Support Grants

The Kappa Foundation supports various initiatives in order to carry out the mission to identify and invest in opportunities that engage today’s generation of young people in leading the social, economic and educational transformation of underserved and underrepresented communities throughout the nation and global community.

As part of our goal to increase the active engagement we will increase the support for national programming and development initiatives, provide technical assistance, and enhance program effectiveness by capturing regional and local nuances.

To effectively support the intended growth, The Foundation will periodically convene to offer programming support grants to develop strategies for the following programming efforts:

• Youth Development and Education,
• Diversity and Inclusion,
• Disaster Relief,
• Community Development, and
• Health and Wellness

The Programming Support Grants will consist of, but will not be limited to grants to support the above programming areas and include:

• The National Guide Right
• Undergraduate Leadership Institute / LEAD Kappa
• Achievement Academy
• Kappa Kamp
• Corporate Development

Key Dates

Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation FACETS Programming Support Grants

Application Open: Rolling Basis (As grants are made available from funders)

Renewal: Rolling Basis (As grants are made available from funders)

Open Call for Grant Submissions

The Kappa Foundation supports affiliate initiatives in order to carry out the mission to identify and invest in opportunities that engage today’s generation of young people in leading the social, economic and educational transformation of underserved and underrepresented communities throughout the nation and global community.

As part of our goal to increase the active engagement we will support local and province level programming initiatives.

To effectively support the intended growth, The Foundation will offer annual open call grants to assist in the development of strategies for the following programming efforts:

• Youth Development and Education,
• Diversity and Inclusion,
• Disaster Relief,
• Community Development, and
• Health and Wellness

Kappa Alpha Psi Open Call Grants

This grant application is only intended for the use of individuals or organizations who have been invited to apply for funding by the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation. Please note: Unsolicited applications will not be considered or reviewed.

Key Dates

Application Open: August 1

Application Close: September 15

Review Open: October 1

Review Close: December 30

Grant Award Notification: January

Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation Undergraduate Loyalty Fund Grant Submissions

The Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation supports undergraduate chapter initiatives in support of our mission to identify and invest in opportunities that engage today’s generation of young people in leading the social, economic and educational transformation of underserved and underrepresented communities throughout the nation and global community.

In support of our commitment to increase engagement with the undergraduate chapters of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated, the Undergraduate Loyalty Fund is designed to support chapters in meeting financial obligations while thriving in the face of challenging economic times.

To effectively support the intended growth and sustainability of undergraduate chapters in good standing, The Foundation will offer annual grants to assist in the development of strategies for the following charitable support and leadership development efforts:

• Undergraduate Chapter Grand Chapter Meeting Registration
• Undergraduate Chapter Province Council Registration
• Undergraduate Chapter CRWLC Attendee Registration
• Undergraduate Chapter Insurance Premium

Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation Undergraduate Loyalty Fund

This grant application is only intended for the use of undergraduate chapters who have been invited to apply for funding by the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation. Please note: Unsolicited applications will not be considered or reviewed.

Key Dates

Application Open: September 1
Application Close: October 15
Review Open:October 15
Review Close: November 1
Grant Award Notification: November 15

Approved and acceptable expenses:

• Registrations for Grand Chapter Meeting, Province Council, CRWLC, and any other required meetings by province.
• Specific financial requirements that may differ by Province (subject to approval).
• Insurance premiums (subject to approval).
• Charitable activities, programs and donations (including but not limited to Guide Right and Room To Read)

IMPORTANT: The Undergraduate Loyalty Fund does not support the following expenses:

• Travel, Lodging, Food while attending required fraternal meetings
• University required expenses (i.e. conference registrations, council dues, etc.)
• Fundraising events or initiative to support undergraduate chapters or programs.

Process

1. Register

Click on the "Register" link and complete and submit the registration form.

2. Login

Login to the award with your email and password.

3. Create

Create your online application. 

4. Save

During the Call for Applications period, your application can be saved as DRAFT until all the required information is completed and attachments uploaded. As each section is complete, you will see a appear in the category tab when the application is saved. At any time, you can download and print your application by clicking on the icon in the Application Summary section.

5. Submit

On completion, save your Nomination as FINAL. Download and print a copy of your application for your records by clicking on the icon in the Application Summary section in the right column. Note: If an update is required prior to the Call for Applications period, you can make the update and resave as FINAL.

If you require assistance or additional information, please contact the Kappa FACETS Administrator.