Phi Delta Theta International Fraternity is proud to announce the hiring of two Major Gifts Officers for its Foundation; Jacob Kingdon and Michael Weiss.  The role of these individuals will be to augment and broaden the Foundation’s fundraising activities while managing a portfolio of prospects and moving them through the gift cycle.  They will begin their role in early 2012.

Jacob Kingdon joined the Phi Delta Theta General Headquarters staff in June of 2007 after receiving his degree in psychology from Lawrence University. At Wisconsin Beta, Jacob served as president, recruitment chairman, and brotherhood chairman, as well as VP of Operations for the Interfraternity Council and President of the Greek Leadership Council. After graduation, he served as a Leadership Consultant on the expansion team for one year, working with many colonies and interest groups in the United States and Canada. In June of 2008 he was promoted to Director of Chapter Services where he enjoyed working with the leadership consultant staff as well as undergraduate chapters, alumni volunteers, and Greek officials all over North America. Jacob also serves as a chapter advisory board member for the Ohio Alpha Chapter at Miami University and is former president of the Oxford Alumni Club.

Michael Weiss graduated from Hanover College in 2011 where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and was also a member of the Business Scholars Program.  During his time as an Indiana Epsilon undergraduate, he served as treasurer and as the Chapter's Greek Standards Board representative. In addition to his roles in the Fraternity, Michael was also a member of the Hanover College football team and the Hanover College Republicans. After graduating, Michael worked for the New York Jets in their Ticket Sales Department. 

The hiring of these individuals is in accordance with Phi Delta Theta’s Strategic 10-Year Plan, Phi Delt 2020 and its funding initiative.  Phi Delta Theta is currently executing funding strategies to continue its major gift initiative by raising $20 million, excluding the scholarship endowment.