DKG International Educators Foundation

05/13/2025

🎉✨ You’re Invited: Paddle-Wheel, Party & Purpose! 🚢🎶
Celebrate with DKG on the Creole Queen paddle-wheeler in New Orleans!
🗓 Friday, August 1 | 🕕 6–9 PM
Enjoy a Louisiana-inspired buffet, live entertainment, and the Victorian ambiance of a classic riverboat—all while supporting the DKG International Educators Foundation. A portion of your ticket is tax-deductible!
💃 Let the good times roll with your DKG community—reserve your spot through the 2025 International Conference registration page:
👉 https://www.dkg.org/DKGSI/Events/2025_Conference_NOLA/2025_International_Conference.aspx

04/22/2025

⏰ Deadline Alert: Application Closing Soon! ⏰
Time is running out to secure funding for your professional growth! The Cornetet Individual Professional Development Award closes May 1—don’t miss your chance to:

✅ Attend conferences, workshops, or online courses
✅ Elevate your skills with financial support
🌟 Open to members & non-members!

📌 Apply by May 1: https://dkg.org/DKGSI/DKGIEF/Funds/Cornetet_Award/Cornetet_Individual_Award.aspx

04/15/2025

⏰ Sales extended! 🎉 Pins Available Through April 30! ⏰
By popular demand, Women’s Day pin sales are extended! Honor an inspiring woman with your $25 donation—all proceeds empower women globally through DKGIEF. 🌍💖
🌷 Shop now: https://www.dkg.org/DKGSI/DKGIEF/International_Womens_Day_2025.aspx

04/14/2025

The DKG International Educators Foundation (DKGIEF) Board of Directors recently met to advance its vision of Giving to Educate the World.🌍
As trustees of the Foundation’s resources, the board reviewed the impact and ongoing support of programs that empower educators and foster global educational excellence, including: World Fellowship, Scholarships, International Speakers Fund, Educators Award Fund, Golden Gift Fund, Cornetet Awards, Education Projects, Holden Leadership Fund, and the Emergency Fund.🎓💰
Each initiative reflects the strong commitment to supporting educators, developing leaders, and enhancing education worldwide. DKGIEF is grateful for the continued generosity of our donors, whose contributions make this important work possible.🙏

12/03/2024

🎁💙 It’s Giving Tuesday! 💙📬 In the latest issue of DKG's Collegial Exchange magazine, you’ll find a donation envelope from DKGIEF. 🌟 Support scholarships, leadership programs, emergency aid, and more by donating to your favorite initiative. 💌 Use the envelope to mail your contribution or donate online. Together, we’re “giving to educate the world.” 🌎 https://www.dkg.org/DKGIEFDONATE/DKGIEFDONATE/Donate_to_DKG.aspx

10/13/2024

**UPDATE: the application deadline is now November 8!**
Don’t miss out! 📅 Apply by November 8 for the Lucile Cornetet Professional Development Award. Note the two types: one funds individual participation in conferences, seminars, and workshops, while the other supports professional development seminars for DKG regions, areas, and state organizations. 🌟 Visit https://www.dkg.org/.../Cornetet_Award/Cornetet_Award.aspx for details and apply today!

09/21/2024

The DKGIEF 2020-2023 Impact Report is available on the website. Find out how your donations have impacted educators, students, and communities around the world.

Cornetet Individual Professional Development Awards (CIPD) fund participation in conferences, seminars, lecture series, online courses, workshops, and other non-degree programs.

09/14/2024

The 2024-2026 DKGIEF Board held its orientation and fall board meeting in Austin this weekend. This is a hard-working group of DKG members!

07/06/2024

Convention is coming! Convention is coming! The DKGIEF Board of Directors is excited to see you all in National Harbor. Look for our button and let us answer your questions about the Foundation!

03/08/2024

Honor a woman who has made an important impact in your life by donating to one of the DKGIEF funds. Donors who contribute in honor of International Women's Day between March 1-April 15, 2024 will receive a card and pin to present to that special woman. Visit the Women Honoring Women web page (https://www.dkg.org/DKGSI/DKGIEF/DKGIEF_WomenHonoringWomen.aspx) for details.

In conjunction with this event, DKGIEF is launching a fundraising initiative to support our mission of educating the world. Will you consider making a $25 donation to honor a woman who has had a significant impact on your life or career? For each $25 donation received between March 1, 2024, and Apri...

02/04/2024

ATTEND THE DKGIEF FUNDRAISER!
Looking for a fun night out? Well, toss in your dancing shoes and tune up your vocal cords for an evening spent at
Bobby McKey’s Dueling Piano Bar
(sponsored by DKGIEF)
Wednesday, July 10th
6pm - 11 pm

World-class musicians will play all your requests and favorites while weaving in improvisational humor.
Heavy appetizers, desserts, and soda/water will be included with your ticket purchase, and the venue is just steps away from the convention center.

A portion of the $150 ticket price will be tax deductible as a contribution to DKGIEF.
Tickets are limited to 300, so join your DKG sisters as you’ll sing and laugh the night away while making incredible memories!

To attend, select the "DKGIEF Fundraiser" add-on option when registering for the Convention.

02/04/2024

Celebrating "International Women's Day"
DKGIEF: Women Honoring Women
Honor a woman who has had a significant impact on your life or career.
For each $25 donation made in honor of that special woman, DKGIEF will send you a specially designed card and pin to present her. Your donation must be postmarked or received between March 1, 2024 through April 15, 2024,
DKGIEF will offer a different pin each year in celebration of International Women’s Day. The initial 2024 pin features the blue hydrangea which symbolizes gratitude and heartfelt emotion. Parts of the flower and stems will be raised to give a 3D effect.
For further details on how to make your donation, visit the DKGIEF website at
https://www.dkg.org/.../DKGIEF_WomenHonoringWomen.aspx