Grow for the greater good!

BeardsGiving is Back!

Welcome to BeardsGiving 2023, an exclusive event for all current undergraduate members and esteemed alumni of Pi Kappa Phi! It's that time of the year when you can ditch the razors, embrace your inner lumberjack and grow out your beard for a great cause. The scruff you grow this season will raise much-needed funds for renovations and programming at Ability Experience Ability Camps—making a direct, positive impact on individuals living with disabilities. Be part of this year’s BeardsGiving and let your stubble make a statement!

BeardsGiving is a month-long fundraising event that celebrates more than just facial hair—it celebrates your spirit, your drive and your commitment to making a difference. Whether you can grow a full beard or just a few whiskers, your participation is what truly counts. It’s all about rallying your network to sponsor your venture for this worthy cause. Remember, it’s not the beard that impresses; it’s the passion and commitment behind it that encourages people to donate. So, beardless or bearded, join us to make an impact that extends far beyond your face!

WHY PARTICIPATE?

Make a Difference: Ability Camps serve individuals with disabilities across the United States, and they need our support to keep offering these vital services.

Strengthen Brotherhood: Collectively ditch the razors and challenge your chapter brothers to grow for the greater good!

Rewards: Top fundraisers will receive exclusive Ability Experience merchandise!

HOW IT WORKS

Register: Fill out the form below to join BeardsGiving 2023.

Shave Day and Kickoff: Make sure to shave first thing on November 1 – we want to start with bald faces to track our BeardsGiving growth from start to finish!

Fundraise: Set up your personal fundraising page and invite your friends, family, and networks to sponsor your beard-growing efforts. Fundraisers will receive the following gifts for passing fundraising goals:

Brothers who raise $50 or more will receive an Ability Experience Trucker Hat
Brothers who raise $150 or more will receive an Ability Experience Tumbler
Brothers who raise $300 or more will receive an Ability Experience Portable Speaker 

Prizes are ready to go and will be shipped as you hit each fundraising benchmark!

Grow Your Beard: After shaving, put away your razors and let the beard grow! We encourage you to take before and after pictures and send it to us @AbilityExp.

Celebrate: At the end of the month, we’ll announce the top fundraisers and feature photos of our craziest beards. Above all, you can take pride in knowing that your beard will make a real difference for individuals living with disabilities across the United States.

NEW! FUNDRAISING INCENTIVES

$1,000 Club: Celebrate Your Fundraising Success
Join the $1,000 Club by raising $1,000 or more during BeardsGiving. As a thank you, you’ll get a special plaque to commemorate your hard work. This plaque isn’t just for show – it’s a thank you for helping make Ability Camps across the United States even more impactful. Raise money, earn your plaque and be remembered for your hard work helping to empower those living with disabilities.

 

Cornhole set Win Our Top Fundraising Prize!
Feeling ambitious? Want to stand out from your fellow fundraisers? Get ready to aim for the top spot in BeardsGiving this year! The Pi Kappa Phi brother to raise the most money during BeardsGiving will win an Ability Experience Corn Hole Set! Not only will this provide hours of entertainment for you and your chapter brothers, but it will also be a reminder of the effort you put into your chapter’s fundraising!

KEY DATES

October 1: Registration Opens

November 1: BeardsGiving Begins

November 30: Last Day to Grow and Fundraise

December 5: Top Fundraisers and Beards Announced 

Together, let’s grow more than beards; let’s grow opportunities, inclusivity and brotherhood. Your beard has never been this powerful. Join us in making BeardsGiving 2023 a milestone event for Pi Kappa Phi and the communities we serve.