Spotlight
A message from Darwin Kovacs '79
Darwin — long-time volunteer, Merit Key recipient, and Brother Hero — on why this campaign matters and what it secures for the next 150 years.
Vision 150 · Capital Campaign
One million dollars. One chapter house. Built for the next 150 years.
Mass Delta's second capital campaign. Renovate the 130-year-old White House, establish the Brown House Improvement Fund, and seed a permanent Chapter Education Fund.
The goal
$1M
“Leave this place better than you found it.” — Dick Hooker, advisor emeritus. The next chapter starts here.
$400,000Matching gift · Classes of '79 + '85
Every dollar is doubled.
The Classes of 1979 and 1985 have committed a combined $400,000 match. Every gift counts twice toward the $1M goal. The window closes August 1, 2026.
Where we stand
91% of the original goal. Push to $1.2M.
$908,926 committed across 72 brothers and 26 class years. Only $291,074 to reach $1.2M. Match window open through August 1. White House construction begins June 1, 2026.
72
Donors to date
26
Class years giving
21
Leadership Gifts $10K+
26
Vision Gifts $3K – $10K
$908,926
91%
raised of $1,000,000 goal · as of 2026-05-26
Campaign objectives
Restore. Strengthen. Endow.
Seventy percent of every dollar raised restores the 130-year-old White House, the heart of Mass Delta and the oldest active fraternity house in the nation. The remaining 30% strengthens the Brown House for the long term and endows a permanent Chapter Education Fund for future brothers.
Objective 01 · Primary focus
Renovate the White House
The 130-year-old White House at 6 Humboldt brought up to the Connector standard. Three coordinated workstreams, scoped and bid by local contractors, sequenced across Phase 1 and Phase 2 construction.
Active · construction Jun 2026Track renovation progress
$700K
70% of campaign
01a
$300K
Exterior
Siding, insulation, historically accurate windows, and fire-escape replacement. Phase 1 construction begins June 2026.
01b
$300K
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Fully refreshed brotherhood bedrooms and modernized bathrooms across all three floors of the chapter house.
01c
$100K
Kitchen & Halls
Commercial-grade kitchen rebuild and refreshed interior halls — the daily-life hubs of the house.
Objective 02
Brown House Improvement Fund
$150KAllocation · 15% of campaign
Underwrite long-term maintenance, structural reserves, and capital improvements for the Brown House so the chapter can steward its second property for the long term. Protects future operating dollars for programming, scholarship, and ongoing upkeep.
Phase 2 · 2026–27Objective 03
Seed the Chapter Education Fund
$150KAllocation · 15% of campaign
A permanent, board-managed fund supporting academics (IQP/MQP, leadership training) and helping brothers overcome financial barriers. Outlasts the campaign and compounds impact for generations.
Permanent endowmentCampaign leadership
Brothers leading the Vision 150 committee.
An all-volunteer Campaign Executive Committee of Mass Delta alumni, working alongside the Mass Delta Board of Directors (MADBOD) and undergraduate leadership.
Rick Schneider
Class of '79
Campaign Chairman
Ron Sedergren
Class of '85
Campaign Executive Committee
Don Peterson
Class of '71
Campaign Executive Committee
Darwin Kovacs
Class of '73
Campaign Executive Committee
Jeff Coy
Class of '91
Campaign Executive Committee
Matt Zembruski
Class of '93
Campaign Executive Committee
Arly Dungca
Class of '08
Campaign Executive Committee
Matt Schulze
Class of '08
Campaign Executive Committee
Eli Ellis
Class of '20
Board President
Jacob Caballero
Class of '25
Campaign Project Manager
Want to help?
The committee welcomes brothers who can contribute time toward outreach, events, or stewardship. Email giving@mass-delta.org or see Get Involved.
Just as the Connector unified our chapter, this project will ensure that the White House continues to inspire, shelter, and connect generations of brothers to come.
The Vision 150 Case Statement, Massachusetts Delta Board of Directors, 2026
Generations of brothers
The generations of brothers making this possible.
Vision 150 is a multi-generation effort. Every pledge class is on the board — from the men who lived the 1968 fire to the brothers initiated last fall. Participation rates are updated quarterly through the close of the campaign.
72
Brothers pledged to date
8%
Living-alumni participation
6/7
Decades represented
2
Lead-match classes '79 & '85
Class-by-class breakdownShow all 26 classes ↓
ClassBrothers pledgedParticipation
'6219%
'71214%
'72222%
'73433%
'74964%
'75225%
'76323%
'77217%
'78113%
'79★950%
'8017%
'816100%
'82211%
'83638%
'85★110%
'8714%
'8916%
'91212%
'9316%
'0517%
'08327%
'2018%
'2216%
'23425%
'24211%
'25427%
'79 and '85 lead the campaign with a combined $400,000 matching pool. Anonymous gifts are honored on request. To correct or update a class roll, contact giving@mass-delta.org.
Add your name →Get involved
Five ways to show up for Mass Delta.
A capital campaign is more than dollars. It's stewardship, advocacy, and brotherhood — pick the lane that fits your bandwidth.
01 · Give now
Make a gift
The fastest way to support Vision 150. One-time, recurring, or pledged across multiple years — every dollar through Aug 1 counts toward the $400K match.
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02 · Plan a gift
Planned & legacy gifts
Bequests, charitable remainder trusts, IRA QCDs, stock and donor-advised fund transfers. The most tax-efficient ways to give — and they build the Education Fund for generations.
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03 · Volunteer
Volunteer for the committee
Join the Vision 150 working committee — outreach to your class year, stewardship calls, event hosting, or construction liaison. A few hours a month moves the campaign forward. Click this card to email, or reach us directly at giving@mass-delta.org.
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04 · Stay in touch
Update your contact info
Mass Delta only mails campaign updates and event invites to verified addresses. Takes about 60 seconds — and it's how we keep you on the list.
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Campaign timeline
Three phases. One continuous improvement.
From silent-phase lead gifts to construction to permanent endowment — a deliberate, board-managed path.
Phase 01
Lead gifts & match secured
Sep 2025 – Apr 2026
- $400K matching commitment from Classes of '79 and '85
- Leadership Gift outreach to alumni capable of $10K+ commitments
- Construction documents finalized for the White House
SAE Golf Tournament
Aug 1, 2026
Aug 1, 2026
Phase 02
White House renovation begins
Jun 2026 – Aug 2027
- Exterior siding, insulation, historic windows, fire escape
- Interior: commercial kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, halls
- Quarterly construction updates published to alumni
Phase 03
Brown House & Endowment
Sep 2027 onward
- Brown House Improvement Fund fully seeded
- Chapter Education Fund seeded and invested
- Final campaign report sent to all alumni at the end of 2026
- Donor recognition completed in 2027
Campaign updates
The latest from Vision 150.
Quarterly updates from the Campaign Executive Committee — milestones, construction progress, and stewardship news.
Celebrate with us at Golf Tournament
Brothers, families, and friends — join us for the Vision 150 golf tournament.
Campaign crosses $900K
Combined total past $908,000 — more than 90% of the $1M goal — with 72 donors across 26 class years committed.
Hazardous materials walkthrough complete
Lead paint abatement scoped before exterior work; original clapboard discovered under the aluminum siding.
Read on the renovation page →Classes of '79 and '85 commit $400K match
A combined $400,000 challenge that doubles every dollar raised through August 1.
How to give →
Permit drawings approved; project goes out to bid
Worcester Historical Commission signed off on the 14-sheet permit set from Dixon Salo Architects.
Read on the renovation page →Frequently asked
Questions, briefly answered.
Is my gift tax-deductible?+
Yes, when given through our 501(c)(3) tax-deductible pathway. Mass Delta has partnered with the SAE National Foundation to establish the Mass Delta Chapter Allocation Fund (CAF). Gifts of $10,000 or more are fully tax-deductible through the CAF; the SAE Foundation issues your receipt. Smaller gifts to MADBOD (a 501(c)(7)) are not tax-deductible. Consult your tax advisor for advice specific to your situation.
How does the $400,000 match work?+
Lead donors from the Classes of 1979 and 1985 have committed a combined $400,000 to match alumni gifts. Our total goal is $1M; the alumni community needs to raise the first $600K, which then unlocks the $400K match. Every dollar you contribute through August 1, 2026 counts toward unlocking that match.
How will the $1M be divided?+
White House Exterior — $300K. White House Bathrooms & Bedrooms — $300K. White House Kitchen & Interior Halls — $100K. Brown House Improvement Fund — $150K. Chapter Education Fund — $150K. Each line item is scoped, quoted by local contractors, and overseen by the Mass Delta Board of Directors.
Can I make a recurring or pledged gift?+
Yes. Recurring monthly gifts span up to 5 years, charging once a month through the saewpi.com giving portal. Multi-year pledges (typically 3 or 5 years) are honored in full toward your recognition tier even when paid out across years. Reach out for custom pledge schedules.
What about stock, DAF, or IRA-rollover gifts?+
We accept appreciated securities, donor-advised fund (DAF) recommendations, and IRA qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) — all tax-efficient pathways processed through the SAE Foundation CAF. Contact giving@mass-delta.org for the chapter's EIN, broker DTC instructions, and bank wire details.
Will my employer match my gift?+
Many employers — particularly engineering firms employing WPI alumni — match charitable gifts to a 501(c)(3). Check your employer's matching-gift program; the chapter is happy to provide tax-ID documentation. Employer matches are added to your recognition tier.
Who is on the Massachusetts Delta Board of Directors?+
The Mass Delta Board of Directors (MADBOD) is the 501(c)(7) governing body of the chapter, made up of alumni who oversee chapter operations, housing, finance, and alumni engagement. Current members:
- Eli Ellis '20 — President
- Josh Martin '22 — Vice President of Finance
- Mitch DeVillers '23 — Vice President of Housing
- Adam Olson '23 — Vice President of Alumni Engagement
- Tim Walsh '24 — Clerk
- Evan MacGregor '23 — Director of Professional Development
- Marc Rosenthal '23 — Director of Housing Improvement
- Eric Reardon '21 — Director of Alumni Engagement
- Chris Mercer '21 — Director of Website Engagement
- Arly Dungca '07 — Director of Development
Can I give anonymously?+
Yes. Anonymous gifts are honored without listing in the donor recognition section. You can request anonymity at the time of giving or contact the committee at any time to update your listing preferences.
What if I can only give a small amount?+
Every gift counts. Smaller gifts are recognized alongside Vision Gifts and Leadership Gifts on the donor roll, and small gifts in volume are how a chapter campaign signals widespread alumni support. There is no minimum to participate.
The next chapter starts now.
130 years of brotherhood at WPI. The next 150 begin with your gift.