In 1983, national council merged the payment of lifetime membership into Initiation fees to simplify the payment process for our members. Before and since that time, alumnae have had the opportunity to pay national alumnae dues through their local alumnae chapter. The national organization now offers the option to pay national alumnae dues directly to the national organization. These dues support the ongoing work of volunteers and staff focused on alumnae membership on a national level.

Yes! We are bringing back dues renewal emails the month of your dues expiration. You can also sign up for automatic renewals each year!

That’s possible! Our records take time to update, and if you paid through an alumnae chapter, you should check with them to make sure your dues were submitted to National Headquarters. You can check your dues paying status by logging on to your profile. If your profile shows a “dues paid through” date later than today, you should see a note that “you are not due for renewal.” If that is not the case, we have not received your dues payment.

Ideally everyone! As a membership organization, we hope everyone sees the benefit in Sigma Kappa alumnae membership and continues to support the organization. However, only national officers, alumnae chapter members, collegiate advisory board members and house corporation board members are required to pay national alumnae dues annually.

Yes and no. When you pay your dues locally, you may be paying local and national dues. Alumnae chapters are responsible for sending the $35 national dues portion to national headquarters, while the remaining amount is the local dues portion.If your national dues payment to your local chapter is not reflected in your profile, contact your chapter president or VPF to ensure your national dues were submitted.

Alumnae chapters typically have local dues that can be used for events and basic operations. Each local chapter can set their local dues and budget accordingly to the activities they provide. If you pay more than $35, that remaining amount is the local dues you are paying into your local alumnae chapter.

Alumnae chapter leadership is responsible for sending in the national dues portion to NHQ. If you’re getting a reminder, the leadership may not have done that yet. Reach out to your vice president for finance to ensure your national payment is sent accordingly. This will ensure you are nationally recognized as a dues paying member with the organization.

The $35 is split between operational expenses and events for alumnae, such as national convention and Connect Events.

Per IRS classification, the Sigma Kappa Sorority is a 501(c)7 member organization; the Sigma Kappa Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Only donations made to a 501(c)3 are tax deductible.

Yes! After logging in and adding your payment information, you will see a link where you can set up recurring payment.

This is normal. Member records update daily, so you should see this change to your profile by the next day.