Global Service Initiative

Global Service Initiative

The Delta Upsilon Global Service Initiative (GSI) offers members a unique opportunity to fundraise and engage in direct service in developing nations and regions of the world while uniting their actions with the principles of the fraternity.
Throughout the year, chapters and colonies raise funds for the GSI to support the projects that brothers will complete hands-on during the immersion trip experience. Through an application process, members travel to, study in, and work with a community where social and economic conditions are substandard. Support the Global Service Initiative by giving to the program.


2012 Opportunities and Fees
GSI New Orleans, Louisiana: March 18 - 24
     $500/person plus travel expenses

GSI Negril, Jamaica: May 12 - 19
     $1,000/person plus travel expenses

GSI Negril, Jamaica: June 2 - 9
     $1,000/person plus travel expenses

Application Process
Apply online for the 2012 Global Service Initiative trips.

GSI New Orleans:
     Application deadline: February 1, 2012
     Notification of selection: February 6, 2012
     Deposit due ($250): February 17, 2012
     Final payment due ($250): March 9, 2012

GSI Jamaica
     Application deadline: March 1, 2012
     Notification of selection: March 15, 2012
     Deposit due ($500): March 30, 2012
     Final payment due ($500): April 30, 2012

Fundraising Levels
$1,000 - Minimum expectation and recognition at the 2012 Leadership Institute GSI Luncheon and in the DU Quarterly

$3,000 - One guaranteed participant from your chapter/colony (not including travel expenses) in a global trip and recognition at the 2012 Leadership Institute GSI Luncheon and in the DU Quarterly

$5,500 - Two guaranteed participants from your chapter/colony (not including travel expenses) in a global trip and recognition at the 2012 Leadership Institute GSI Luncheon and in the DU Quarterly

$10,000 - Three guaranteed participants from your chapter/colony (not including travel expenses) in a global trip, a customized GSI video featuring interviews with your three participants on site, and recognition at the 2012 Leadership Institute GSI Luncheon and in the DU Quarterly

Fundraising ideas for the Global Service Initiative

More information on fundraising for GSIIf you would like more information on the 2011 Global Service Initiative trip join our Facebook fan page or download the GSI information sheet.