Tau Beta Sigma’s 80th Anniversary Capital Campaign

Celebrating 80 Years of Service, Sisterhood, and Music

The traditional symbol for an 80th Anniversary is Oak. The oak tree is a powerful symbol of strength, longevity, wisdom, and endurance. With deep roots and ever-reaching branches, the oak grows slowly but steadily, weathering storms and thriving through generations. It is a symbol of both legacy and potential.

For eight decades, Tau Beta Sigma has been rooted in the powerful purpose of serving college bands, empowering women in music, and fostering Sisterhood through service. Like the oak, we have stood strong through seasons of change, drawing strength from our foundational Values while reaching upward to meet the needs of the future.

As we celebrate our 80th Anniversary, we proudly launch Rooted in Purpose, Reaching for Tomorrow – a capital campaign that honors the legacy we’ve cultivated and plants new seeds for growth. This campaign is more than a fundraiser – it is a reflection of our founding and history, who we are today, and what we boldly envision for the future. Together, we will nurture our legacy and ensure that the branches of our Sorority continue to grow strong for generations to come.

Purpose

You can help Tau Beta Sigma by financially contributing to key initiatives that support our Mission of serving collegiate bands, empowering women in music, and preserving our rich history. These initiatives will sustain the heart of our organization while extending its impact into the decades to come.

Campaign Funding Initiatives

Maintaining and Improving the Wava Memorial Garden ($50,000)
Our beloved Wava Memorial Garden honors the legacy of founder Wava Banes Turner Henry. Campaign funds will allow us to enhance the garden’s natural beauty, expand memorial features, and improve accessibility so members and guests can continue to reflect, honor, and celebrate her legacy.

Women in Music, Scholarships, and Leadership Development ($100,000)
Tau Beta Sigma’s Women in Music program uplifts and supports women in the collegiate and professional band world. Your donation will:

• • Expand scholarship opportunities to empower te next generation of leaders
  • Increase the WIM Endowment to ensure long-term sustainability of the program
  • Fund leadership training and create a dedicated trust to support future student development

National Archives, Facilities, and Operational Resources ($150,000)
To preserve our organization’s past and prepare for the future, these funds will:

• • Digitize and enhance the National Archives to ensure broader access for students and researchers
  • Fund necessary renovations for our properties, including ADA accessibility improvements
  • Pay off the remaining mortgage on the NHQ Business Annex
  • Support staff development and operational stability, ensuring our Headquarters remains a reliable hub for members nationwide

Giving Levels

All donors contributing $80 or more will be recognized on the 80th Anniversary Honor Banner, displayed at the 2025 and 2027 National Conventions. Most levels also receive our exclusive 80th Anniversary Pin, available only during the 2025–2027 biennium.

Limited-Edition 80th Anniversary Pin

Your Impact Is Tax Deductible

Tau Beta Sigma is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions to the 80th Anniversary Campaign are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Year in Review: Rooted in Purpose. Reaching for Tomorrow.

As Tau Beta Sigma celebrates 80 years of Service, Sisterhood, and Music, the first year of our 80th Anniversary Capital Campaign has demonstrated the power of a united Sorority committed to honoring our past while boldly investing in our future. 

Inspired by the oak tree and symbolizing strength, longevity, and enduring growth, this campaign has invited Sisters, alumni, and friends to help ensure that Tau Beta Sigma remains rooted in its founding values while reaching forward to meet the needs of generations to come.  

Campaign Overview

• Campaign Theme: Rooted in Purpose, Reaching for Tomorrow
• Campaign Goal: $300,000
• Campaign Timeline: March 2025 – December 2027

The campaign supports three core funding priorities that sustain the heart of Tau Beta Sigma while extending our impact into the future:

1. Wava Memorial Garden 
2. Women in Music, Scholarships, and Leadership Development
3. National Archives, Facilities, and Operational Resources

Year One Impact at a Glance

• Total Raised to 7/15/2026: $119,250.52
• Campaign Progress Toward Goal: 39% of $300,000 goal
• Number of Donors: 220
• Average Gift Amount: $87.68
• Largest Single Gift: $10,000
• Number of Recurring Monthly Donors: 61

Together, these contributions represent a powerful collective investment in Tau Beta Sigma’s future and reflect the generosity and dedication of our Sisters and supporters. 

Looking Ahead

With the campaign still underway through December 2027, the successes of this first year provide strong momentum as we continue to:

• Broaden donor participation
• Grow recurring gifts
• Advance toward full funding of all three campaign initiatives

Every contribution helps plant seeds that will grow into expanded opportunities, stronger infrastructure, and a thriving Tau Beta Sigma for decades to come.  

With Gratitude

We extend our heartfelt thanks to every donor who has supported the 80th Anniversary Campaign during its first year. Your generosity honors 80 years of service and Sisterhood and ensures that Tau Beta Sigma remains rooted in purpose while reaching confidently for tomorrow.