Philanthropy Spotlight by Ceci Warren!
Hi!
My name is Ceci Warren, and I’m Alpha Xi Delta’s Foundation Support Director. In this role, I guide sisters through the Alpha Xi Delta Foundation scholarship process and lead fundraising efforts for our chapter-specific Gamma Eta Scholarship.
Each year, our chapter hosts our Buzz & Bid Tailgate and Silent Auction to raise funds for the Gamma Eta scholarship and bring together sisters, families, alumnae, and friends. This fun-filled day features live music, great food, and the chance to cheer on Georgia Tech as they face off against Clemson in a baseball game. With just four days to go, I’m so excited to see everyone and host the silent auction!
This year, for the first time, we’re thrilled to offer an online silent auction, giving even more members of our Alpha Xi community the chance to participate and support the Gamma Eta Scholarship. Featuring vacation resort certificates and more, bidding is open now through Saturday at 12 PM—don’t forget to place your bids here!
Over the past few months, my team and I have worked with local businesses, families, alumnae, and campus partners to collect items valued at over $38,000—ranging from resort stays and a custom Georgia Tech T-shirt quilt to an electric guitar and Braves tickets. It’s been incredibly inspiring to see our community rally behind this cause, and I can’t wait to see these incredible prizes go home with our lucky winners.
This role has been one of the most rewarding leadership experiences during my time at Georgia Tech. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to support my sisters’ education, connect with our community, and help grow the legacy of this scholarship. It's so important to provide sisters with the financial support they need to help them realize their full potential!
Lastly, a huge thank you to Kate Keuler, our Philanthropy VP, and Genna Dachtler, our Sponsorship Chair, for their incredible work in making this event a success. They have poured their heart and soul into taking this silent auction to new heights, and I could not ask for a better team to work with. Above all, I’m so thankful for the opportunity to support some of the most wonderful, brilliant, and inspiring women I know!
Hope to see you at Buzz & Bid this weekend—tickets are still available, so grab yours here!
– Ceci Warren
