About Courageous Leadership
Courageous Leadership is experienced during every part of Phi Gamma Delta membership, and all brothers should participate. Programs are designed to help Courageous Leadership be a continual conversation in the chapter.
Annual Programs

Ritual Retreat
- When: Chapters should host Ritual Retreat programming for all brothers who will initiate men into Phi Gamma Delta 1-2 weeks before initiation
- Approximate Run-Time: 60 minutes
- Reporting Responsibility Role: Chapter Historian
- Facilitator Preparation: Reference the program guide below

Election Prep
- When: Chapters should host Election Prep programming 6-8 weeks before chapter elections
- Reporting Responsibility Role: Chapter President

DEIB
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) programming is vital to make sure all members feel like they belong within the Fraternity. It’s also critical for ensuring brothers are strong members of their campus and community. Long-term DEIB programming allows brothers to be global citizens.
- Reporting Responsibility Role: Built to Lead or DEIB Chairman
- Fraternity DEIB Programs: The program guides are linked below

Health & Safety
Health & Safety programs are held annually in-person. This training is assigned to chapters by IHQ staff based on previous history and needs. At the start of the academic year, chapters are responsible for contacting their assigned facilitator to schedule their training during the school year. We use volunteer facilitators, so we recommend scheduling training during the weekend.
- Approximate Run-Time: Varies based on which program the chapter is assigned
- Reporting Responsibility Role: Corresponding Secretary
Facilitator Preparation
First 2-3 Weeks of the Academic Year: Schedule a call with your assigned Health & Safety facilitator and build a plan for communication and selecting a date.
One Month Before the Program:
- Confirm date, time and location with your facilitator.
- Confirm an appropriate space is booked to host the program.
Excellent of Purpose Transitions
The following programs should be hosted at the end of each academic year – once per audience listed under each program’s descriptions.

Courageous Leadership Welcome
- Audience: Members who are not graduating during the current or following academic years.
- Approximate Run-Time: 90 minutes
- Reporting Responsibility Role: Built to Lead Chairman
- Facilitator & Participant Preparation: Reference the program guide below

Not for College Days Alone Welcome
- Audience: Members graduating the following academic year.
- Approximate Run-Time: 100 minutes
- Reporting Responsibility Role: Built to Lead Chairman
- Facilitator & Participant Preparation: Reference the program guide below

Graduate Brother Welcome
- Audience: Members graduating during the current academic year.
- Approximate Run-Time: 115 minutes
- Reporting Responsibility Role: Built to Lead Chairman
- Facilitator & Participant Preparation: Reference the program guide below
Program Planning Guide
Built to Lead Program Planning Guide: Utilize this guide to plan and track your chapter’s Courageous Leadership programs.
Reporting
Reporting Responsibility: All Courageous Leadership programs should be reported by the role listed in the program descriptions above.
Roles
Undergraduate Roles: Built to Lead Chairman and Courageous Leader Member
Graduate Advisor Role: BCA Built to Lead