Association & Non-Profit Management at Theta Chi International Headquarters
Theta Chi Fraternity is a non-profit corporation that operates similar to an association model. In the United States, there are approximately 300,000 registered non-profits, accounting for about 12.5 million jobs. In this experience, you will come to understand the business principles and career opportunities available in the association and non-profit sector.
- Connect with staff at all levels of the International Headquarters to understand how the fraternity operates to support over 150 chapters across the United States and Canada.
- Understand the operations and management of the professional aspects of the fraternity.
- Participate in a project focused on advancing the fraternity’s initiatives and improving the lives of its members.
- Visit with other alumnus brothers in the non-profit sector.
- How you can have a successful career in association and non-profit management, no matter the type of work you are looking for, business, education, marketing, or finance.
Logistics
October 27-29, 2025 (applications due October 1, 2025)
10 spots available
Applicant profile: Looking for collegians who are interested in the fields of association management, non-profit management, charitable sector roles, fundraising, organizational development, sales, marketing and communications, and other areas.
Meet the Host:
Michael J. Mayer (Epsilon Phi/Central Missouri 2004)
Chief Executive Officer
Mike Mayer has served as Theta Chi Fraternity's chief executive since May 2010. In this role, he is responsible for the management of the International Headquarters staff and the day-to-day operations of the Fraternity.
Immediately following the completion of his undergraduate degree, Mike joined the International Headquarters staff as a Leadership and Education Consultant during the 2004/2005 and 2005/2006 academic years. Following his employment on the Fraternity’s Field Staff, Mike became a Capital Campaign Consultant with Pennington & Company, a fundraising firm based in Lawrence, KS. He returned to the International Headquarters staff in October 2007 as Associate Executive Director.
In 2004, Mike received Theta Chi’s Reginald E.F. Colley Trophy, the award given annually to the Fraternity’s most outstanding collegiate member. He has also received the Fraternity’s Alumni Award and Citation of Honor. Mike is a 2005 recipient of the North-American Interfraternity Conference’s Award of Distinction.
Beyond Theta Chi Fraternity, Mike is a member of the Fraternity Executives Association (FEA) and American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). He is the Immediate Past President of the Fraternity Executives Association (FEA). From 2014 to 2016, he served as Co-Chairman of FEA’s Annual Field Staff Conference.
In the community, Mike serves on the Stewardship Council at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Roman Catholic Church in Carmel, IN. He also previously served on the Board of Directors of the Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation.
Mike received his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Central Missouri. He also has a Master of Public Affairs Degree from the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IU Indianapolis.