Delt Foundation Donor Spotlight: Nathan Marohn, Butler
As the external vice president of the Beta Zeta Chapter, Nathan C. Marohn (Butler University, 2025) found a possibility to express his leadership skills and philanthropic passions as one. A rising junior, Marohn credits his passion for giving back to the Foundation due to what he has gained from becoming a member. Marohn recently sat down with Abby Paragon, Coordinator of Foundation Communications, to chat about his relationship with the Delt Foundation.
Q: What does “giving back” mean to you?
A: To me, it’s a way to show an organization or a friend that you appreciate what they’ve done. It’s to say “Thank You” for impacting me in a way and to show my commitments to furthering (the organization’s) efforts and mission. Personally, it is something that really fulfills me.
Q: What made you choose to give back to the Delt Foundation and join the Crescent Society?
A: Before going through recruitment, I thought Greek life wasn’t for me, but I still went through with the process. Joining Delt has been one of the best decisions I could’ve made, not only personally, but also because of the opportunities that Delt has provided me outside of the Fraternity. I never thought I’d be in a fraternity, let alone be a part of the chapter’s executive team. Leadership and philanthropy are two of my passions, and these are areas I really wouldn’t have been able to exercise without my external vice president position. Giving back is my way of saying thank you to Delta Tau Delta for providing me with these opportunities and giving me a way to express my passions. Before joining Delt, I hadn't yet realized my voice and the opportunities I’ve gained from Delt gave me the outlet to use it.
Q: What was one of the biggest lessons you’ve learned at a Delt Foundation sponsored event?
A: Attending Karnea was impactful to me because you get to experience Delt as more than just your chapter. Spending time with so many other chapters really opens your eyes to the impact we can make as a whole organization. It was very evident that we all share the same core values and lead our lives by the same morals; the impact a Delt can make is extremely powerful.
Q: How has Delt molded your undergraduate experience and how do you hope it plays a role in your future?
A: Delt has already taught me so many values and lessons that I’ve used outside of the Fraternity. I know I’ll always have a brotherhood that will hold me accountable and is filled with people trying to better themselves. Giving back to such a great organization and Fraternity is so easy because it has provided my brothers and me with the foundation to live a successful and educational life.