The organization is a co-founder and member of the National Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Panhellenic Association (NAPA).

[7][6] Delta Phi Lambda chapters have made history in efforts to increase diversity and the multicultural sorority experience in addition to being a founding member of NAPA.

[15] Sisters of Delta Phi Lambda are referred to as DFL, DPhiL, or Butterflies, as derived from the organization's nickname symbol, and mascot.

[17] Membership in Delta Phi Lambda is gained via invitation extended to women attending a college or university with an active chapter.

[19] This partnership was officially established in February 2018, with the shared goal of raising awareness for osteoporosis and its impact on individuals' bone health.

Delta Phi Lambda chapters are required by national regulations to hold philanthropic events that increase awareness of social injustice, bring attention to issues facing the Asian community, or support local organizations doing similar work.

This can take many forms, including but not limited to raising money to donate to American Bone Health, sponsoring lectures by AAPI professionals, and volunteering at sporting events with charitable contributions.