Sorority Fundraisers

Sorority Fundraising: Strategy and Tips to Run a Successful Fundraiser

Raising funds for any organization is difficult that's why sororities would do well to know the following tips and strategies in running successful fundraisers to reach their monetary goals.

Fundraising Goal Awareness. It is vital that sorority members fully understand the goals of the fundraiser. It is also important that the fundraiser's audience understand and sympathize with the sorority's goals so that they can easily contribute to the cause.

Creative Fundraising Ideas. Greeks know how to put the fun in fundraising by coming up with creative ideas. Fundraisers do not always have to mean bake sale days, car wash days and raffle tickets. Sororities can think of other activities like hosting a fundraising basketball game that pits professors against teachers for fun. They can then charge a fee for those who want to see their professors fight against younger fellow students in a friendly game.

A talent show can also be a very entertaining and worthwhile fundraising activity. Aside from unearthing possible hidden talents from members of participating sororities, fraternities and non-Greek organizations, this activity is also sure to draw in a lot of people. Friends, classmates and even relatives will usually come to watch people showcasing their talents, so an audience is almost always guaranteed.

Jello wrestling is another event that is sure to draw in people. Sorority girls and fraternity guys will be pitted against each other in a friendly jello wrestling match. The organizing sorority can charge an entrance fee for those who want to watch the event and charge a fee for those who want to participate in the matches themselves. Other creative ideas include date auctions, breakfast fundraisers and bowling nights.

Publicity. It's important for sororities to advertise their fundraising events heavily so that people attend these activities. The more people come, the easier it will be for a sorority to reach their monetary goal. Campus newsletters, flyers, bulletin boards, radio announcements, TV spots (if the budget allows it), e-mails and even shirts with the fundraiser's info written all over are great ways to publicize an event.

Community Participation. Several colleges allow non-students and non-faculty members to join in some school activities. It's ideal for sororities to schedule their fundraisers during these times so that the local community can also take participate.

Member Participation. This is perhaps the most important thing of all when planning a successful fundraiser. It is essential that all the members of the sorority hosting the fundraising event understand and are committed to the goal of the event. It becomes easier to raise the amount the sorority needs when all of its members are doing their part and are working hard to attain their goal.