š°Master list of sorority fundraising ideas!Ā š°
Q:Ā I am the assistant philanthropy chair of my chapter. We are doing some research on different philanthropy events for our chapter besides the ones we have been doing for the past few years. Do you have any advice on finding events that other sororities have done and some ideas for coming up with original philanthropy events? Thanks!
A:Ā Launching a new fundraiser is a fabulous idea for keeping your membership interested, attracting fellow greeks on campus, increasing participation and energizing everyone connected to your philanthropy!
The first step is to decide what TYPE of fundraiser you want to tackle. Is your chapter more the sports type, or foodie fans? Think about what your sisters, alumnae and other greeks will respond to. Also, if five other chapters already have food sales, you should try a dodgeball tournament instead. Being unique will attract more attention!Ā
š° Ā Creative Sorority Fundraising Ideas by Category:š°
š° Ā SPECIAL EVENT fundraisers:Ā
Gala Dinner & Silent AuctionĀ
Fraternity Bachelor Auction
Christmas Caroling Service
Shopping Night at a Favorite Dress Boutique - a % of sales donated to the chapter philanthropy.
Carnival/Festival for Kids
Dunk Tank - recruit popular people to dunk
Junker Car or Old Computer Smash - charge for turns bashing an old jalopy, or vintage computers.
Campus āCelebā Bartenders Event
Service Auction - sorority & fraternity volunteers are auctioned off for 2 hour āworkā sessions.
Restaurant Special -Ā a % of food sales donated to the chapter philanthropy.
š° Ā COMPETITION fundraisers:
āMRā Sorority Contest
Chicken Wing Eating Contest
Skip-a-thon, Walk-a-thon, Seesaw-a-thon, Skate-a-thon, etcā¦
Battle of the College Bands
Decorated Golf Cart Parade & Competition
Halloween Costume Competition
Yellow Rubber Ducky RaceĀ
Male Beauty Pageant - dressed as women.
Goldfish Races - set up two rain gutters filled with water as race tracks. Contestants are given a straw to blow on the water to help the fish along to the finish line.Ā
Charity Specific Events - such as Walking in High Heeled Shoes, Bra Dart Board, Relay for Life, etcā¦
š° Ā FOOD fundraisers:Ā
Taco/Burritos/Nachos BarĀ
Build Your Own Sub Sandwich
Popular Food Truck on Campus
Watermelon Eating Contest
Frozen Yogurt Eating Contest
All You Can Eat Baked Potato Bar
Gourmet Popcorn Tasting Party
Eat for a Cause - ask a local restaurant to donate 10% of their profits on a designated night, in exchange for encouraging greeks to eat there.
š°Ā SPORTS fundraisers:
Powder Puff Football Game
Swimming Pool CompetitionsĀ
Miniature Golf Tournament
Coolers with Wheels Races
Inflatable Rock Wall Climbing Competition
Greek āChariotā Races
š° Ā SERVICE & SALES fundraisers:Ā
Discounted Prom Dress Sale
Candy-gram/Flower-gram/Balloon-gram Deliveries on Campus (especially for Valentines Day and finals)
Finals Week Snack Deliveries
Raffle with Amazing Grand Prize
Sell Swag - koozies, buttons, or other small accessories.
Sorority Trunk Show ~ especially greek jewelry or fashions.
Yard Sale or Antique Sale
Holiday Gift Wrapping Service
Flower Sales for Valentineās Day
Guess How Many ___ in the Jar - M&Ms, jelly beans, peanuts.
Friendship Bracelet Sales
Pink Flamingos on Greek Row - sell pink flamingos to be placed (with a message) on sorority & fraternity house front lawns.
Sell Commemorative Bricks or Tiles for a Sorority House Construction Project
Massage Chair Booth - offer several chairs & charge for 10 minute messages by professional therapists.
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ā¢Ā Top 10 Types of Greek Marathons
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