When it comes to fundraising, there are many aspects to be thinking about during the planning period. If you're a first-time treasurer, or are feeling a bit burnout and don’t know what to do, or are just want some new ideas. You have come to the right place! Let’s break down how to do fundraising!
To build your budget?
For an on campus event?
For items for the chapter?
For an off campus event?
For convention?
For national convention?
Etc.
Students?
Faculty/Staff?
Family/Friends?
Community members within your institution?
Community members not within your institution?
Etc.
NOTE: Do you have a fundraising idea that is not on this list and you would love to add it here for other chapters to have as an example? Reach out to mwdsectreas@tbsigma.org to get your fundraising ideas added!
Is this a logical fundraiser?
Do we have the supplies? Do we need to purchase supplies?
Will this fundraiser end up covering the cost of supplies plus profit?
What timeframe does this fundraiser have?
One day, one week, a month, etc.
Is this a one time fundraiser or a repeated fundraiser?
How will you get the word out about this fundraiser?
How much profit do you think this fundraiser will bring in?
Etc.
As it is stated in the title, this is just a sneak peek into fundraising information. This is not all there is, therefore take this information as a starting point. Of course, if you are needing any further guidance or help please do not hesitate to reach out to mwdsectreas@tbsigma.org, we are so happy to help and assist you with your fundraising needs!
Reach out to Alumni through email and letters. Share what you have done in the chapter and how their support could help you continue in this chapter. Always send thank yous!
Use Social Media!
Help Membership Candidates pay their first year dues
Reach out to Alumni through email and letters. Share what you have done in the chapter and how their support could help you continue in this chapter. Always send thank yous!
Use Social Media!
A competitive fundraiser focused on which group could win more, putting sections against sections. Typically, it has a prize.
During V-day season, specially wrapped crush cans are sold and delivered to someone of their choosing!
A fundraiser focused on the opportunity to get to throw whipped cream or pie in someone else's face.