Unforunitly, NHQ do not have the money to help as they will say.
I know from experience. So, where do you as an Active Chapter turn to? The Alums of course!
There must be reasons for Alums to donate Money to the Chapter.
Do you as a Chapter keep them informed of events and happenings? Important!
Do you envolve Alums in events, Homecoming, Founders Day ?
OKAY, You have certain things that are listed that you need money for, how many other times have you asked for Money?
We do an Auction at Founders Day and Home Coming. I have bought a lot of items and given many more for it. Guess who Bids, Alums, they feel good about over bidding on items and have a great time of it. Example, An Alum flew in from Island off of Wahington State, brought a glass mug. He Won it!
Took it back with Him to Island.
So try to do things that make it fun for them to come back and bring the Family to have a good time.
Oh, if you have meetings that cannot be attended by wives, Have Something Planned for Them!
Ask a Sorority that YOU are close to and see if they will help!