The best thing to do is to do your homework and come to the Foundation with an idea in mind in writing, preferable in the form of a proposal they can really consider.
It should include, but not be limited to: cost, location and agenda complete with a theme. Remember that your ideas need to revolve around the following themes: Leadership, scholarship, philanthropy and Education. If you just want a membership workshop, Foundation cannot help you. If it is something they can fund to make your chapter stronger in one of the four areas I listed, I'm sure they will consider it.
Also remember that there are chapters that are in significant need of development in these areas, and there is sure to be some level of priority to these requests. Just becaue they may not be able to help you this year does not mean that will be the case every year. Foundation has limited resources, and until each of us makes a committment to change that by our own personal contribution (remember- any contribution is a good thing, no matter how small) they need to take these requests in the priority of who needs what most- and consider the available places they can find funds. Don't get discouraged. Foundation is run by and supported by SISTERS...no one else. If they can help, they will- sisters are like that.
Make sure that you work through your area officers when putting this together. They can help and guide you better than anyone in this process. If you do not know who they are, pm me and I will let you know your area director and give you the referral.
In the meantime, bring back this message to your chapter- and help me max out the matching funds I have offered. Collegiate or alumnae, does not matter- I will match any dollar given by a sister who has not given before up to 1,000.00. Who knows? It may be just the funds needed to fulfill your request.
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