Honestly? Having the alumni help with the website is a GREAT way to keep interested alumni active with the chapter, for a number of reasons...
1) It gives them something to contribute to that isn't money specific
2) It gives them a reason to continue to come to meetings if they can make it (and be involved in the meetings)
3) It takes a load off of the actives' plate, especially with a small chapter that might be struggling to fill offices
4) It virtually forces active-alumni interaction, which solves that issue.
Even with a larger chapter, have your local alumni help out with the website. Create a committee if needed to gather materials for it, write articles, interview sisters, etc. Make it interesting and put the effort into it-- it will NOT go to waste.
~ Mel.