HELP! terrible alumni relations!! need ideas!

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My chapter has ZERO alumni relations. literally, zero. our chapter really needs a lot of work, and I just got elected VP programming and I am determined to make alumnae my first priority! I need ideas how to get in touch with Alumni and get a relationship going with them!! Is it appropriate to ask them for money?? We don't have a sorority house, just a suite, so I don't know if it is appropriate to ask for money for our chapter use, would it be more appropriate to ask for money for philanthropy??

thanks for any ideas!!!