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Originally Posted by mongrel
This philanthropy is being held at the University of Washington. Large campus, 40,000+ students. 29 Fraternities, 14 Sororities. As far as I know there is only one other week long philanthropy held by a fraternity, Sigma Chi Derby Days (and a few others held by sororities in spring.) We have done this philanthropy in the past, but it's getting a drastic overhaul this year. It's being held in the fall.
So here is the general rundown of ideas I have. The event is called "Old School Days" and it's based around the 90's. Our charity is Northwest Child, a local charity in Seattle read about it here. ==> http://www.northwestchild.org/mission.aspx
During the whole week, a jug will be set in each house living room or dinning room, just to collect change for more fundraising. Also t-shirts which I'm currently designing are going to be sold for profit, where the proceeds go towards the charity as well. Both jug money raised, and t-shirt sales give the sororities points.
(I thought about adding a raffle too, where would that be too much?)
Monday: This is the day most greek houses are closed and have chapter out here so nothing happens that day.
Tuesday: The founder of the charity is going to make an appearance for kick-off of the event to talk a little about Northwest Child. The event is a simple competition that will take place on our basketball court outside.
Wednesday: Simple competition again.
As far as simple competition, do you think I should do one or two for both Tuesday and Wednesday, and the competitions I'm deciding between are: 4 square, limbo, tug of war, hoola-hoop, water balloon toss. Can you think of any other, more appealing? Which of those do you like?
Thursday: Dodgeball competition. (Has had the most excitement around it in the past)
Friday: This is the day we gather all fundraising jugs, t-shirt sales, and total all points from events. The founder speaks just a little more about the charity and then presents a trophy to the winning sorority. Do you think a prize might be worthwhile? If so what would kind of prize would a sorority like to win? (It takes money from the charity to give a prize so it can't cost a lot)
Also two nights of the week I was thinking about a campfire 90's trivia competition and an "unofficial" Old School Days party. What days should they be on? I like the idea of doing the party Friday night after the philanthropy, but Thursday's are the popular party nights here. (People go home on the weekends)
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I am coming in a little late on this, but thought I would give my two cents.
From what I remember during my days as a collegiate, weeklong events were fun, however also quite draining. It can be difficult to find people to commit to a bunch of events, especially during fall quarter when sororities are busy with their own events. On the flip side of that, there is often a lot of excitement during fall quarter (particularly within new member classes) which can make more people want to get involved. I guess this is neither here nor there as you've already decided to have it in the fall.
I think not starting on Monday is good - though an option may be to start on Wednesday instead of Tuesday, so it's a three day competition. Kick-off Wednesday, with some of the games you mentioned, Dodgeball tournament on Thursday, then gather the fundraising materials on Friday. Or maybe you could start the fundraising Monday/Tuesday and hold events Wed-Fri. Just throwing out options.
As for the events themselves, I'm pretty sure a tug-of-war is done at Derby Days, so you may want to stay away from that. Of the events you listed I think the hula hoop and water balloon toss sound the best. And about the party, maybe you could throw it Thursday and have it be part of the fundraising somehow? I'm definitely not suggesting a drinking competition, but maybe something to do with the fundraising jugs? Or have a dance off with the winner getting points? Not sure on this one.
Anyway, good luck to you - hope everything goes well with the planning and events!
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