If I were to build a kappa house....

[gee_ess]

Kappamd-

Don't give up without a fight!

The stained glass windows in our chapter room were the result of a "project" specific fundraiser. Sending out a mailer/letter/appeal with the specific project and cost with breakdowns for different levels of giving is what did the trick for us. A certain amount donated earned the donor her name on a small engraved plate at the bottom of each window. Pledge classes donated, individuals, etc. It really turned out nice!

Also, remember that a piece of stained glass can be hung on top of (behind?) an existing window which makes it much more affordable than actually installing a stained glass window.


Sorry to hijack the thread - just wanted to comment!

[Kappamd]

Originally Posted by gee_ess

Kappamd-

Don't give up without a fight!

The stained glass windows in our chapter room were the result of a "project" specific fundraiser. Sending out a mailer/letter/appeal with the specific project and cost with breakdowns for different levels of giving is what did the trick for us. A certain amount donated earned the donor her name on a small engraved plate at the bottom of each window. Pledge classes donated, individuals, etc. It really turned out nice!

Also, remember that a piece of stained glass can be hung on top of (behind?) an existing window which makes it much more affordable than actually installing a stained glass window.


Sorry to hijack the thread - just wanted to comment!

Oh, we haven't! We're in the process of raising about $44,000 just for needed repairs (new AC and heating, new roof, etc.) through a letterwriting campaign to the alumni of our chapter, and I think we're about halfway there. We were incredibly fortunate to recieve funding from other sources for new furniture, flooring, window treatments (fleur de lis!), and paint. From the pics posted on our renovation blog, our little lodge is looking beautiful now!