Sorority Recruitment Help

[TinyDancer98]

Do some research into how the other chapters are recruiting. Clearly something is working for them that is not working for you- and they have access to all kinds of national resources to help with recruitment. Bump groups, pref ceremonies, conversation practice, etc- these exist for a reason and will help you in recruiting. There are bump groups specifically designed for smaller chapters that will help both PNMs and sisters meet a maximum number of women, as well as help you emphasize your strong recruiters and train the weaker ones. Do you do a preference ceremony? This is generally what makes or breaks a recruitment- if the PNMs are chit-chatting with your chapter on the last night and attending a personal, tear-jerking ceremony with another group, they're going to feel more connected to the other group while they go to fill out their pref card. It sounds like you have your bases well covered in terms of sisterhood and benefits, but are lacking in basic formal recruitment skills- which may be alienating to PNMs. Check out the book I Heart Recruitment, it will likely be a big help to you.

[sftbll17]

Thanks so much! One of the other sororities has been really helpful and is going to show us what their recruitment workshops are like and are going to give us materials that we could really use. We do have a ceremony for pref that involves both actives and alumni sisters. I will look into the bump groups for smaller chapters.

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by sftbll17

Thanks so much! One of the other sororities has been really helpful and is going to show us what their recruitment workshops are like and are going to give us materials that we could really use. We do have a ceremony for pref that involves both actives and alumni sisters. I will look into the bump groups for smaller chapters.

I'm really proud of this other group for showing Panhellenic spirit by reaching out to your chapter to help you improve. I didn't expect this, but that is great. I hope their assistance will be a big help to your chapter. I will give a third endorsement of "I Heart Recruitment." This book was tailor made for smaller chapters looking to recruit outside of the traditional formal style.