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Originally posted by Cloud9
Thanks for the responses so far, it's very helpful and encouraging!
I have another question...it may be a bit of a side track---how can we encourage the undergrads to solicit money from the alumni? We're all working and actually have money to donate for once in our lives, but it's like they're embarrassed to ask for it! And having only just crossed to the alumni side, I must admit that I was also a bit squeamish about asking for help from the alumni. Is there any way that we could "officially" let them know that it's ok to ask?
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Oh my gosh! Every chapter should be so lucky as to have this problem!
Maybe you could send them flowers for rush from the XYZ alumnae association, saying "Good luck and please let us know if you need anything!" or email the alum chair asking her if the chapter has a "Wish List" of items they would like. Other ideas are an annual scholarship (maybe for the new member with the highest grades) or sending money on Founder's Day. Once they get the idea that you are willing, I think that they'll be happy to ask!
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