Philanthropic Activities

ASUADPi · #1 06-13-2006, 05:52 PM

I'm philanthropy chair for my alum association. I have two philanthropy's in the works. One I have to plan the other is done via RMH. I could really use some more ideas.

I really want to do philanthropy's that involve the collegians and the alums. The more they see us and are aware of our presence, other than Founders Day and FR, the better. I want more sisters to become actives in the alum association.

My dream (goal) would be to do a fundraiser for the new RMH that is going to be built at PCH with not only the chapter down here but the other chapter in the state. Whether that can be accomplished or not is a whole other issue. But that is why I can dream.

Ideas?

adpiucf · #2 06-13-2006, 06:00 PM

You could do a service project to benefit RMH with the collegians. In Orlando, we always decorate RMH together for the December holidays.

Co-host a Mother-Daughter Brunch with the chapter for Family Weekend at the University. Choose a classy venue, have some chapter members and alumnae provide entertainment, do the Mother Pin ceremony and maybe have a few door prizes. Charge for this event. Proceeds can benefit the RMH fund.

Memphis co-sponsors a golf tournament that supports RMH. The collegians and alumnae work together to plan it and involve local media. It has won some great recognition from ADPi!

Other ways to involve the collegians and alum: see what the chapter needs during recruitment. Alumnae can staff refreshment tables and behind-the-scenes needs. Alumnae can also donate meals to the chapter during recruitment as well as supplies they might need, especially for Philanthropy Day. For example, an AA in New Mexico sewed teddy bears for a CA chapter to use as part of their craft on that day at recruitment.

Plan a garage sale. Alums and collegians donate their unwanted stuff and help promote/staff the sale. Proceeds benefit RMH and possibly a chapter scholarship.

Call the chapter philanthropy chair. See what activities she has planned for the fall. Possibly you can arrange for alumnae to attend and participate, too!

Write letters to the chapter corresponding sec'y to be read aloud at the chapter meeting, wishing them luck on finals, congrats on their new alpha class, to have a great summer, etc. Reach out and remind them the AA is there. It helps for the AA to have a web site and a newsletter, too, that the collegians can also receive. Host a luncheon for new members before they take their Initiation Exam to introduce them to the idea that ADPi is for a Lifetime. Co-host a TME for alum and collegians.

Good luck!

ASUADPi · #3 06-13-2006, 06:05 PM

I LOVE the mother-daughter brunch idea!

Those are awesome ideas! Thank you so much!

FirstAndFinest · #4 06-13-2006, 06:44 PM

What kind of event/activity is the RMH planning already?
Whatever you do, you can incorporate the Pull for RMH project for a 3-chapter collumnae philanthropic - Could generate serious weight!

ASUADPi · #5 06-13-2006, 07:22 PM

They are planning an event called McNight on the Town. I went to it last year. Great event. They have a dinner, speaker and entertainment. They also do a silent auction. My parents also went last year, and it was their first time supporting RMH, I am so excited that they are planning to attend this year. They really enjoyed themselves and they loved helping RMH (which they know means a lot to me because of ADPi).

The event is completely planned by RMH. We had sister volunteer last year, but they aren't sure if they will be doing outside volunteers this year or not.

What they need us to do is get donations for the silent auction.

nauadpi · #6 06-13-2006, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by adpiucf

For example, an AA in New Mexico sewed teddy bears for a CA chapter to use as part of their craft on that day at recruitment.

They also previously did that for the NAU chapter as well...

One thing that can be an easy side project is to collect supplies for the local RMH or another child centered organization. The alum association that I am a part of with the help of the local adpi chapter collected supplies for a preschool type program that is for kids who would not likely be able to afford preschool...

FirstAndFinest · #7 06-14-2006, 07:26 AM

We're a newly reorganized alum assoc (not sure how much longer I can say that - has been 3 years....) and we've finally found our geographic. (It was "nj" and we've narrowed it down to a few counties, representing a few hundred alums.) There are 2 RMH and one is a bit closer than the other, but neither are in the defined geographic area, but that does not seem to matter! We get good attendance for Cooking @ RMH nights - one woman drove 90 minutes just to cook & it was her first alum event ever! (In NJ, that is a significant drive!)

We've also found area restuarants (chains, like Pizzeria Uno's and Chevy's Fresh Mex) offer "friends & family" fundraisers. Although we didn't go crazy with the advertising (like: none), we had a few great alum sister dinners at these places, enjoying the food and sisterhood and raising $$ at the same tiem! We used the $$ raised to cook at RMH during the year.

Right now, we are organizing a garage sale for the Fall with 100% of the proceeds going to RMH! Many associations do this and I've only heard great results.

We're also going to participate in the RMH Walk for Ronald (perhaps an ADPi alumna will be on the planning committee too!) and other walks (like breast cancer) as the RMH one is kinda far.

Your Alumnae Communications Director for your District should have a binder of examples of philanthropic activites, newletters, Pearl Conf Call minutes, etc. Ask her for ideas!

ASUADPi · #8 06-14-2006, 09:57 AM

Well had our meeting last night.

We are definately planning the grocery store fundraiser and helping with McNight on the Town.

We also decided to get the ball rolling to try a golf tournament. One of the sisters was kind of concerned because of so many tournaments in the area, but she told us that if sisters wanted to do it, then she would do it. So we are all trying to get this one working. We shall see how it works out. I'm going to take the initiative and contact some places today.

I'm really excited that we are going to try it because RMH is such a great cause.

What's funny is that I kind of feel like I'm one of those project managers from the apprentice. LOL.

I think I've been watching too much tv

FirstAndFinest · #9 06-16-2006, 07:07 AM

I'm going to bring our off-line chat to the boards, Bri.

Wrap gifts at a local mall or Barnes & Nobles! Many malls will offer free gift wrapping (for tips!) and allow community orgs to sign up to do the wrapping (and get the tips!). Ususally, they will provide the tables, paper, tape, scissors - you provide the sweat-equity! I think B&N will do this, too, at Xmas, Mother's and Father's day, etc.

That would be a good collegiate-alumnae event!! (I think I'm emailing the philanthropy chair today to set this up as a collumnae event!)