Fundraising Tips 

Ways to raise money so you can get to the National Convention!

Tip 1: Get Involved.

Get your brothers involved by explaining why fundraising for the National Convention in Boston is important.  Besides, the more brothers you have at a fundraiser, the more fun you will have, and the more $$$ you will receive!

Tip 2: Brainstorm.

The more ideas you come up with for ways to make money, the more fundraising events you will be able to plan and make that much needed $$$!  No idea is a bad idea.  Also remember to think outside the box.  Feel free to steal some of our ideas and make them your own:

Auction	Coat Check	Jump-a-thon
Bag groceries	Coffeehouse	Karaoke Night
Bake Sale	College Idol Competition	Krispy Kreme Sale
Book Check	Dance-a-thon	Merit Badge University
Book Sale	Domino’s Pizza Cards	Penny Wars
Bottle Drives	Donations from Alumni & Advisors	Poker Tournament
Bowl-a-thon	Donations from Businesses	Poster Sale
Brother Auction	Donations from Chapter Members	Prom
Can Drives	Donations from Parents	Pump Gas
Candy / Cookie Sale	Door-to-Door Collection	Raffle
Candy / Cookie-grams	Dorm Storm	Rummage Sale
Car Parking for Events	Game Night	Sell Eagle Plaques
Car Wash	Gift Wrapping	Table Collection Drives
Carnival	Golf Outing	Tournaments
Chapter Awards Banquet	Haunted House	Trivia Night
Chapter Dues	Host a Dinner	Ugly Man on Campus
Clean Up Sports Arena	Hot Dog / Hamburger Sale	Work Concession Stands
Clothing Sale	Ink Cartridge Collection	Yard Sale

Tip 3: Pick.

Pick the best ideas that you and your chapter will be able to use based on your current resources (time, manpower, start-up funds, location, etc.).  Pick the most realistic fundraisers capable of making $$$.  No fundraiser is too big or too small.  Try to do some fundraisers of varying sizes.

Tip 4: Plan & Prep. 

Plan the events that were picked and do the things needed to get these events operational.  This could mean advertising, scheduling, set-up, budgeting, getting supplies, construction, etc.  If you need to purchase anything, make sure to maximize your budget.  Things you would often buy for an event you could get from a donation.  This will maximize the inflow of $$$ that your chapter will soon see.

Tip 5: Have Fun. 

All the work has been completed for your event.  All that is left to do is get your brothers, go have fun at the event, and watch the $$$ come rolling in! 

See you all at the 2008 Alpha Phi Omega National Convention in Boston!