Fundraising: A Zombie Apocalypse

by Caitlyn Kruer ΔΨ

Rule number one? Cardio. I have found that when you fundraise, much of your life is spent chasing people, not for their brains, but for their cash. (See Zombieland) I have served almost two years in the office of Sergeant at Arms, and it has proved to be one of the most frustrating and rewarding leadership positions I have ever held.

Money is, unfortunately, extremely necessary to run this organization, and when I came into the office our bank account wasn’t in the happiest place and there was no record of past activity. It has improved, but it could certainly be better. Through participating in stadium cleanups, selling sweatshirts, CDs, DVDs, hats, garment bags and holding fundraisers at restaurants, I’ve exhausted my ideas. That’s why now I’m looking to the past and asking you: What fundraising did the chapter benefit from when you were an active brother? How did you better advertise fundraisers to maximize the profits?

As you know, we do this for a purpose. Music and band have been so influential, certainly in my life, and I want to do my part to give back along with my brothers! My part might be chasing people down, begging for opportunities at every corner, and living around the many boxes that fill my dorm room, but in the end it’s worth it. Everything is for the bands and everything is for giving those the experiences we have already been so lucky to have.