I am a student of a state school of about 15,000 students that has a relatively small Greek culture. About 12% of my school is Greek. Of course chapters are […]
Fraternity Finance
How to Get Brothers To Pay Their Fraternity Dues
My local fraternity is fairly large with 60-70 people. We have a house that holds about 30 men, so we are very close among each other (all pledge classes) and […]
The National Fraternity Taking Members to Collection Agencies over Fraternity Debt
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Can I Afford My Fraternity Dues?
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Is Greek Life Expensive and Worth It?
Greek life is all about maintaining a tight-knit social circle, making lifelong friendships, and learning about leadership. Most Greek recruits are not aware of the significant costs that go along […]
Fraternity Questions: 365 Recruitment, Changing Fraternities and Fraternity Bank Accounts
Hi there! I am trying to find a new way to revamp my recruitment at Southeast Missouri State. I really want to get every potential new member to meet each chapter without stepping out of the 365 day recruitment process. Any thoughts?
5 Keys to Pitching a Dues Increase to Your Fraternity Membership
My Fraternity has been mulling around the idea of raising dues for the past few years but it has never happened. As I’m sure you know no one wants to vote on something that would cost them more of their money. Just the same a congress would never vote to lower their paychecks.
How do Fix a Fraternity Deep in Debt
My fraternity is really small, and is in debt pretty bad, so we really can’t do much without having to pay for it ourselves. How are we supposed to recruit?
What to Do When a Fraternity is Behind on their National Dues
I am regional officer for my fraternity and the one main issues I have with my chapters I am responsible for is they are behind on their national dues. What is the best way I can get them out debt?
How to Get Fraternity Sponsors
What are some good corporations to ask about for sponsorship’s, and what should my letter of intent to them contain?
7 Ways to Get Brothers to Pay Their Fraternity Dues
My fraternity has a big problem with dues. Some people have legitimate excuses but most don’t. Also, we offer payment plans on a need to need basis. What are some ways to make guys pay dues? What I have gathered so far:
Recruit Accountants to Handle Fraternity Finance
Your fraternity budget is probably $20,000 a year minimum. Because this figure is so high, your fraternity is doing your brothers a disservice if you aren’t treating your treasurer’s responsibilities as a business.
Collect Fraternity Dues in Small Claims Court
Chances are, you have a brother or two in your fraternity has fallen behind on their dues for a significant amount of money. These brothers have worked with the treasurer and the previous treasurers to work out a payment plan which was supposed to bring them current. However, they never seen to be catching up on their responsibilities.
How to Ask Fraternity Alumni for Money
Every fraternity believes that their alumni have deep pockets and will help the chapter out financially. However, most fraternities do not receive much financial support from their alumni. The reason for this is simple – fraternities don’t know how to ask.
Fraternity Pledge Finances
Every fraternity pledge class should be empowered to control their own finances. Doing so will not only empower the class, it will teach them the importance of being fiscally responsible.