Greek life fundraising ideas
Philanthropy is at the heart of Greek life, so your sisterhood or brotherhood will always need a steady supply of fresh fraternity and sorority fundraising ideas—and we’ve got them! This list of creative frat fundraising ideas will help you find the right fit and amplify your impact.
Costumed car wash
Create a smooth experience for all with fundraising pages that include easy in-person payments and a range of giving options.
Basketball bonanza
Scavenger hunt
Streamline the process of selling tickets and create a hub for your hunt with a fundraising event page. Any energy saved can be spent on making your event even more exciting!
Drag show
Manage your event ticketing, check in your attendees, and accept additional donations in person with easy fundraisng event software.
Spring cleaning
Earth Day
Charge an entrance fee and make your fundraising event move smoothly with mobile app check-in and easy scan-to-donate payment options.
Cheer off
One for one pledge
Showcase this cycle of generosity on your donation forms using custom labels and donation amounts to make it clear you’ll be making an in-kind donation for every monetary donation received.
Community cookbook
Beach day
Set an affordable ticket price or ask for donations to cover the cost of the event and raise funds—whichever you choose, our fundraising event tools can help!
Comedy night
Summer project sale
Use email marketing software to spread the word about the upcoming sale and share a printable map, so attendees know what kinds of booths will be there.
Team sponsorship
Pay you not to ask me again
“Celebrity” breakfast
Night at the museum
Fitness class
Gift basket auction
Haunted house
Pumpkin Games
Drive-in movie night
Sell tickets for your fundraising event in advance, and use engaging features like scan-to-donate and mobile app check-in to streamline your guests' experience.
Bowl-a-thon
Offer special prizes for the team that scores the highest points, has the most creative team name, or even the best team uniforms.
Snowman contest
Oktoberfest
This fall festival idea is a great way to raise funds for your cause and give your supporters an exciting day out.
Frequently asked questions
What philanthropy do sororities do?
Philanthropy is very important in sororities, as in all of Greek life. Typically, all members join in to raise funds through events like car washes or online fundraising campaigns to support charitable causes.
Whether they support education, health-related initiatives, or environmental conservation efforts, Greek organizations aim to raise awareness among other college students and community members about communities in need or issues that matter.
What do fraternities/sororities raise money for?
Fraternity fundraising ideas typically align with the organization’s values and priorities. Common philanthropic initiatives include supporting local charities or nonprofits, contributing to national or international humanitarian organizations, funding scholarships for students in need, and organizing service projects.
How can fraternities/sororities raise money?
To raise money, fraternities and sororities use various fundraising strategies tailored to their goals and resources. Fundraising ideas for Greek life may include hosting charity events such as galas, benefit concerts, or themed parties where they can charge an entry fee. They may also plan a fun walk/run, participate in social media challenges, or ask supporters to simply give via a fundraising page.
Sorority and fraternity fundraising efforts often involve teaming up with local businesses, alumni networks, or corporate sponsors to maximize their impact.
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