Ten Easy Activities for Standout Chapters

Below are ten simple activities that volunteers can employ to bring increased visibility to their chapters, help their chapters become more effective, raise funds, encourage dedicated volunteers, and offer services to all community students and families contemplating postsecondary education. This “kit” is designed to be food for thought as chapters work to stay vital and enthusiastic and effective in their communities.

Click on each listing title for basic information about each opportunity. For more details or to discuss implementation, call Northeast Dollars for Scholars at 800-335-4360.

1. Tell interested families exactly how your chapter can help.

2. Honor your chapter volunteers.

3. Wrap up the academic year in style.

4. Highlight chapter occasions.

5. Start a chapter newsletter.

6. Participate in your town's community festival/town day.

7. Coordinate an "Adopt-a-Class" program.

8. Enhance your high school partnership.

9. Recognize your donors.

10. Assess your chapter's health.

 

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