Delta Zeta Guest Blogger - Alissa Zito, National Recruitment Chairman
In today’s second edition of our Recruitment Reveries column,
I’m excited to update you on 5 new resources available for your philanthropy
round of recruitment. (ICYMI – our first post on RFM can be seen here!)
“To those whom my life
may touch in slight measure, may I give graciously of what is mine.”
We all know and love this line from our creed, and the
philanthropy round of recruitment that many campuses celebrate calls us to
share our philanthropy and service passions with our potential new members.
The good news – actually GREAT news – is that as millennials
– the women who are our potential new members care. A 2013Forbes article tells us: “Millennials
strive to give back to society. 81 percent have donated money, good or
services, reports a study by Walden University and Harris
Interactive. They strive to support causes that align with their values and
personal belief system.”
So think of recruitment,
and especially your philanthropy round, as your chance to inspire PNMs
to join our efforts to make a difference! Based on the above statistic, they
are likely looking for an opportunity like this.
Delta Zeta has several new resources that can help you share
our passion for giving back with potential new members.
#1 A new video. Thanks
to our partnership with the Starkey Hearing Foundation, we have a new video
that provides an overview of Starkey’s work AND mentions Delta Zeta which is
now available for your chapter to show during recruitment, if your campus
permits. See this video here.
#2 An inspiring
pledge. Delta Zeta has made a promise to raise and donate $5 million in the
next five years to support Starkey Hearing Foundation. Our national leadership
also accepted an award on the Sorority’s behalf on July 26. Read more on our
website here.
That is an impressive goal and one that is sure to strike a chord with
philanthropic PNMs. Be sure to share this new goal with pride and let the PNMs
know we hope they join us in this inspiring effort so that all may hear.
#3 New talking
points. We’ve done the tough part for you! See our new sample philanthropy
round script here.
We’ve designed the script to be delivered by two Delta Zetas, but you can amend
to fit your chapter’s needs. Remember to choose your very best speaker(s) to
deliver this important message – it doesn’t have
to be your philanthropy chair!
#4 An updated craft
list. Since The Painted Turtle camp is now officially Delta Zeta’s National
Service Project, we reached out to see what items they need most from us. See this outline of crafts the Painted Turtle camp would love to receive from
Delta Zeta chapters. Remember to make these craft projects appeal to PNMs – think
of how you can choose supplies and create setups that inspire “Instagrammable”
moments!
#5 Hike for Hearing.
Our new Hike for Hearing initiative doesn’t have to be a literal “hike.” It’s
more about how we can each support Delta Zeta’s philanthropy of speech and
hearing. New resources make this interactive and fun for members. Each Delta
Zeta has the chance to set up her own fundraising page and help contribute to
our organization-wide goal of raising $5 million in 5 years. How will YOU Hike
for Hearing?! Find out more at www.dzhikeforhearing.org.
Remember – in talking with potential new members about our
philanthropy and service, we always want to share WHY we do what we do – not
just WHAT we do. The WHY is what inspires others to join in our efforts to make
the world a brighter place.
Go Team DZ!
xo Alissa
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