Jail and Bail Fundraiser
There are various fundraising events that fraternities can host to raise money such as yard sales, variations of bake sales, greek clothing sales, dinner parties and concerts. All these are good ways for fraternities to raise funds, but fraternities have to be creative and host fundraisers that are very entertaining and fun for all the participants. Fraternities, like most non-profit organizations, need money for the group to function properly and to fund their activities. Fraternities nowadays are not only raising money for their own use but are also helping out charities by donating a sum of money they acquire from fundraisers.
Fraternities need to be creative in order to attract fellow students who are willing to help them in their causes. One very unique and entertaining activity is a Jail and Bail fundraiser. The host fraternity needs to pick a location for the “jail” which is usually a campus building or an activity center where students naturally gather. They then need to coordinate with students, faculty and university officials who are willing to get arrested. Fellow students pay a sum to get their fellow students or faculty members arrested. The arrested individuals are then brought to the jail where their mug shots are taken. The jailed folks will appear before someone who has been appointed as judge who will then set the bail amount. The bail amount will depend on the “crimes” they commit. The jailed individuals are allowed to make calls to friends to raise their bail money.
A Jail and Bail fundraising activity will test the planning skills of fraternity members as well as give them an opportunity to work closely with faculty and university staff. The fraternity needs to organize the entire event at least a few weeks before the actual fundraiser so that they will have enough time to get permits and to advertise the Jail and Bail fundraiser. This fundraising activity is a very entertaining and enjoyable event that students and faculty alike will be able to participate in.
