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FUNDRAISING
Blossom Express:
Graduation Flowers
Several Mortar Board chapters partner with Blossom Express to sell flowers at graduation. Blossom plans and ships the flowers, Mortar Board chapters sell them and receive a percentage of the profits. If your chapter is interested, email chapters@mortarboard.org.
Mortar Board’s educational partner
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President
for a Day
The Forum chapter partners with the University President to raffle the chance to spend the day with the University President and get a VIP tour on campus.
Texas Tech University,
Forum chapter
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Survival Kit Sales
The Iota chapter sells survival kits packed with snacks, stickers, sunscreen, and other items to get students ready for LUaroo (their student music festival).
Lawrence University,
Iota chapter
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Sticker Sales
The Arete chapter partnered with a professor who wrote a children’s book, and the chapter designed and sold stickers to the campus community to promote the new book.
Salem College
Arete chapter
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Pickleball Tournament
The Fairmount chapter hosted a pickleball tournament on campus. In addition to charging a nominal entry fee, they also sold food on site.
Wichita State University,
Fairmount chapter
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Spooky Candy Bag
The Iota chapter takes orders for Spooky Candy Bags and encourages the campus community to send their friends a halloween treat!
Lawrence University,
Iota chapter
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Dining Partnerships
The Catherine Moore Freed chapter partners with local restaurants who have donate-to-dine programs. They advertise well and receive a portion of the profits.
The University of Findlay,
Catherine Moore Freed chapter
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Donate 2 Dunk
The Black Masque chapter partners with Team Jack Foundation to fundraise. The chapter gets key students, faculty, and administrators to take a turn in the tank. They charge for a chance to dunk!
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln,
Black Masque chapter
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Coffee in the Quad
The Red Tassel chapter sells coffee and donuts in the quad. Not only do they raise money, but they help energize campus members.
Illinois State University,
Red Tassel chapter
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Headshot Fundraiser
The Torchbearer chapter hosts a headshot event where students sign up and pay for a professional headshot coordinated by Mortar Board!
Florida State University,
Torchbearer chapter
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Athletic Game Concession Stand
The Panaegis chapter partners with athletics to host a concession stand fundraiser for the chapter.
William Jewell College
Panaegis chapter
Valentine’s Day Flower & Candy Sale
The Senior Staff chapter holds a chocolate and flower sale for Valentine’s Day (also Mortar Board Week!).
North Dakota State University
Senior Staff chapter
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Bake Sale
The Virginia Gamma chapter holds a bake sale at Halloween where they sell baked goods as a chapter fundraiser.
College of William & Mary,
Virginia Gamma chapter
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