by Matt Farrell You’re hearing a lot about what you need to do different virtually now, but wait a second. Think about the role your phone has played in how you currently make friends. Think about how you use it to set aside time with people. Recruitment has already become mostly digital. Now, we’re simply Read More
by Branden Stewart I’m one of the most “Type A”people I know. Throughout my adult life, I’ve been the man with the plan and someone who can be trusted to get things done. I thrive in the black and white of it all, and I recognize my shortcomings when it comes to navigating through Read More
[EDITED: An updated announcement was posted on March 25th. See updated information here: http://blog.phiredup.com/morefridays/] Carmel, Ind. — Phired Up will provide completely free on-line education experiences on March 20th and March 27th, 2020 focused on helping fraternities and sororities grow. No registration is necessary, but to indicate interest and get more information, please complete this Read More
by Colleen Coffey-Melchiorre I am scared right now. What are we going to do? As a professional who supports fraternities and sororities, my mind immediately goes to chapter operations. People have cancelled all intake. No more meetings. No Greek Week. No philanthropy events. Schools are closing. Organizations are halting travel. Staff is working remotely. What Read More
by Hailey Mangrum We’re fine. You’re fine. Everything’s fine. Except that moment when reality hits and it’s actually not. Maybe you were planning the biggest program or event for your chapter this semester and now it’s cancelled. Maybe you were excited about this new line for Spring 2020 in your chapter yet now it’s come Read More
by Matt Mattson There is one thing I know for sure amidst all this chaos related to the Coronavirus: SISTERHOOD AND BROTHERHOOD WILL THRIVE NO MATTER WHAT. I want to offer a note of appreciation to sorority/fraternity professionals in our industry who, along with doing their everyday regular jobs (which they’re wildly underpaid and underappreciated Read More
by Matt Farrell The National Football League is a multi-billion dollar organization reaching audiences worldwide. Despite all that revenue, the average player’s career is only 3.3 years according to the NFL Players Association. The NFL relies on continually bringing in top talent. Their biggest recruitment week of the year is called the NFL Scouting Combine. Top Read More
By Hailey Mangrum and Matt Mattson Are you a chapter advisor who cares about helping your chapter grow? If so, you might have found yourself expressing exasperation, befuddlement, or vexation that the students you’re advising won’t do the work to grow their chapter. “Don’t they want to grow?!” “Don’t they get it?! If they don’t Read More
CONTACT: Branden Stewart Carmel, Ind. — Kenny White will join the Phired Up and TechniPhi team in a full-time capacity on February 17, 2020 as an Educator, Growth Coach, and Account Manager. Kenny will deliver educational training, offer coaching and expansion support for chapters and headquarters clients, and assist technology clients with onboarding, training, and Read More
by Matt Mattson Before we get into this, let’s give credit where credit is due. This whole post is based off of concepts that the corporate human resources world uses to onboard new employees. That means that these ideas are both backed up by the “real world,” and it also serves as an important reminder Read More