As the end of the semester approaches, sororities and fraternities often slow down as finals draw closer and end-of-year breaks near. This is precious time to get some well-deserved rest, and it can also be used to take advantage of undisturbed planning time for the next semester and academic year. In our previous blog, we Read More
Revolutionizing the Recruitment Experience We are thrilled to announce one of the most significant updates and product improvements for the Fall 2024 Recruitment season: the new Companion App! Introducing the New Companion App After reviewing your critical feedback, the Phired Up team spent the last few months rebuilding and updating key features of the Companion Read More
There is a terrific book out there called Building a Story Brand. One of the components of this book’s teaching is that we need to know what problem we are trying to solve with our respective organizations. There is a lot more in the book, and I recommend you pick it up, but for now, Read More
To Graduating Seniors, REALITY CHECK: You graduate college in just a few VERY short weeks. You may be walking around your college town emotionally reminiscing about the tree you first heard Taylor Swift’s “Midnights” Album under. Maybe you are taking the long way home, and maybe you are spending more time in your favorite college Read More
An Open Letter to Fraternity Men I’m not sure how to start this or even why I am feeling compelled to write to you today. Perhaps it is because I have a son. My little boy is 10, which means in about 8 years if he chooses to – he’s coming for you. It’s pretty Read More
by: Tenea McGhee Social Excellence is: a state of perpetual generosity, curiosity, positivity, and openness to limitless possibility. A desire to intentionally connect with others. The ability to engage in deep, meaningful conversation. When it comes to the capacity to engage in meaningful conversations with potential new member-interest (PNM-I), sometimes you don’t have it to give. Read More
by Drew Hopson Earlier this Fall I attended a chapter meeting of Phi Delta Theta at the University of Chicago, which I chair the advisory board for. At one point, an officer mentioned that the chapter had initiated all but one of last semester’s Phikeia (Phi Delt’s Greek-y name for “new member”), whom I’ll call Read More
by Becca Lahr Breaking news: Recruitment has been picked up for another season in 2024! Filming begins in January and we are waiting on an updated date for the premiere of Panhellenic’s viral RushTok! Imagine if recruitment existed like seasons of a show, where we had to wait for renewal dates, for the cast to Read More
by Elena Pastore As we prep for the new year, officer planning is a pivotal moment in the life of a fraternity or sorority. As outgoing leaders pass the torch to their successors, the focus turns to setting the stage for a successful and impactful term ahead. One effective way to ensure that incoming officers Read More
It’s that time of the year again. Time to pass on the baton to the newest leaders in our chapters, charters, and councils. Time to reflect on the great achievements, good work, missteps, and mistakes that may have happened this last year. Time to assess when to hold on to traditions and ideas that went Read More