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How to Fundraise: Advice from NSCS at UC Irvine

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The best way to fundraise is to find an item that is popular and will sell. For example, at UC Irvine, one of the best selling items is Milk Tea Boba. At UCI, our club tries to sell boba once every two weeks because it is popular and sells out fairly quickly.

When we do our fundraisers, we try to get a good spot on Ring Road. A good spot would be where lots of students are always walking by and at UCI that is near the Student Center. We also try to sell on a day where there is good weather, because weather does affect sales. During this quarter we have found that fundraising in spots that are more isolated may also work because there will not be as many organizations to compete with. When you are fundraising, it is important to be loud and energetic. Doing these two things attracts more people to your booth and can lead to more sales.

Surprisingly, is important to have as many people at your booth at one time as possible! When you have more people, it is easier to sell because you will not feel intimidated by the other clubs that are around you. It’s also nice to have a friend to spend the time with. Try selling to friends that you may see on campus.
Another thing that we tried is fundraising while combining it with publicizing for an event. We did this for our annual Charity for Chances dance in February. It worked out well for us because not only were we able to raise money for the dance but we also got the word out for people to be aware of our dance. The last piece of advice would be to not get discouraged if your booth is not selling out as quickly as some of the other clubs. If you are enthusiastic and friendly, peeople will come to your booth to buy!

Kevin Quan is Chapter President of NSCS California University – Irvine. These tips are especially to help chapters raising money for Summit! Get your tickets here: http://nscssummit2013-Big.eventbrite.com

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The Study Break: A Weekly List of Our Favorite Distractions

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When I entered college, not only did I bring my suitcases, luggage, and clothing for the year, but I brought along heavy baggage from a long-distance relationship. If you are anything like me, maybe it is time to realize that you should “Move on and Follow your Own Dreams” on College Crush.

Guess what time it is? Group project time! Everybody I know, including me, hates group projects. Learn the “10 Commandments of Group Projects” on College Candy to better equip yourself in learning how to tame the group project beast!

Getting a LinkedIn and filling it up with your entire resume is definitely the new thing us college students are using to get a job. What’s next? The Daily Muse offers “5 Rules for Asking Your LinkedIn Connections for Help“.

You don’t always have to spend lots of money on a fancy vacation for Spring Break. I have been using this Spring Break to relax and take time for myself. Check out USA Today College‘s “4 Reasons I Gave up the Traditional Spring Break” to see how you can save money, stress, and prepare for your future.

I often wonder why a college education is so expensive. Loans, grants, scholarships, financial aid! It’s all so much to handle sometimes. Lets break down the facts and see “Why Our Education Costs $88,000 instead of $1.50” on College Info Geek.

Kiah Alexandria Clingman is a member of the National Society for Collegiate Scholars and currently works as an NSCS Communications Intern. She is a journalism student at Howard University School of Communications. She currently serves as student vice-president of the School of Communications and aspires to combine her writing and speaking abilities in preparation for a career in entertainment media relations. To contact Kiah, visit her website at www.kiahclingman.com or email her at clingman@nscs.org.

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Looking Back at Leadership Summit 2011

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St. Augustine once said, “The world is a book and those who do not travel only read one page”.

I believe this quote is what dreams are made of. Everyone should get the opportunity to travel, especially when you learn everything you can on that journey. My traveling journey started with NSCS’s national convention at Puerto Rico. I was pretty nervous because it was my first ever flight and planes were a whole new experience to me. From the second I landed in Puerto Rico I knew I was going to leave with a different mindset.

I was fortunate enough to travel there with my whole officer board and our advisor, Kishma. When we first touched down in Puerto Rico, the sights were enough to win me over. It was a beautiful location, amazing hotel, and awesome atmosphere. But this was not what had me bragging to friend back home.

Some how NSCS turned an already amazing opportunity into an experience I could never forget. From the beginning to the end, NSCS pulled out all the stops for this convention. During the first night we went to all the special activities and got to interact with other people from different chapters. The next day, we had an amazing breakfast and then got to interact with other chapters again. There were tons of workshops that helped develop me into a better officer. When I went to Puerto Rico I was the treasurer for NSCS, this year I am the president. I could have never transitioned with out the skills I learned from the convention. I learned how to conduct and elevator speech, how to create an awesome rush program, and ideas on how to keep PACE a strong program.

I honestly thought that the convention was going to be boring and super strict. Although we kept to a pretty close schedule, it was definitely not boring at all. NSCS brought in RAVE! which is a motivational group who teaches awesome tips. They had mini workshops on things from social media, problem solving, and interviewing tips. This was the most fun I had while learning. All of the people involved were laid back, excited, and you could tell the genuinely enjoyed their job.

Going to Puerto Rico made me proud to be an NSCS member. It lit the spark in all of us to be a better chapter than we were when we first got there. From the sightseeing, pizza in a cone (yes a cone!), and the super fancy gala, going to Puerto Rico was an experience that I will never forget.

Elizabeth Benigni is NSCS chapter president at Robert Morris University. She is currently a junior, and has been a member since her freshman year, second semester.

Register for Summit 2013 here: http://nscssummit2013-Big.eventbrite.com. Early bird goes until March 15th. New members can use the code NSCSNEW2013 to get $95 off!

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March Contests and Affiliate Programs

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Hi NSCS members! March is upon us and there are many, many fun programs and partner contests going on. Here’s a breakdown in case it’s a little cluttered in your newsfeed:

1. Careers Month and Accenture
March is our first ever Careers month. This year we’re promoting with our Career partners, Accenture, GEICO and Universum.

Let your career take flight with a Passport to Accenture! Create a profile and head out on a career adventure. Explore Accenture content online, on mobile or in person at campus events. Collect passport stamps along the way. http://bit.ly/Rh7ivw

2. March2College
Every year NSCS chapters invite kids from local middle and high schools to March2College with them.

Post your chapters March2College or PACE pictures on the NSCS Facebook page this month to be entered for a chapter gift card, to help fund your PACE initiatives!

3. GEICO and the Mascot Challenge
Our Best. RUSH! Ever. continues with the Mascot Challenge!

Is your RUSH! swag running low? Post a picture of NSCS with your school mascot on our page to enter for an additional RUSH! box for your chapter!

Then…enter your same Mascot picture into the GEICO school spirit contest for a chance at a cash prize!

4. Hertz Spring Break Contest
We love that our partner Hertz waives their under 25 fee for NSCS high achievers like you!

Enter the Hertz Spring Break Contest by posting your spring break roadtrip pictures on the NSCS Facebook page from now until April 13th to win weekly gift certificate giveaways!

5. New Member Summit Discount
This year we’re doing Leadership Summit for all members, including alumni, in Houston, Texas!

New members are offered a very special $95 off discount. Hurry up before the Early Bird registration ends though, or you’ll end paying the same as full price!

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The Study Break: A Weekly List of Our Favorite Distractions

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Did you hear about McDonald’s hacking Burger King’s twitter account? Now, Donald Trump’s Twitter account was hacked with quotes from Lil Wayne. Learn more about these social media pranks that are occurring more often on Mashable.

Congratulations on your many acceptances to colleges and universities around the country! It may be difficult though when your friends, who are just as qualified, are not receiving the same acceptances as you. Read Maimuna Abdi Yussuf’s story, “A Scholarship for Me, but What About My Friends?” on The Choice.

Do you constantly receive those annoying trackback comments on your blog or website? Follow these “7 Rules” from Quick Sprout to make sure Google does not start penalizing you for this junk content.

Are you working hard to start your own business? Take a look at the “30 Most Influential Young Entrepreneurs” on Under30CEO. Keep working hard and maybe you will be on this list one day showing your success story!

Looking for something new, healthy, and tasty to eat? Big Girls Small Kitchen College shows you this Grilled Watermelon Salad that only requires 5 ingredients!

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