Helping Your Members Use ChapterBuilder Mobile – And Why It Matters
Because when everyone recruits, everyone wins.
But… you already know that.
And you already know that ChapterBuilder Mobile could make recruitment easier for you and your entire chapter.
You probably have used the desktop and mobile versions yourself and can maybe envision just how useful this could be for anyone.
But maybe you’ve also thought…
“Yeah, it would work if our members actually use it.”
“I’m the only one who actively uses it.”
“It’s not helpful if our members don’t have it.”
Sound familiar? You’re not alone.
The truth is, most chapters have all the right tools. They just need the right approach to get their members on board.
That’s where you come in! [And this toolkit helps a little too.]
Answering what you probably already know – Why This Matters
Recruitment isn’t a one-person job. It’s a team effort.
And your general members are already having the conversations that can move your chapter forward – they just need a simple way to capture those moments when they happen.
And that right there is the power of ChapterBuilder Mobile
When members use it:
• Leads don’t get lost in a group text
• Officers can see updates instantly.
• Recruitment becomes a shared effort instead of a solo task.
This isn’t about adding more work – it’s about making what already happens every day easier to track and celebrate.
Start With Why, Not Just How
Before you tell your members to download the app, help them understand why it matters. If they see this as another “thing to manage” they won’t use it. (I’m sure you’ve felt that way before too!)
If they see it as a way to make real connections and help their chapter grow, they will.
Because, it benefits them.
Try saying something like this:
“Adding someone to ChapterBuilder isn’t paperwork – it’s a way to make sure we never lose someone who should belong here. We don’t want them to go anywhere else so, let’s keep track of them.”
The best recruitment cultures are built on understanding, not compliance.
Show, Don’t Tell
At your next chapter meeting, take one minute to show how simple it is.
Pull up your own app and walk through adding a lead in real time.
Then challenge everyone:
“If you’ve met one person this week who should be part of this chapter, or someone you think we should meet add them right now.”
That’s it.
One small action that gets people engaged. And builds shared accountability from day one.
Make It Part of Your Chapter Culture
If you want your members to use ChapterBuilder Mobile, weave it into your chapter’s rhythm.
• Reference your lead list during exec or chapter meetings.
• Recognize members who add or endorse someone new.
• Encourage members to leave quick notes after events or classes.
When members see that chapter leadership is using it, they’ll follow.
When they see that it’s easy they’ll keep going.
Turn Adoption into a Challenge
Do your members love a little friendly competition? We haven’t met a fraternity or sorority who didn’t.
So, why don’t you use that to your advantage?
Run a “Lead List Challenge” for two weeks. Reward members who add the most leads, leave thoughtful notes, or make meaningful endorsements.
Celebrate effort, not just results.
It’s the small, consistent actions that drive real growth.
Use the Toolkit to Make it Simple
We know that building momentum takes structure. So, we wanted to make that easy for you too!
The ChapterBuilderMobile Adoption Toolkit includes:
• A short meeting script to introduce the app
• Download QR codes for both app stores
• A ready-to-run “Lead List Challenge” template
• Sample talking points for officers and advisors
• Quick FAQ for your members
This should enough to turn “download the app” into “we actually use this”
Recruitment doesn’t happen just once a semester or once a year.
It happens every day.
In classes
At the gym
Walking across campus
Talking with friends.
And your job as a leader isn’t to do it all. It’s to help your members see that they already are.
ChapterBuilder Mobile helps make that visibly.
It turns connection into action and those actions into growth.
Because when every member recruits, every member wins.
