The Recruitment Leader’s Loneliest Feeling — And How to Fix It
You’ve done the work. You built the system. You set the goal. You laid out exactly what needs to happen and who needs to do it. And then you walk…
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Aligned or Just Busy? How to Build a Values-Driven Recruitment
Let me ask you something: “Are you busy, or are you intentional?” In recruitment/intake, those two things can look identical from the outside. You can have a packed calendar, a…
From Ghosting to Growing: Building Outreach Habits that Stick
As students head into spring break season, the initial excitement of the semester can start fading. You started off strong. Maybe your chapter generated new leads, hosted events, or boosted…
The Power of the Personal Invite
“Hey, you should come” hits different than “Hope to see you there!” There’s a moment every recruitment season that makes my stomach drop a little. Registration numbers look incredible. Everyone’s…
Creating Cultures That Keep People
Often our members believe that joining a chapter means having a good social life, events, friends and being active in the classroom. Which can lead to an immediate expectation of…
Belonging Isn’t Passive, It’s Built
The recruitment process is all about finding where you belong, right? The answer to this question is yes and… it doesn’t stop there. Too often, we think about “finding where…
Recruiting in the Age of Distraction: How to Build Real Connections in a Surface-Level World
I was scrolling through my phone the other day. Five minutes turned into fifteen, and realized I hadn’t actually paid attention to anything I was seeing. Sound familiar? We’ve all…
Your 2026 Growth Toolkit Is Here
Systems. Strategy. Success. It’s that time of year again – time to gear up, grow stronger, and get your community ready for recruitment success! Phired Up’s Growth Toolkits bring together the tools,…
Understanding Why We Recruit the Way We Do—and How to Change It
One of the most common conversations I have with fraternity and sorority leaders sounds something like this: “We’re not getting the right guys.” “Recruitment feels forced.” “People join and disappear.”…
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…
