10/08/2026
Road to Bethesda | October: Fundraising
A Chapter fundraiser works best when it starts with a clear goal. How many members hope to attend National Convention, and how much support will they need to get to Bethesda?
Build your Chapter’s plan from there:
🎯 Set a fundraising target based on expected travel, lodging, registration, and meals.
🤝 Ask your band program, campus offices, alumni, and community partners about support.
🎶 Choose activities your Chapter can manage, such as a benefit performance, merchandise sale, or donation campaign.
📊 Track what comes in, what each activity costs, and how funds will be used. Share the progress with your Chapter.
You don’t have to raise the full amount in one event. Start in October, give every fundraiser a purpose, and keep building toward July 13–16, 2027.
What fundraising idea is your Chapter planning for the Road to Bethesda?