Questions to Ask PNMs During Philanthropy Round
Meaningful sorority recruitment questions to assess values, commitment to service, and genuine interest in philanthropy work.
1What causes or issues are you most passionate about?
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What causes or issues are you most passionate about?
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Why this works
Reveals personal values, what drives them to help others, and alignment with chapter philanthropy.
2Have you been involved in any volunteer or service work before?
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Have you been involved in any volunteer or service work before?
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Why this works
Shows commitment history, service experience, and whether helping others is established priority.
3What does philanthropy mean to you personally?
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What does philanthropy mean to you personally?
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Why this works
Tests understanding beyond buzzwords and reveals genuine commitment versus resume-building.
4How do you think sororities can make a real impact through philanthropy?
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How do you think sororities can make a real impact through philanthropy?
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Why this works
Indicates whether they see Greek life as service vehicle or just social organization.
5What would you want to contribute to our philanthropy efforts?
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What would you want to contribute to our philanthropy efforts?
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Why this works
Shows initiative, specific skills they'd bring, and enthusiasm for active participation.
6Can you tell me about a time you helped someone or made a difference?
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Can you tell me about a time you helped someone or made a difference?
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Why this works
Provides concrete example of service mindset and how they define making impact.
7Why is giving back to the community important to you?
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Why is giving back to the community important to you?
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Why this works
Reveals underlying motivation, whether taught values or personal experience shaped worldview.
8What do you hope to learn or gain from philanthropy involvement?
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What do you hope to learn or gain from philanthropy involvement?
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Why this works
Shows whether focused on personal growth, resume, or genuine desire to serve.
9How would you balance academic, social, and service commitments?
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How would you balance academic, social, and service commitments?
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Why this works
Tests realistic expectations and time management understanding of Greek life demands.
10What questions do you have about our philanthropy and how we serve?
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What questions do you have about our philanthropy and how we serve?
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Why this works
Shows preparation, genuine interest, and whether they researched chapter before recruitment.
11Have you thought about how you'd like to be involved in service in college?
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Have you thought about how you'd like to be involved in service in college?
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Why this works
Indicates forward planning, service commitment, and whether they see this continuing.
12What does sisterhood mean to you beyond social activities?
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What does sisterhood mean to you beyond social activities?
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Why this works
Tests whether they understand sorority depth including service, values, and support.
13How do you think we can engage more people in our cause?
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How do you think we can engage more people in our cause?
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Why this works
Shows creative thinking, enthusiasm for recruitment, and leadership potential.
14What skills or interests could you bring to our fundraising events?
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What skills or interests could you bring to our fundraising events?
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Why this works
Reveals specific contributions they'd make, talents to share, and eagerness to participate.
15Why do you want to join a sorority versus other service organizations?
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Why do you want to join a sorority versus other service organizations?
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Why this works
Tests understanding of Greek life uniqueness and whether they're committed to full experience.
16How do your personal values align with what you've learned about our chapter?
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How do your personal values align with what you've learned about our chapter?
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Why this works
Shows self-awareness, research effort, and genuine values compatibility.
17What does leadership in service look like to you?
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What does leadership in service look like to you?
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Why this works
Indicates leadership understanding, potential for officer roles, and service mindset maturity.
18How would you handle disagreements about philanthropy priorities or approaches?
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How would you handle disagreements about philanthropy priorities or approaches?
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Why this works
Tests conflict resolution, respect for different views, and collaborative mindset.
19What impact do you want to make during your college years?
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What impact do you want to make during your college years?
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Why this works
Reveals bigger picture thinking, ambition level, and whether service fits larger goals.
20Is there anything else you'd like us to know about your commitment to service?
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Is there anything else you'd like us to know about your commitment to service?
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Why this works
Opens space for sharing important info they haven't been asked and shows thoroughness.
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