Prohibited Fundraisers
• Student Organizations are not permitted to hold ongoing fundraisers, such as selling candy, cookies, or other items per Board policy FI( LOCAL).
• It is not permissible for Student Organizations to invite vendors on campus for any purpose, including fundraisers. Vendors are not allowed to sell any goods, including but not limited to food, candles, art, jewelry, etc.
• Student organizations are not permitted to raise funds using purchases approved and made with SAFAC funds.
• Student organizations are not permitted to raise funds using giveaways or purchases by Student Engagement.
Cash Boxes and Credit Card Machines Petty cash( up to $ 10), cash boxes, and credit card machines are available from the Bursar’ s( Cashier) Office for Student Organization use during fundraisers with a 7-college business days ' notice and completion of the Cash Box and Credit Card Scanner Request Form. Cash boxes from the Bursar’ s( Cashier) Office will only be checked out to Advisors and must be returned by 4:30 p. m. each day, along with the original $ 10.
Bake Sales Bake sales are a popular fundraising option; however, there are specific guidelines that organizations must follow when hosting this specific fundraiser.
1. Each item must be individually wrapped, listing all the ingredients used. 2. Any items that require refrigeration or heat are discouraged. 3. No on-site cooking is allowed( electric skillets, slow cookers, hot plates, etc.) 4. Any wrappers or trash left due to your bake sale must be appropriately cleaned and disposed of by those who manage the sale. 5. Signage must be displayed near your sale listing for what and to whom the funds are being raised.
Raffles
DEFINITION A“ raffle” is the awarding of one or more prizes by chance on a single occasion among a pool or group of persons who have paid or were promised a thing of value for a ticket that represents a chance to win a prize. FI( LEGAL)
An institution of higher education, including a college district, shall allow a qualified organization that is a student organization registered by the institution to sell raffle tickets at any facility of the institution, subject to reasonable restrictions on the time, place, and manner of the sale. FI( LEGAL)
Collection Drive Student Organizations are also encouraged to hold philanthropic collection drives( i. e., clothing, food, books, etc.) to benefit the greater community by completing the Event Request Form on Cougar Connect. Philanthropic drives are not considered fundraisers and are limited to ten( 10) college business days. Collection boxes may only be placed in front of the Office of Student Engagement on each campus. The collection box should indicate:
1. The name of the student organization responsible for the collection drive 2. Both the start and end dates of the collection drive 3. What specific items are being collected for the collection drive 4. Who to contact regarding any questions about the collection drive
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