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 Petty cash ( up to $ 10 ) or cash boxes are available from the Bursar ’ s ( Cashier ) Office for Student Organization use during fundraisers with 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 . Cash boxes are also available from Student Engagement but will not include any petty cash .
Bake Sales Bakes 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 recognized 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 date 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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