SOLICITATION AND FUNDRAISING
Registered student organizations may conduct fund raising activities outside campus buildings. Consultation with the Campus & Community Involvement staff in the early planning stages can save time and effort and will ensure compliance with appropriate institutional regulations. Staff members are available to provide advice on planning strategies and the applicability of University regulations.
The following are common issues that student organizations encounter in fund raising activities:
- Fund-raisers and solicitation can be conducted outside University buildings by student organizations.
- Only membership dues and approved ticket sales may be collected inside academic buildings.
- Student organizations cannot co-sponsor activities on campus with non-university enterprises or organizations. The use of corporate logos is prohibited.
- All funds collected on campus must be deposited into an organization account in Campus & Community Donations to charitable associations, expense payments, etc., can be made from these accounts.
- When admission is charged for attendance at an on-campus event, The University ticket procedure must be followed. Information about the ticket procedure can be obtained in Campus & Community Involvement. (See BANKING)
- Any distribution of food or beverages, including fund raising projects that involve food items, requires an "Off-Campus Food Preparation For On-Campus Distribution" form which can be obtained from Campus & Community Involvement. When using a licensed caterer, the food distribution form is not required. (See SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD ON CAMPUS)
- Proceeds from fund raising activities (i.e., resale of retail merchandise and ticket sales) are subject to state sales tax laws. (See STATE SALES TAX)
- Fund-raisers may not be conducted for private gain of individuals or for profit business.
All fund raising activities, and especially planned sales of T-shirts, mugs, caps, or any items that use the name of The University or any of its trademark symbols, should be reviewed by the Campus & Community Involvement staff to ensure compliance with University regulations. Products that violate trademark or licensing regulations will not be approved for sale or distribution. Products in violation of copyright or trademark regulations may be confiscated. Early review and advice from staff members is highly recommended.