How To Organize an On-Campus Drive/Fundraiser!

Once you have received approval, you can then organize a fantastic Drive/Fundraiser 

The Arrupe Solidarity Council has set some conditions, criteria and a process for all on campus Drive/Fundraisers.

Please be mindful of these considerations:

CONDITIONS

• Funds can only be raised for non-profit organizations.
• There must be a demonstrated educational piece.
• The fundraiser must be sponsored by a pre-existing group in our
  community (class, club, team)
• All money will be turned in to the Business Office. It must be accounted for
  by at least two people from the sponsoring group a head of time. At least one of
  these people must be an adult moderator.
• Sponsoring groups are responsible to provide follow-up information and
  publish results to the larger community.

CRITERIA

• Priority is given to building relationships for on-going involvement.
• Priority is given to student-initiated projects versus
  faculty-initiated ones.
• There should not be more than one fundraiser going on at a time

PROCESS

• Groups need to submit fundraising approval forms to the Arrupe Solidarity Council through the office of Campus Ministry. It meets twice a month, and groups should submit their forms in a timely matter.
• The council will decide whether they will recommend a drive to be
  approved by the principal.
• Approved forms will be submitted for approval to the principal the Monday following the council's discussion.
• Groups will be informed of the final decision and any additional conditions.
• Groups deposit all funds on a daily basis to the business office through the account # 02-2-
  5343-000.
• Groups should requisite a check to be sent to their charitable organization from the
  Business Office.
• Final results should be publicized to the SI community.

TIPS FOR PLANNING A GREAT DRIVE/FUNDRAISER

Have a core group of leaders, students in collaboration with adults, who will make your drive happen

Make sure you are partnering with a Community Agency.  Before you begin a drive you need to make sure the agency is ready for your donation (and that the donation is something they truly NEED).

Promote, Educate and Remind!

• Promote your drive a week or so ahead of time
• Educate students--be able to answer" Why are we doing this drive? Who will be helped?  How will they be helped?"
• Remind: be consistent with your message and gently remind students to get their donations, and bring them in!

Use the resources you have available at SI:

• Announcements
• Posters
• WildCAT email list
• Website
• Faculty Allies

Make it easy for students to bring in their donation.

Have drop off locations:

By elevators

In Classrooms

In the Christian Service or Campus Ministry

In Ms. Murphy's Office