Fund-Raiser Application For Approval Form - Special Olympics Arizona printable pdf download

Fundraising Policy & Procedures

As an accredited U.S. Program of Special Olympics International (SOI), Special Olympics Arizona (SOAZ) has been granted the

sole legal authority to raise funds, receive funds and use the name and logo of Special Olympics. SOAZ has the authority to grant,

for a specific period of time, and for a specific event, the privilege of raising funds, receiving funds and/or using the name and logo

of Special Olympics to accredited Local Programs (Local Program Renewal Application). An application for authorization must be

applied for to hold a fundraiser using the Fundraising Application for Approval Form (Included in this document). The form must be

received by the Area Director at least 60 days prior to the proposed event. Unauthorized activity is in direct violation of the rules

and policies of Special Olympics and Special Olympics Arizona. Furthermore, unauthorized activity is unlawful and may

undermine Special Olympics’ credibility with the United States Olympic Committee, the National Charities Information Bureau and

tax exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service under the 501(c)(3).

Guidelines

All fundraising applications must be sent to the Area Director for approval. Once signed, the Area Director will then forward the

request to the Area Services Director and Chief Financial Officer, for final approval.

Local Programs will receive a copy of the response within 10 business days of submittal of the application.

1. A local program interested in hosting a fundraiser must be an accredited local program (must fill out the Local

Program Renewal Application for the year).

2. All proceeds must be collected and deposited through the Support Services Finance Manager.

3. All Expenditures must be invoiced to and paid by SOAZ. Expenses should never be paid by cash.

4. Expenses should not exceed 30% of total revenues for established events. Local Program must track and

record all in-kind donations that are received for the event and report them to the Support Services Finance

Manager.

5. Individuals interested in organizing a fundraising event for a local program must be Class A Certified Special

Olympics Arizona Volunteer with no financial restrictions.

6. Local program representatives are not authorized to sign a contractual agreement. Any fundraising contract

must be submitted with the Fundraising Application for Approval Form in order to get approval by Special

Olympics Arizona’s insurance provider.

*Please Note: The 3

Party Event Proposal Form should only be completed if an outside organization/individual agrees to do a

fundraiser and name Special Olympics Arizona as the beneficiary.

Enclosed Documents:

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Fundraising Application for Approval

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Purchase Order (PO)

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Party Event Proposal Form*

Support Services Office- 602.230.1200

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Fund-Raiser Application For Approval Form - Special Olympics Arizona