Fundraising Guidelines Approval Form
Student Fundraising To-Do List
- Watch the above fundraising video.
- Plan fundraiser.
- Fill out an Event Request on Laser Involvement.
- Fill out the Fundraising Approval Form Below.
*Please submit your request for approval at least ten (10) business days before your event or activity.
Tips for Fundraising Activities
- Plan ahead.
- Complete the below Fundraising Approval Form.
- Submit a list of solicitable prospects to be reviewed by the Office of Development & Alumni Relations.
- Submit a copy of your solicitation materials to the Office of Development & Alumni Relation.
Important Things to Remember
- Inform Donors that checks should be made out to "Lasell University."
- If the funds being raised are to benefit an outside organization, the check should be made out to that organization. The organization must be a registered 501(c)(3) charitable entity.
- All cash gifts must be processed through the Office of Development and Alumni Relations located in Irwin House.
- Request a money bag (with lock) from the Business Office located in Eager House.
- Promote your event.
- The Office of Development and Alumni Relations is required to subtract the cost of any items given as incentive for donation (e.g. t-shirts, meals, etc.) when calculating the tax deductible portion of a gift.
- If you are hosting a raffle, you will need to work with Newton's City Hall, once your event concludes. You will need to file a tax return within 10 days of the event and know that a 5% tax is levied on all proceeds (gross receipts) including ticket sales if applicable. This is required by the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission. NOTE: Your funds will not be credited to your account by the Business Office until a copy of the tax form is submitted. If you have any questions, please contact the City of Newton's City Clerk's Office, http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/clerk/.
After the Event or Activity
- Submit cash and/or checks, along with the donor's name and mailing address to the Office of Development & Alumni Relations located in Irwin House.
- Send a thank you note to the individual or corporate donor(s) from the sponsoring organization or department.
Fundraising Approval Form: