1. Soliciting support for your Student Organization
Fundraising
Soliciting support for your Student Organization

2. Support for StudOrg Fundraising
The CSU-Pueblo Foundation encourages StudOrg Fundraising!
Questions or Concerns:
Jennifer Denton
Chief Operations Officer
CSU-Pueblo Foundation

3. Thinking It Through What are your goals?
How much $$ do you need to accomplish those goals?
What is your anticipated income (from dues, SOF grants, other sources)?
How big is the gap?
How will you fill it?
Budget for expenses, sales tax, etc.
Fundraising is a means to an end.

4. Multifaceted Private Support
Contributions
Fundraising Revenue
Given by a DONOR
Received from a CUSTOMER or SUPPORTER
Cash
True donations (where the donor receives nothing in return)
Auction item proceeds which are significantly greater than the value of the item (thereby showing the donor’s charitable intent)
Proceeds from sales
Event entry fees
Auction proceeds
Raffle proceeds
Sponsorships
In-Kind
Items for use in meeting the StudOrg’s mission
Free or discounted items for use in fundraising activities

5. Seeking Support
Your appeal message, letter, and/or form must be preapproved by the Office of Student Activities in consultation with CSU-Pueblo Foundation.
Your list of donor/sponsor prospects must also be preapproved.
Approval must occur TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE… sometimes it can take longer… so plan ahead.

6. Resources You’ll Need Read/Review Print or Submit
StudOrg Survival Guide
“Treasury Files”
Print or Submit
“Forms”
Fundraising Request Form
“Fundraising Files”
In-Kind Donation Form

7. Fundraising: Are You Ready?
Registered StudOrgs in good standing
Written pre-approval
Compliance w/ all laws & regulations
No resale nor profit from state-owned items
No prohibited items (see page 70)
Sales of tangible goods will be taxed at 7.4% of gross revenue.
When finished, complete the event evaluation form.

8. Contributions: Making the Ask
Understand the prospect’s interests.
Create win-win outcomes.
Tell a compelling story.
Offer a second option.
Don’t take “no” personally.
“There’s no such thing as failure; only feedback.”

9. A Word About Raffles
Raffles are highly regulated by Colorado Secretary of State.
Unlicensed games of chance for profit are illegal (gambling)!
Advisor must be a licensed raffle manager.
Plan well in advance.
Obtain preapproval from Director of Student Activities in consultation with CSU-Pueblo Foundation.

10. Depositing your Funds CSU-Pueblo Foundation University 900 Account
Contributions (Donations, Gifts)
Proceeds of Fundraising Activities
Sponsorships without advertising
Sponsorships with significant advertising benefits
Proceeds of Licensed Raffles
Payment for Services Rendered (working concession stands, etc.)

11. Questions / Feedback
Thank you for serving your fellow students, your University, and our community!