1. Fundraising (Private Organizations)
8th Fighter Wing Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
Fundraising (Private Organizations)

2. Applicable Regulations
AFI , Fundraising Within the Air Force
AFI , Private Organization Program
DOD R, The Joint Ethics Regulation
No, we do not just make these rules up because we want to make your life more difficult
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3. What are Private Organizations?
Private Organizations (POs) are self-sustaining special interest groups, set up by people acting exclusively outside the scope of any official capacity as officers, employees, or agents of the Federal Government. They operate on Air Force installations with the written consent of the installation commander.
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4. Who Must Register as a PO?
Assets- greater than $1000 per month over a 3 month period
Even if you are not a PO- you still need to follow the same fundraising rules!
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5. PO Basics
Must submit a written Constitution and bylaws every 2 years- subject to JA review
Everyone in the PO is jointly and severally liable for PO finances
Members are personally liable!
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6. Fundraiser Requests
1st go to Ms. Kim, Mi Chin –
Use electronic form
Make sure to get prior approval for FOD Checks/Base Facility Use/Food Service
Routed through legal
Signed by Herc
PLEASE ROUTE REQUESTS AT LEAST 30 DAYS PRIOR TO FUNDRAISER DATE
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7. Fundraising Restrictions
POs may only engage in two functions per quarter for fund-raising purposes like bake sales, dances, carnivals, or similar functions.
The approval authority for such sales is delegated from Wolf to Falcon to Herc.
All advertisements must contain disclaimer that activity is not part of the DoD (see AFI , paragraph )
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8. Competition
POs must not engage in activities that duplicate or compete with AAFES or FSS activities.
Examples of NAF activities include the Club, Bowling Center, Outdoor Recreation, and the Base Golf Course.

9. Prohibited
Soliciting funds (e.g. request donations) for their organization on base.
Gambling/raffles
Selling alcoholic beverages
Using Government resources to advertise for/facilitate event

10. Prohibited (ctd)
POs are self-sustaining groups with members acting exclusively outside the scope of their official capacity. Members must:
Not participate while in uniform
Be off-duty or on an approved break
Not use rank or position to influence others

11. Participating in CFC/AFAF
Organizations that receive money from the CFC or AFAF may not further solicit Air Force personnel at the workplace.
Fundraisers during the CFC/AFAF must be away from the workplace and must not detract from the CFC
Off limits- squadron functions

12. Questions?