1. SAVI PRESENTATION BY SARAH TOLVE AND SOPHIA KHAN
SAVI WORKSHOP
Brief personal intro
SAVI PRESENTATION BY SARAH TOLVE AND SOPHIA KHAN

2. WHAT WILL I LEARN IN THIS PRESENTATION?
How to use NobleHour
How to Fundraise
How to collaborate with SAVI
What is OWLTHON?
Go back and forth:
Sophia: Noblehour & Collaboration
Sarah: Fundraising & Owlthon

3. NOBLE HOUR How do I register my hours? 1.Visit noblehour.com.
2. Scroll down, make an account.
Sophia

4. 4. Click the “+” sign to add hours.
3 .Join the group “Jupiter Fall 2017 Weppner Center Volunteer Group” or we can add you!
4. Click the “+” sign to add hours.
Sophia
5. Add hours! For SAVI events, Devin Herrera is the contact.
6. Contribute to the Jupiter Fall 2017 group!

5. BASIC FUNDRAISING TIPS
A successful student organization fundraiser will typically:
Appeal to large, broad audience
Perform a needed service or meet a need
Be well-publicized through various media
Bring the organization and the community together
Encourage people to interact
Capitalize on the talents of your organization
Sarah

6. GENERAL FUNDRAISING GUIDELINES
Submit an event via Owl Central. This gives you the approval to have the fundraising event.
RSOs may not solicit tax deductible donations or issue gift receipts to donors for the deduction of such donations.
All fundraiser activities that involve the exchange of money must the RSO advisor in attendance.
All fundraising activities and merchandise must conform with to University regulations and policies and Florida and Palm Beach county ordinances and laws.
Sales of merchandise that are a part of fundraising activities on FAU campuses may not conflict with or violate University contacts with existing campus vendors.
Monies raised and/or collected from RSO fundraising activities must be deposited into appropriate RSO off-campus bank account within 72 hours of after completion of the fundraising activity.
2. mention example raffles restricted by state law and date/service auctions are limited by University policy - SOPHIA

7. GUIDELINES CONTINUED
The RSO must use a two-part revenue/receipt book (provided by Student Involvement or COSO) when collecting funds for the sale of merchandise.
Must have a collection box or bank bag with a lock on site to store the collected funds
At location of fundraiser RSO must post disclaimer visibly (Can be found online at
RSO is responsible to monitor, clean up, and remove all materials at the site of the fundraiser.
RSOs hosting a fundraising activity for the benefit of FAU must comply with FAU Policy Any funds donated to FAU must be coordinated with and handled directly by the FAU foundation
Violation by an RSO of any University regulation, policy, rule or procedure while conducting the fundraising activity may result in a loss of RSO privileges or other measures deemed appropriate.
sarah

8. FUNDRAISING FOR CHARITY
There are additional guidelines for RSOs fundraising to benefit a charitable organization.
The charitable organization must be an IRS qualified organization, such as a section 501 ©(3) charitable organization
At the location of the fundraiser, the RSO must have a representative of the charitable organization present and/or pamphlets and literature available about the charitable organization
Within 30 days of the end of the fundraising activity, verification of receipt of funds collected by the RSO for the charitable organization must be made to Student Involvement. Verification may include one of the following:
Copy of check or money order made out to the charitable organization
A letter from the charitable organization thanking the RSO for the donation, with the total amount donated listed
sophia

9. IDEAS FOR FUNDRAISING
Donations - Fundraising by soliciting donations, whether in the form of cash or merchandise, or by selling merchandise or services is a powerful way to raise large amounts of money for important programs of events. Different ways to get donations are:
Person-to-person requests
Phone calls
(E)-Mail solicitation
sarah

10. SELF-GENERATING FUNDS ACCOUNTS/OFF-CAMPUS BANK ACCOUNTS
RSOs are able to open off-campus bank accounts for self-generated funds. This account is primarily used for money your RSO raises through fundraising or membership dues
Easy to make quick payments and purchases from self-generated sources
RSOs are responsible to keep track of the account and its proper use
Student Involvement has no jurisdiction over or involvement with, off- campus bank accounts and will not get involved with matters concerning off-campus bank accounts
NO ACTIVITY AND SERVICE FEES CAN BE DEPOSITED INTO THIS ACCOUNT
sophia

11. OFF-CAMPUS BANK ACCOUNT REQUIREMENTS
If an RSO decided to open and off-campus bank account, they need:
An EIN/Tax ID number from the IRS (must file an SS-4 form)
The bank account must have two signatures
The bank account name cannot include “Florida Atlantic University”
Update information with the bank when officers or advisors change
sarah

12. CO-SPONSORSHIP GUIDELINES
Co-Sponsorship – By combining the resources of two or more existing organizations to sponsor a fundraising program all co-sponsoring organizations benefit.
Written proposal
Participation and input by all organizations in planning, marketing, and execution of event.
A written agreement outlining which organization will carry out specific parts of a program or service. This should also list the time and date of the program, agreed upon responsibilities of all parties involved as well as signatures. This document should provide all the details in order for all groups to contribute to the success of the program or service.
All co-sponsoring organizations or departments should be recognized in advertising and promotional campaigns before, during and after the event.
sophia

13. What is OWLTHON?
13.1 hour dance marathon that benefits the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (Ours benefits the UF Shands Children’s Hospital)
Event is April 7th, 2018
$15 to register. Register online at and join the team “MacArthur Miracles”
Minimum $100 to be fundraised
Awesome events throughout the year to gain points for our team (We are team Camden!)
We are partnered with Alpha Xi Delta and Phi Delta Theta
sarah

14. SUMMARY
After this presentation, you should have a general idea on how to…
Submit your service hours via NobleHour
Helpful guides available: paper copies and online at
Fundraise
Fundraise for a cause using the talents of your organization.
Collaborate with other RSO’s and SG programs
Communication of expectations is key!
Participate in OwlThon
Register online at and join the team “MacArthur Miracles”
sophia: noblehour and collab
Sarah: fundraise and owlthon

15. GOOD LUCK AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!☺