1. + Alternative Fundraisers!

2. + Where to start… Start brainstorming ideas now for fundraising throughout the THON season! Alternative Fundraisers can’t be held past February 8 th No Alternative Fundraiser is submitted too early! All Alternative Fundraiser ideas/requests must be submitted 14 days in advance on THINK by your Captain Have questions? Email alternative.fundraising@thon.org

3. + Why Committees should take part in Alternative Fundraisers… Can be easy to plan! Great bonding experience for Committees Brings in money For The Kids! Helps spread awareness about pediatric cancer around campus

4. + Top Alternative Fundraising Ideas Merchandise Sale for Committees Sweatshirts Socks Committee Name Wristbands Events Mr. and Mrs. Committee Name (ex. COMM, Finance, etc.) Sports Tournament Karaoke/Dance Off Spelling Bee Captain Date Auction Beauty Pageant Any sort of Holiday Event Candygrams Giftwrapping

5. + Alt Fund Resources on THON.org Bake Sale Application Alternative Fundraising Guidelines Alternative Fundraiser THINK Guide Alternative Fundraiser Data Sheet Alternative Fundraising Report for THON 2012 Breaks down the most popular Alternative Fundraisers as well as the most profitable Breaks down different types of fundraisers with their descriptions

6. + Rules to Remember… THON Rulebook pages 24-28 Important Rules to Follow 2.2.7.4.1. All Alternative Fundraising event requests must be submitted on THINK at least 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT or they will be immediately denied. 2.2.7.4.1.1. Organizations are able to edit all alternative fundraisers up until the time when the request is either denied or approved. 2.2.7.5. The nature and name of the event must be THON appropriate. If it would not be appropriate for a Four Diamonds Family to attend, it should not be submitted. 2.2.7.14. All fundraisers must have 100% of the proceeds being donated directly to THON.

7. + Bake Sales More Rules! 2.2.7.6.1. Bake sales are not allowed to take place on any Penn State Campus due to University Policy. 2.2.7.6.2. For bake sales occurring in State College, the document on www.thon.org/documents titled “Bake Sale Application” must be completed at least seven (7) days before the event. 2.2.7.6.2.4. All bake sales must end by 10pm.

8. + With no Canning Weekends in the Spring Semester it’s the PERFECT time to have Alternative Fundraisers!!