Fundraising Guidelines
Student Organizations are encouraged to pursue and secure external funding to assist in conducting club related activities.

1. The Office of Student Life and Athletics must approve fundraising activities.  Proposals must be submitted in writing no later than 10 business days prior to the start of fundraising activities.
2. All fundraising activities must be in compliance with all SCTC, MnSCU and Department of Finance Policies and all State of Minnesota laws.
3. To avoid any unnecessary delays in the approval process, club advisors are strongly encouraged to research compliance issues with any existing or proposed fundraising activity.
4. All proceeds from fundraisers must be deposited into the respective student organization’s college account.
5. Dispersal of proceeds must go to pre-approved benefactors or designees as stated in the fundraising proposal.
6. Funds cannot be dispersed to individuals.
7. While student organizations are encouraged to conduct fundraising activities, this does not automatically imply College endorsement of the activity

Items Considered For Approval

1. Does the fundraiser comply with all College, MnSCU and Department of Finance Policies and State of Minnesota laws?
2. Does the fundraising activity have a direct relationship between the student organization and the proposed benefiting agency or activity?
3. Is the fundraising activity feasible?  Does the respective organization have the resources to fully conduct the activity?
4. Is the proposed budget realistic?  Will the suggested expenditures realize the proposed proceeds?
5. Does this activity duplicate an existing activity?
6. Is the activity student led and independent of any off-campus agency?
7. Does the activity conflict with existing auxiliary on-campus agencies (The Book Stop and East View Commons)?
8. Are campus resources needed and available to conduct the activity?
9. Has the fundraising proposal considered and allowed for necessary charge backs for campus facilities and/or resources?