COMMUNITY FUNDRAISERS

Thank you for choosing Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse as a beneficiary of your fundraising event! Community support is the key to our success and we recognize the efforts it takes to organize and hold an event on our behalf. Again, thank you!

Due to our 501(c)(3) status, we are obligated to notify you of the following guidelines. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 520.795.8001 ext.7021.

What Emerge requests of third-party event organizers:

• It is important that our agency is aware of all events that are held on our behalf or in support of our programs.
• Emerge’s name can only be used in the event title in relation to us being the beneficiary of the event/promotion. Please communicate that Emerge is not conducting the event, but is the beneficiary of the event. (i.e., Your Organization’s Donation Drive to benefit Emerge, Event Name In support of Emerge, or Proceeds to benefit Emerge.)
• The event organizer must obtain any necessary permits, licenses, or insurance; including raffle, drawing, or game of chance related permits and licenses to have alcohol at the event.

Emerge may provide the following assistance:
• Attendance of an Emerge representative when appropriate and available. Emerge cannot guarantee staff attendance at third-party events.
• Marketing supplies, such as informational brochures and other promotional material.

Charitable Giving Guidelines:
• Donations made directly to a third-party may be used to cover the event’s expenses, but are not tax-deductible for the donor which must be conveyed to potential donors.
• Due to IRS regulations, a donation solicited on our behalf is fully tax deductible only when it is made directly to Emerge. We are unable to provide tax receipts for cash or in-kind goods that were not directly received by Emerge.
• Unless your organization is a registered non-profit entity, donations made to it are not tax deductible even if some or all of the proceeds will be donated to Emerge.
• Any checks made payable to Emerge must represent an outright donation and cannot include any exchange of products or services.

Other Guidelines:
• Fundraisers which benefit Emerge must reflect positively on our mission. Emerge reserves the right to decline any fundraising proposals that are not in line with our mission and values.
• Emerge is unable to provide funding for event expenses, advertising, event planning services, prizes, auction items or awards.
• Emerge will not share or provide third parties with donor lists or contact information.
• Please have all publicity for the proposed event approved by Emerge prior to be printed and released.
• Please obtain permission prior to using the Emerge name and logo. Permission and logo files may be obtained by submitting the form on the following page to events@emergecenter.org or by calling 520.795.8001 ext. 7023.
• Emerge has the right to request that the event organizer cease use of Emerge’s name in connection with the event.
• Emerge is unable to assume any legal or financial liability at a community event.