Fund+Raising+Policy

=NAME OF POLICY: FUND RAISING POLICY= ([|FR Policy 081005.doc])

Party Originating: Revised policy combines fundraising policy and Outreach Policy Date First Adopted: Fundraising 6/8/99, Outreach---1997-1998? Date Revision Adopted: September 16, 2008 Date of Interim review: September, 2009

The purpose of this policy is to define the scope of fundraising and to ensure that Church fundraising activities: Exemptions to this policy must be approved by the Board of Directors.
 * Purpose:**
 * Are consistent with the Church’s Statement of Purpose, By-Laws and mission and
 * Support stewardship of the church

Fundraising shall be defined as an appeal for funds or an effort to raise money, excluding collections taken during a service or annual or capitol pledge drives, by members or friends of the church for any purpose when the church’s name, the name of a church committee or the name of a church group is associated with the activity. This policy also applies to church-sponsored activities not primarily aimed at fundraising but which raise funds beyond expenses. Gifts to the church are not considered fundraising for the purposes of this policy.
 * Definition And Scope of Fundraising:**

The Board of Directors must approve all fundraising activities, as described on the Fundraising Proposal Form before planning for the event begins. The Board will collaborate with the council and other appropriate church members/staff on the implementation of activities approved. The council will be primarily responsible for scheduling approved activities.
 * Procedure:**


 * Activities must:**
 * Be consistent with the overall mission of the church
 * Be done in accord with UU principles and values
 * When possible, increase opportunities to build church community

At least twenty percent of any net proceeds from an approved fundraising activity shall be dedicated to the church’s general operational fund—except in those situations where checks are not written to the church but rather to another organization, or are written to the church for the express purpose of being given to another organization.

Funds raised will be kept in a separate account or sub-account kept by the Financial Administrator. Funds will be reported annually to the congregation as part of the Church’s Beyond These Walls Giving where appropriate.
 * Bookkeeping and reporting:**


 * FUNDRAISER PROPOSAL FORM**

//Must Be Approved Prior To Beginning Work On The Event Or Putting It On The Church Calendar//
1. Name Of The Event

2. Contact Person for Event

3. Brief description of Event (1-2 sentences)

4. Proposed Date(s) The event: Administrative dates (may be n/a) Closing date for out-of-pocket reimbursements: Closing date for donations:

5. Who (e.g., which committee) Is Sponsoring The Event

6. Budget

7. What The Event Will Cost The Church

8. Anticipated (Estimated) Income From The Event

9. How The Sponsor Would Like To Distribute The net Income From The Event (after the dedicated 20% stewardship contribution)

10. Impact On The Church In Terms Of Volunteers And Space Resources

11. Any Additional Information Or Concerns