Fundraising Event Checklist

The Office of Student Involvement has created a list of things for you to consider when planning your fundraising event to ensure a successful outcome. If you have questions or need assistance in planning an event, please contact our staff at involvement@uni.edu.

1. Identify whether this fundraising event would be for your student organization or a community philanthropy.
2. If you plan to use the UNI Logo, you need to get University Relations approval first.
3. Some ideas for fundraising for yourself:
   1. Bake sale
   2. Art and crafts sale
   3. Concessions stand work
   4. Leaf raking
4. Some ideas for fundraising for others:
   1. Partner with a business (Panera, Tidal Wave, Cold Stone) for a give back night
   2. Bake sales
   3. Food event
   4. Charged admission for event

The Budget:

• Prepare a proposed budget
• Identify funding sources (NISG or personal org money)

General (on campus):

• Check with University Calendar
• Reserve a facility (EMS Calendar) (if you charge there may be fees associated)
• Reserve Equipment
• Coordinate room or outside set up

General (off campus):

• Coordinate with non profit
• Plan for parking
• Reserve Equipment

Food (on campus):

• Determine what food you want
• Work with UNI Catering
• Choose an approved vendor
• Catering Exemption
• Bake Sale Exception Form

Accommodations/Accessibility:

• Is your event accessible to all students?
• What accommodations do you need to offer?

Marketing:

• Promotional plan
• Design materials
• Print materials (Copy Works)
• Use Student Involvement’s Content Creator

Miscellaneous:

• Create a timeline
• Gambling or raffle license (if needed)
• Purchase supplies (connect with student involvement secretary to finalize purchasing details)
• Recruit volunteers
• Make a plan for handling the money (if applicable)
• Make a follow up thank you plan