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Policy Governing Fundraising and Solicitation at the Church

No individual or group may solicit money from, nor sell items to, church attendees while on OUUC property, unless the event is approved and scheduled as a fundraiser pursuant to this Policy. This Policy applies to solicitations and sales for any purpose, including those that benefit outside organizations (such as scouting and schools) and those that benefit OUUC. This Policy does not apply to fundraising during building rentals for which the applicable rental fee has been paid.

Any individual or group wishing to schedule a fundraiser at the church shall submit to the Church Administrator a completed Fundraising Form. Ordinarily, Fundraising Forms shall be submitted at least seven days prior to the proposed fundraising event. The Church Administrator will review the proposal for consistency with this Policy. The Church Administrator shall approve fundraisers she determines are clearly consistent with this Policy, and will schedule approved events on the church master calendar.

The Church Administrator shall refer to the Fundraising Committee proposed fundraisers that either (1) are not clearly consistent with this Policy; or (2) require approval by the Fundraising Committee or the Board pursuant to this Policy. The Fundraising Committee shall approve or disapprove events referred to the Committee that do not require Board approval, and shall refer to the Board, with the Committee's recommendation for action, proposed fundraisers requiring Board approval.

Grievances concerning proposed, approved, or disapproved fundraising events may be raised with the Fundraising Committee or the Board.

All fundraiser(s) shall comply with the following guidelines:

1. All funds raised shall be used solely to benefit OUUC programs and services, and no individual shall otherwise benefit from a fundraiser, absent advance approval by the Board. In any event, all funds shall be used only for purposes consistent with OUUC's mission and principles. At the fundraising event, the fundraiser(s) shall publicly announce the specific use to which the funds will be put.
   
   
2. Fundraisers shall be designed so as to foster goodwill, and strengthen relationships within the church and the larger community.
   
   
3. Fundraisers shall not exceed two weeks duration without advance approval of the Fundraising Committee.
   
   
4. Fundraisers shall comply with all building use policies, including policies regarding priorities for use of facilities.
   
   
5. Sponsors of fundraising events shall cleanup after the event, including returning tables, chairs and other equipment to their original locations, and depositing any trash in the dumpster outside.
   
   
6. Following the fundraiser, the contact person shall inform the Church Administrator of the outcome of the fundraising effort, including the amount of money raised and the level of participation. The Church Administrator shall provide this information to the Fundraising Committee.
   
   
7. Fundraisers shall not conflict with any event sponsored by the Fundraising Committee.

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