Fundraisers
Raise awareness and help us end Veteran suicide by creating your own fundraiser.
You can make a difference right in your own community. Run a race, host a lemonade stand, or request donations in lieu of birthday, wedding, or funeral gifts.
How Do I Get Started?
Getting started is simple! We’re here to help every step of the way. Follow the simple steps below and you’ll be off and running before you know it!
Ready to make an impact? Click “Start a Fundraiser” to register today! If you have any questions, contact us.
Once your fundraiser is live, we’ll send you our Community Fundraising Toolkit with helpful resources — so you can spread the word to your family, friends, and community. Whether through social media, email, or text, get the word out and make an even bigger impact.
You must register your fundraiser to help K9s For Warriors protect itself, as well as protect you. By registering your fundraiser, K9s For Warriors is able to keep in touch with you as an essential resource and also can help track your fundraising. Registering your fundraiser also allows you access to our toolkit containing items that will help you with your fundraisers, such as our Proud Supporter Logo, approved photos, videos, and press materials.
Guidelines
Fundraiser Proposal & Initial Request
Any request by an independent organization to hold a fundraiser that names K9s For Warriors as the recipient of proceeds must be submitted in writing prior to the proposed fundraiser.
Fundraiser Proposal & Approval
The individual(s) or organization proposing to carry out a fundraiser must receive written approval (electronic or paper form) from the organization for use of the name and logo in conjunction with the fundraiser.
Marketing & Materials Review
The organization will supply logo files. All printed or written marketing or advertising material, including but not limited to press releases, invitations, brochures, letters and flyers, must be reviewed and approved by K9s For Warriors.
Proper Use & Accountability
Fundraiser organizers ensure that the K9s For Warriors’ name is properly used, that all funds are handled and accounted for in a reasonable manner, and that the fundraiser is being conducted in a manner that is consistent with the organization’s mission and image.
Right to Decline Fundraisers
- K9s For Warriors actively encourages independent community fundraisers; however, it maintains the right to decline fundraisers.
- Please do not publicly announce or promote the fundraiser until you receive official approval of your proposal.
- We reserve the right to decline any relationship at any point in the fundraising process with any person or organization.
Fundraiser Planning Responsibilities
Fundraiser organizers are responsible for the planning and execution of the fundraiser, including promotion, staffing, volunteers, and any liability involved.
Suggested Fundraiser Structure
It’s suggested that you select a director and form a committee to develop a step-by-step plan, organize volunteers, and prepare a budget.
Unauthorized Use of Name or Logo
Any use of the K9s For Warriors’ name or logo without written consent is prohibited.
Non-Endorsement Requirement
- It’s imperative that it is known that the organization does not endorse any product, organization, or service affiliated with the fundraiser organizers
- All independent community fundraising must be promoted and conducted in a manner to avoid statement or appearance of any such endorsement.
- The following disclosure must appear on printed or digital materials:
- “Independently organized fundraisers to benefit K9s For Warriors are the sole responsibility of those who sponsor or organize them. Community fundraiser organizers are not organization representatives or employees.”
- Independently organized fundraisers to benefit K9s For Warriors are the sole responsibility of those who sponsor or organize them. Community fundraisers are not K9s For Warriors representatives or employees.
Right to Terminate or Deny Future Fundraisers
K9s For Warriors reserves the right to terminate a current fundraiser or deny future fundraisers by the fundraising group for failure to comply with the above policies and procedures.
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