Fundraisers, Games of Chance, Raffles, Brackets

The following is a list of guidelines all student organizations must follow when raising money:

• Student organizations are prohibited from fundraising in bars/taverns.
• Alcohol and/or the use of alcohol should not be used as prizes or gifts for events involving raffles/fundraisers.All fundraising must be in compliance with the Student Standards of Behavior and Code of Conduct, as well as the Ohio Revised Code.
• All fundraising must be in compliance with the Student Standards of Behavior and Code of Conduct, as well as the Ohio Revised Code.
  • Gambling (e.g., poker, casino nights, etc.) is prohibited based on the Ohio Revised Code and the University Code of Conduct.
  • Raffles that have no payment required for entry are acceptable under the conditions listed in the Games of Chance & Gambling section below.
  • 50/50 raffles/drawings are prohibited.

• If selling any items, student organizations are required to submit a list and/or pictures of items they are selling (other than food sold) via our imprinting form or directly upload it to the event registered in 1850.
  • Student Organizations are not permitted to imprint, give away, raffle off, or sell items to students/faculty/staff or outside community members that are in direct violation of UD policies, the Code of Conduct and/or institutional values (e.g., ping-pong balls, funnels, coozies).
  • Student Organizations may be prohibited from selling St. Patrick’s Day items or fundraisers using/promoting alcohol consumption. Certain exceptions may be allowed. Please contact the Assistant Director of Organizational Development for approval.
  • Items that are banned from University property (e.g. candles), are able to be sold, but cannot be shipped or delivered to University addresses.

• Student organizations are not permitted to collect social security numbers from students to solicit for-profit companies for financial gain (e.g., credit card companies).
• All fundraising must be recorded by the organization’s finance officer/treasurer. Funds collected should be deposited into the organization’s Ledger account within 1 business day.
• Information regarding fundraising will be collected by the Assistant Director for Organizational Development, and kept on file under each organization’s name.

The Center for Student Involvement encourages our student organizations to build relationships and partnerships with surrounding local restaurant businesses. Organization restaurant Takeovers are supported, as long as the business and organization have agreed on terms and the business has filled out and signed the 3rd Party Vendor form.

• Organizations will need the University’s State of Ohio Tax Exemption number to act as a Non-profit 501C3 organization. Organizations can request the Tax Exemption number by emailing (studentorgs@udayton.edu) or stopping by the Center for Student Involvement (KU 241).
• A takeover must be an approved event in 1850.

Student organizations are limited to event only sponsorship. Student organizations who wish to reach out to the local community may do so, but will need to list all organizations/businesses communicated to in the event registration process along with what is being asked for. Large-scale events, external organizations and businesses should not be contacted due to the University’s current partnerships. If your organization wishes to reach out to any large local, regional, or national organizations/businesses, please contact the Center for Student Involvement (studentorgs@udayton.edu) to obtain approval. Sponsorship by a company that violates a University exclusivity contract will not be permitted.

For tax purposes, student organizations are encouraged to accept donations through the University of Dayton donations page at https://www.udayton.edu/advancement/give/ ↗️. For more information and assistance, please contact the Center for Student Involvement (studentorgs@udayton.edu).

GoFundMe, Venmo, and other external sources of fundraising are prohibited due to the student organization’s relationship with the University and its tax exempt status. The University of Dayton has an approved crowdfunding program called Flyer Funder ↗️ for student organizations to use. If you have any questions about fundraising opportunities or sources, please contact the Center for Student Involvement before participating.

• Organizations with a national organization sponsored fund collection partnership will be permissible with permission from the Center for Student Involvement.

In compliance with the University Code of Conduct as well as recognizing risks associated with gambling, the wagering of money, property or services (any material or service of value) is prohibited. Additionally, hosting activities such as poker tournaments, casino nights, and other events that utilize similar gaming themes is prohibited.

• Student Organizations may hold a raffle as long as the person conducting the raffle is 18 years of age or older.
• Cash and alcohol as prizes are prohibited.
• Raffles cannot have a payment to enter the raffle, participation in the raffle must be included with attending the event the raffle is taking place.
• 50/50 raffles/drawings are prohibited.
• All raffle prizes must be approved by the Center for Student Involvement and follow university policy for awards, gifts and prizes ↗️.

• Student organizations may not organize or participate in any sports brackets, pools or wagering of any kind.