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Shirley Ryan С¶÷ÑÅ is grateful to all those individuals, businesses and organizations who seek to generously support us by conducting fundraising events, promotions or other activities to benefit Shirley Ryan С¶÷ÑÅ but are planned and funded by a source other than Shirley Ryan С¶÷ÑÅ (third-party fundraisers).

The reputation of Shirley Ryan С¶÷ÑÅ is affected by third-party fundraisers, therefore, we reserve the right to decline an offer for a third-party fundraising opportunity or to discontinue association with a third-party fundraiser if it is considered to be in conflict with our mission or violates any of the terms of the Shirley Ryan С¶÷ÑÅ Third-Party Fundraising Policy. Shirley Ryan С¶÷ÑÅ does not claim responsibility for costs and expenses incurred by third-party fundraisers, including but not limited to safe and lawful conduct at the event (or other activity associated with fundraising) and ensuring the event is conducted in a professional manner benefiting the parties¡¯ respective public images. These guidelines are intended to provide you with a better understanding of our third-party fundraising procedures.

The following is a list of what the Shirley Ryan С¶÷ÑÅ WILL DO to support third-party fundraisers:

• Once approved, we will authorize the organizer of the event (or other activity) to use Shirley Ryan С¶÷ÑÅ¡¯s name and logo to promote the event.
• Draft a letter of endorsement for event producers to utilize when asking their community for support and sponsorship.
• Provide collateral materials about Shirley Ryan С¶÷ÑÅ for the information table.
• Acknowledge in-kind donations.
• Provide our 501(c)3 tax ID number via an acknowledgment to individuals who submit donations, excluding any event fees, directly to Shirley Ryan С¶÷ÑÅ.

The following is a list of what the Shirley Ryan С¶÷ÑÅ WILL NOT DO to support third-party fundraisers:

• Approve any promotional materials that do not clearly disclose the specific percentage or amount of proceeds being donated to the organization.
• Support fundraisers that involve controversial subject matters that may be contrary to our mission.
• Provide event insurance. Each organizer will be required to obtain insurance to cover their event.
• Sign vendor contracts or provide tax identification number for discounted space or donated space.
• Obtain permits for events or other activities.
• Share mailing lists.
• Promote the event or other activity or include it on our website.
• Approve events that do not complement the mission, image or core values of Shirley Ryan С¶÷ÑÅ.
• Assist in planning or handling proceeds at the event.
• Guarantee volunteers for the event.
• Offer funding or reimbursement for expenses.
• Solicit for sponsors, cash or in-kind donations.

Thank you for your consideration of Shirley Ryan С¶÷ÑÅ. To begin the third-party fundraising process, please complete the application. Applications should be submitted no less than 30 days prior to your event.

Shirley Ryan С¶÷ÑÅ follows the Better Business Bureau Standards for Charity Accountability and asks that organizers do not spend more than 35% of monies collected on event expenses.