Third-Party Event Fundraising
A third-party event is any fundraising activity by a non-affiliated group or individual where First Coast No More Homeless Pets has no fiduciary responsibility and little or no staff involvement. (Examples include donation drives, fundraising parties and bake sales.) The path to launching a third-party event typically begins with an idea and plan of action that is presented to First Coast No More Homeless Pets. Event organizers must obtain their own liability insurance to cover the event.
The time and effort that you put into such event will benefit pets in your community and surrounding counties. No matter how large or small, your contribution will make a big difference in the lives of our animals.
Below are some helpful tips and guidelines to help you plan your special event:
1. Brainstorm for event ideas. Examples:
- ____-a-Thons: bowl, walk, run, bike, dance, swim
- Auctions: donated goods, art, handmade products, etc.
- Arts and Crafts Shows
- Birthday Parties or Personal Celebrations
- Bring Your Dog to Work Day
- Car Washes
- Church or Community Neighborhood Donation Drive
- Galas
- Garage & Yard Sales
- Theme Parties
- Ticket Sales, Raffles and Entry Fees
- Pet Washes
- School Events: raise a certain amount to make your teacher/principal do something unusual
- Sporting Events and Tournaments
- Denim Friday
- Bake Sale
2. Set the date and location.
Schedule your event for a day, time and location that provides you with plenty of time to plan and promote it properly. Before confirming the date, check with FCNMHP to make sure it doesn't conflict with another event.
3. Set fundraising goals and a budget.
Remember, the lower your costs to produce the event, the higher your contribution will be.
4. Submit a Third-Party Events Contract to First Coast No More Homeless Pets.
Download the Third-Party Events Contract here. An events coordinator will contact you to review any issues or concerns and will provide you with guidance and feedback on your proposed plan. Determine legal, insurance, liability, permit and safety issues you may need to address.
5. Create a “Day of Event” agenda and checklist.
6. Develop a publicity/promotion plan.
Flyers, posters and other promotional materials will help generate awareness and excitement about your event.
7. Have the event!
With proper planning, you can have a fun and successful event. Once you're event is over, just submit the proceeds to First Coast No More Homeless Pets and start planning your next event. (Oh, and don't forget to take pictures!)
Rules & Guidelines
The third-party event hosts are responsible for all aspects of the event, including organizing, funding, planning, promoting, managing and staffing. FCNMHP is unable to provide assistance with any of these aspects. (For instance, we cannot pay for any event-related costs, provide mailing lists, send email blasts or direct mail promoting the event, ensure attendance, etc.) Requests for FCNMHP staff and/or volunteers to attend your event are handled on a case-by case basis, but cannot be guaranteed.
Upon approval, you may, in most instances, use the FCNMHP name and logo. FCNMHP must pre-approve all flyers, press releases, publications and any other event promotional materials. All materials must clearly indicate that the event is not sponsored by FCNMHP. It is important that our name and logo be used correctly and spelled properly. Always refer to the organization as First Coast No More Homeless Pets. The appropriate logo file (color or black & white) will be supplied to you upon request.
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