Fundraising for a Cause

Student organizations sometimes wish to raise funds for a cause that their organization supports. This is possible as long as the student organization adheres to the following:

Guidelines:   

1. Eligibility:
   1. Individual Yale College students are not permitted to fundraise using university resources or spaces. 
   2. Student-run fundraisers that utilize university resources or spaces may only be promoted or sponsored by registered undergraduate student organizations, the Yale College Council, or in conjunction with an on-campus student performance. 
2. Recipients of contributions: Fundraisers may only be held for U.S.-based registered 501(c)3 non-profit organizations.  
3. Collection of funds: All donations must be collected electronically and go directly to the organization. Students may not collect cash donations, nor may the funds pass through individual or group accounts.   
4. Locations: In-person fundraising may take place in a limited number of campus locations. Students must request permission in advance and abide by any policies associated with the location. In addition to reserving space, student organizations must register the event with the Student Organizations office, here.   

Permitted locations:   

1. the Schwarzman Center Rotunda (submit request here);    
2. Performance venues, in conjunction with a student performance, with permission from Undergraduate Production  
3. Passive fundraising: Links and QR codes may be shared in accordance with the Posters, Chalking, and Publicity policy. With advance permission, donation boxes for physical items may be set up in residential college common rooms; make requests at the head of college office.   

If your group is considering fundraising for an outside cause, please contact your SOC or email student.organizations@yale.edu, so that we can help guide you through the process.