Skip to Content

Student Organization Fundraising

  1. With prior permission, student organizations are allowed to do fundraising activities and community service projects for their organization or to support non-profit organizations.   
  1. Organizations should obtain prior approval using the Student Organization Fundraising Form (PDF) before a fundraiser or community service project.
  1. The application form can be downloaded here (PDF) or obtained from the Student Activities office.  This form needs to be reviewed by the Student Activities Director and approved by the VP of Instruction and Student Services. Email approvals are allowable.
  1. BRCC emails may be used to advertise fundraising and community service project efforts, but should be limited in scope.
  1. Signs for fundraising or community service project activities are allowed, but must be removed following the event.
  1. Continuing fundraisers such as the gradCLASS store, Mugs n’ More are exempt from this process.
  1. Organizations should consider whether the organization really needs to do a fundraising project. There should be a real need for raising funds based on the organization’s program/goals.  Organizations should not engage in fundraising merely because someone has offered an attractive plan.
  1. If any contracts are to be signed, they must be signed by the BRCC VP of Finance and Administrative Services.  An approved Student Organization Fundraising form should precede this step.
  1. If the fundraising or community service project activity will use the BRCC name or logo, the advisor must ensure that any use of the BRCC name or logo be in good taste and uphold the reputation of the College.
  1. Selling raffle tickets is allowed, if the amount collected is less than $30,000 per year for BRCC. 
  1. If a commercial product is to be sold, it should be sold on its own merits and without reference to the needs of BRCC.
  1. Fundraising projects by student groups should avoid the solicitation of financial contributions outside the college, as the BRCC Educational Foundation is responsible for securing financial support for Blue Ridge Community College.  If the fundraising project requires the solicitation of in-kind (non-monetary) contributions, the student group must first consult with the BRCC Educational Foundation Executive Director to avoid duplication of solicitations. The BRCC Educational Foundation will review a list of prospective donors as provided by the student group and will offer approval or denial of such prospects as appropriate.
  1. Student organizations planning fundraising or community service project activities must ensure that the activity avoids competition with other student organizations, the BRCC Educational Foundation, and other authorized campus fundraisers.

Revised 10/23/2013

Student Organization Fundraising Form (PDF)