(1) Jurisdiction (
recognized
campus organizations)
(a) Campus regulations
will permit fundraising by recognized student organizations.
Recognized student organizations may use
some university facilities without charge to host
non-commercial events which raise funds for educational or public service
purposes.
(b) Funds raised from the
general university population shall be for the nonprofit use of the sponsoring
organization.
(c) Student organizations shall work with
student engagement to keep accurate records of
funds raised and spent, available upon request for inspection or audit. If an
audit is required, it may be ordered at the organization's expense.
(d) Subject to special regulations concerning
time, place and manner of public expression, a
recognized
student organization may in outdoor discussion areas and at meetings: sell
materials related to the purpose of the organization, collect dues, initiation
fees, donations and admissions charges for events. In addition,
recognized student organizations may solicit funds in
announcements and/or advertisements.Any postings by
recognized student organizations must comply with BGSU's postings by rule
3341-202 of the Administrative Code
(e)
Recognized
student organizations may conduct raffles in accordance with the laws of the
state of Ohio. All fifty/fifty raffles or those with direct cash payout are
prohibited for student organizations.
(f)
Recognized
student organizations may not offer a direct cash or cash-equivalent prizes or
payout, including instances of "split-the-pot" or cash equivalent
loaded card
("Master Card,Visa
etc.")
(g)
Recognized student organizations are not permitted to
coordinate or support the sale or processing of applications for credit cards
on campus.
(h) The facility manager
may require student organizations to utilize a contract or vendor agreement for
outside vendors and receive a percentage of sales, a commission or a
combination of both.
(2)
Fundraising by non-university organizations
Any external organization seeking to raise funds for the
benefit of an external organization must possess a current tax-exempt
certificate from the internal revenue service. Prior approval for
fundraising on campus must be obtained in advance by
the facility manager. Organizations must keep current accurate records of funds
raised and spent. These records must be available upon request for inspection
or audit. If an audit is required, it may be ordered at the organization's
expense.
(3) Solicitations
and sales
(a) Solicitation is defined as any
activity designed to advertise, promote or sell any product or commercial
service.
(b)
Solicitation in university residences is not permitted. Advertising signs,
posters and fliers may not be distributed or posted in university
residences.
(c)
Recognized student organizations may
not solicit on campus without obtaining permission from the facility manager.
Individuals who collect applications for commercial purposes are restricted
from soliciting said applications on campus. An activity that violates
university policies or local, state and/or federal laws is forbidden.
(d) If authorized, solicitations are
permitted in university buildings, except for "Falcon
Outfitters"
, located within the Bowen-Thompson student union, where
merchandise is sold under the regulations established by management.
