1030 Fundraising in the Name of the College

Initial Date of Approval: 1/30/09

Revision Date(s): 12/17/24

Administrative Responsibility: Vice President of College Advancement

PURPOSE

To maintain control and coordination of fundraising agents for Skagit Valley College and its various programs and functions.

POLICY

Without written authority from the vice president of college advancement, no person shall request, solicit, or collect funds from any other person, business, or organization in the name of Skagit Valley College, whether by solicitation of contribution, sale of goods, or by any other action. 

PROCEDURES

Proposals to the vice president of college advancement for permission to request, solicit or collect funds in the name of Skagit Valley College must be in writing and include the following information:  

• The identity of every individual who is contacting any person to request, solicit or collect funds in the name of Skagit Valley College; 
• The identity of the individual(s) who is responsible for accounting for all funds collected in the name of Skagit Valley College; 
• The location where the funds are deposited, held, or otherwise safeguarded; 
• The identity of the person who is responsible for authorizing expenditure of the funds; 
• The purpose for which the funds are expended; and 
• A written endorsement from the vice president of administrative services and the executive director of the Skagit Valley College Foundation. The vice president of college advancement may also require a written endorsement from a relevant cabinet member, depending on the purpose of the fundraising.