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TableofContentsINTRODUCTION 2
FUNDRAISINGIDEAS:TIME&RESOURCES 2
YOURSOCIALNETWORK 2
FUNDRAISINGIDEAS:FORTEACHERS 3
DECORATETOEDUCATE 3RESOURCEKITCHALLENGE 3MINIFETE 4SELLINGCAMBODIANSCARVES 4
FUNDRAISINGIDEAS:INTERESTS,SKILLSANDHOBBIES 4
FOODANDCOOKING 4ART&CRAFT 4SPORT&FITNESS 4FORTHEWORKPLACE 4STALLS,SWAPSANDSELLING 5PARTIES,THEMESANDCOMPETITIONS 5PLANTS&GARDENING 5
BEFOREGETTINGSTARTED 5
USEOFSEEBEYONDBORDERSLOGO/BRAND 6
NEXTSTEPS 7THANKYOUAGAINFORYOURSUPPORTOFSEEBEYONDBORDERS! 7
FUNDRAISINGGUIDELINES 8
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Changebegins with educationIntroductionThankyouforyoursupportofSeeBeyondBorders!
Thisdocumentisdesignedtohelpyouwithdevelopingideasthatyoucouldusetofundraiseforus.ItalsointroducestheparameterswithinwhichyourideascanbedevelopedintoaplanandcoversofftheessentialformalitiesofcomplyingwithFundraisinglawandbestpracticetomakesureyouhavethebestchanceofhavingasuccessfulandenjoyableexperiencewithfundraisingforSeeBeyondBorders.
Weareawarethatwhenitcomestofundraising,knowinghowtogetstartedcansometimesseemlikeadauntingtask.Wehopeyoufindthisdocumenthelpsyouwithyourinitiativeswhichareverymuchappreciated.Pleasedonothesitatetocontactuswithanyquestionsandsuggestionsaswellastotelluswhatyouareplanning
FundraisingIdeas:Time&ResourcesChooseafundraisingactivitythatyou(andyourfriendsandfamily)areinterestedinandbeascreativeasyoulike.Beawarethatdifferentfundraisingideasrequiredifferentinvestmentsoftime,resourcesandenergy.Belowaresomeexampleideas,rankedaccordingtotimeandeffortrequired:
Easy Alittlemoreeffort Significantcommitment
§ GetonlineandstartaSupporterPageonEverydayHeroorVirginMoneyGiving.Requestviaemailforyourfriendsandfamilytosupportyou.
§ SignupforapubliceventlistedonEverydayHeroorVirginMoneyGivingandaskfriendsandfamilytosupportyourefforts!
§ Committoapersonalchallengeandaskfriendstosponsoryou.
§ Holdaschoolorcommunityraffleorauction.
§ ‘Piggy-back’yourfundraisingwithanexistingschoolorcommunityevent,suchastheschoolconcert,afetestalloraparentinformationnight.
§ Organiseahealthybake-off,lunch,highteaorotherfoodieeventwithyourfriendsorschool.
§ Holdakaraokenightwithfriendsoryourcommunitygroup.Sourceprizesforthenightandchargeanentryfeeforeachsong.
§ Opengarden.Chargeanentryfeeforviewingafabulousgarden(useyournetwork)!
§ Holdalarge-scaleeventsuchasaconcert,quiznight,auctionorgaladinner.
§ Organiseapreviewmoviescreeningatyourlocalcinema.
§ Holdanartexhibitionforlocalartists.Chargeanentrancefeeandcommission.
§ BattleoftheBands:Inviteunsignedbandstoenteracontest(chargeanentryfee,offerprizesandinviterecordproducerstoattend).Sellticketsatapayingbar.
§ Committoamajorpersonalchallengesuchasahalfmarathonoracyclingchallenge.Askfriendstosponsoryou;useEverydayHeroorVirginMoneyGivingtogatheryoursponsors!
YourSocialNetworkThinkaboutyournetwork–notjustyourimmediatefriendsandfamily,butalsopeopleinyourgreatercommunity.Fundraisingprojectsandeventscanprovideagreatopportunityforpeopletoconnectandhave
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Changebegins with educationfun.Bestofall,bygettinginvolved,yourfriends,familiesandco-workerswillknowtheyaremakingadifferencetothelivesofCambodianchildren,teachersandcommunities,whilstalsosupportingyou.
• Whocanyouincludeinyouractivities?Thinkaboutyourfriends,family,colleagues,schoolmates,considertheirskillsandinterestsandhowtheymightbestliketocontribute.
• Alsothinkaboutwhatkindofhelp,ifany,youmayneedinyourfundraisingproject,andwhoyoucanasktohelpyou.Examplesincludinghelpingtosellraffletickets,gettingbusyinthekitchenforafood-relatedfundraisingevent,helpingtocreateitemstosellorsourcingprizesforaraffleorauction.
• Shareyourstory–yoursupporterswillwanttosupportyouaswellasyourcause.EverydayHeroandVirginMoneyGivingareonlinefundraisingportalsusedbySeeBeyondBordersandtheyofferpersonalisedpageswithsocialmediacompatibility.GiveregularupdatesviaFacebook,Twitteroremailandletyoursupportersknowhowyourfundraisingisgoing.
FundraisingIdeas:ForTeachersThefundraisingideasbelowareparticularlyrelevanttoteacherswhoareparticipatinginSeeBeyondBorders’TeachtheTeacherprogram,butcanalsobeusedbyotherfundraiserswhofindthemhelpful.Forourlistofgeneralfundraisingideas,pleaseseethenextsectionbelow(FundraisingIdeas:Interests,SkillsandHobbies).
TheTeachtheTeacherProgramreliesonthegenerouscontributionofourvolunteerteachers,andthissectionaimstoprovidesomesupportandguidancetotheseteachersinfundraisingfortheirprojectdonation.TheideasandresourcessharedbelowhavebeenusedinschoolsbyteacherstosuccessfullyfundraiseforSeeBeyondBorders.
Inadditiontotheideaslisted,fundraiserscouldalsoconsiderideassuchasmuftidaysandsausagesizzlefundraisers.Ensureyourschoolisawareofthe‘countdown’toyourtripdeparture,andgainpublicityforyourappealatschoolassembliesandinschoolnewsletters.ShowthestudentsphotosandvideosregardingSeeBeyondBorders’projectsinCambodia,andremembertoengageandinvolveparentsinyourappeal.
DecoratetoEducate
SeeBeyondBordersprovidesyouwithupto100clothbags,madeforusinCambodiabylocalmarketstallholdersinBattambang.Askthechildrentodecoratethesebagsusingfabricpens.SimpleandbeautifullydecoratedbagsarethentakentoCambodiabyyou,andfilledwithbasichealthsuppliespurchasedthere-soap,toothpaste,toothbrushandpersonalhealthpamphlet.ThesearethendistributedbyyoutoCambodianstudentsfromlocalschoolsaspartofourHealthProgram.Fundsareraisedbystudentspayingtodecorateeachbag,andbyparentswhoareinvitedtomakelargerdonationsiftheycan.Weaskthatstudentsdecoratethebagsatschoolandaresupervised,soyouknowyouaretakingoverbagsthattheCambodianchildrenwillfeelproudtoreceive.Note:Pleasecheckinwithourofficeregardingnumberofbagsavailable.
ResourceKitChallengeThefundraiserinvolvesaskingfamiliestofundthepurchaseofMathsresourcepacksorHealthpacksforCambodianschools,atacostofUS$60each.Familiescouldpayforoneormore,orcontributelesstothecostofone.Thekeytothesuccessofthisfundraiseristheword'Challenge'.Forexample,ifitwereanticipatedthattheschoolcommunitywouldbeabletogetenoughmoneyforacertainnumberofpacks,increasethatnumberandputthenewamountouttotheschoolcommunity,asa'challenge'tomeetthatnewtotal.Thisprovidesagreatsourceofmotivationandopportunityforparentstoshowtheirgenerosity.
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Changebegins with educationMiniFeteHoldaschoolfeteduringschoolhoursjustforthekids.Eachclassisresponsiblefororganizingonestallandfororganizingarostertomanit.AdvertiseyourminifeteandtheSeeBeyondBordersTeachtheTeacherappealtotheparentsandaskfordonationsforthestall.Itprovidesagreatexperienceforthestudentswhohavegreatfunrunningthefete.
SellingCambodianscarvesEachtrip,weaskanycurrenttripparticipantswhowanttohelpthenextcohortintheirfundraisingtospendupto$10buyingscarvesattheMarketinPhnomPenhandbringthembacktoSydneytopassontothenextgroupofteacherstoselltotheircolleagues/friends/family/communityetc.Theseusuallysellforabout$5-$7dependingonthetypeofscarf.TheysellreallywellandaregreatforChristmas/Birthday/Thankyoupresents.Note:Pleasecheckinwithourofficeregardingnumberofscarvesavailable.
FundraisingIdeas:Interests,SkillsandHobbiesThefollowinggenerallistsmaybehelpfulforbothteachersandnon-teachersandaresimplyastartingpointforgeneratingfundraisingideasthatworkbestforyou.Becreativeandbrainstormyourinterests,skillsandhobbiestocomeupwithanideathattakesadvantageofyourexistingskillsandconnections,andsparksyourinterestandthatofyourfriendsandsocialnetwork.
FoodandCooking§ HoldaCambodian-themedcookingdemonstrationorlearn-tocook-class§ PuttogetheraCambodian-themedcookbook§ Holdacake(orotherfooditem)stallwhereeveryonebringsaplateandtheprofitsaredonated§ Holdahightea,wineandcheeseeveningorotherthemedfoodeventinexchangeforadonation§ Holdacolourthemedlunchorbreakfast(thecolourthemecanbeinvolvefood,clothesorboth!)§ Holdacookbook/recipeswapwithadonationtoparticipate
Art&Craft§ Holdaclasstoteachacraft/artactivitywhereparticipantsdonatetoattend§ Makeart/craftitemssuchascards/jewelleryandholdasale§ Holdanauctionofgoodsmadeordonated
Sport&Fitness§ Holdapersonalorgroupfitness/sportseventsuchasawalkorbikeride(organisersofgroupevents
needtobeawareofanyliabilitytheymayhavewhenitcomestoinsurance)§ HoldaminiOlympicsatyourclub,schoolorworkplace§ Makeapersonalorgroupfitnesspledgeandgetsponsoredtogetfit
FortheWorkplace§ Holdaworkplace-basedfundraisingeventandgetyourworkplacetomatchemployeecontributions§ Holdagoldcoinafternoonteaatyourworkplace
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Changebegins with educationStalls,SwapsandSelling§ Collectbooksfromyourareaandholdastall,oraswapwithadonationtoparticipate§ Recycleyourfashion:haveaclothing/jewelleryswapwithdonationtoparticipate§ Createthemedcalendarsorotherstationeryitemstosell§ Holdagroup/combinedgaragesaleofbric-a-bracsaleandunwantedhouseholditemsanddonate
theprofits
Parties,ThemesandCompetitions§ Haveeveryonebringinpicturesofthemselvesasbabiesandhaveacompetitionandguesswho’s
who§ Holdathemedpartyandchargepeopleentry§ Holdatriviaorcasinonight§ Holdatalent/music/dancecompetition,andgetlocalbusinessestosupportitbydonatingprizes§ Holdaraffleandgetlocalbusinessesorsupporterstodonategoodsandservicesinprizes.§ Haveacharityauctionofdonatedgoods/vouchers-asklocalentertainersandmusicianstodonate
theirtalenttotheoccasion§ Holdathemedmoviemarathonforadonation§ GuessingCompetition:e.g.countbuttons/other-small-item-in-a-jarguessingcompetition(donateto
guess)§ Blindauctionwhereeveryonebringswrappedgiftsasdonationstobeauctionedoff§ Startaswearjarinyourhomeorworkplace
Plants&Gardening§ Haveaplantsaleinvolvingothergardenersinyourarea§ Sellflowers–especiallygoodaroundholidayssuchasmother’sdayorvalentine’sday§ Forexpertgardeners,haveanopengardendaywherepeopledonatetoenter§ Contributetoaveggiestallforhomegrownproduceanddonatetheprofitsorholdacompetition
forthebesttomatoesetc.
BeforeGettingStartedBeforegettingstartedonanyidea,pleasetakealookattheSeeBeyondBordersFundraisingGuidelines,intheappendixtothisdocumentbeginningonpage8.TheseFundraisingGuidelinescontainarangeofusefulinformationaboutfundraising,includinghowtohandledonationsandwhatauthorisationandidentificationyouwillneed.
WeaskyoutocompleteaProposaltoFundraise–tobefoundherehttp://www.seebeyondborders.org/uploads/pdfs/Proposal_to_Fundraise.pdf-thatwillletusknowwhatyouareplanningandtomakesureyouhaveanydocumentsyoumayberequiredbylawtocarrythatidentifyyouasafundraiser(mostcommonlyaletterand/orIDbadge).OncewehaveyourProposaltoFundraise,wewillalsosendyousomehelpfulstandardinformationthatyoucanusewhenapproachingpotentialdonors,includingadescriptionofanyappealforwhichyoumayberaisingfundsforinparticular.Pleaseseesection2oftheFundraisingGuidelines.
IfyouareraisingfundsviaEverydayHeroorVirginMoneyGiving,itmaynotbenecessarytohaveidentificationdocuments,butpleasestillcompleteaProposaltoFundraiseformsowecancheckforyou.
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Changebegins with educationUseofSeeBeyondBordersLogo/BrandMarketingmaterialspromotingyourfundraisingeffortsareagreatwaytoraiseawarenessofyourappealandtoencouragedonationsandsupporters.WeaskthatSeeBeyondBordersfundraisersagreetosomebasicguidelinesaroundpromotionalmaterialsanduseoftheSeeBeyondBorderslogoandbranding.TheseguidelinessupportthosefollowedbySeeBeyondBordersinitsownpromotionalmaterials.Theyarebasedaroundaccuracy,consistencyandmaintainingpublictrustandsupport.MoredetailedguidancecanbefoundintheFundraisingGuidelinesand/orSeeBeyondBordersFundraisingPolicywhichisavailableonourwebsite:http://www.seebeyondborders.org/about_us/annual_reports_and_policies/.Somekeypointstorememberare:
- Anypromotionalormarketingmaterialthatrefersto‘SeeBeyondBorders’needstobeapprovedbyourofficefirstbeforebeingused/sentout(e.g.poster/flyer;digital/paper).
- AnyuseoftheSeeBeyondBorders’logoneedstobeapprovedfirstbyouroffice.- Yourpromotionalmaterialswillneedtoincludecertainthings,includingabriefexplanationofhow
fundsraisedwillbeused.SeeBeyondBorderscanprovidepre-existingdescriptionsforyoutouse.Formoredetailedguidanceoncreatingpromotionalmaterials,pleaseconsultyourFundraisingGuidelinesorcontacttheSeeBeyondBordersoffice.
FrequentlyAskedQuestionsDoIneedtoadviseSeeBeyondBordersthatIamrunningafundraisingeventoractivitytobenefitSeeBeyondBorders?
Yes,youmustformallyregisterasafundraiserandhaveyourfundraisingactivityapprovedbySeeBeyondBordersbeforestartingyourfundraising.
WhatdoIneedtodobeforeIcanstartfundraising?
RegisteryourdetailsandyourproposedfundraisingactivitybysubmittingaProposaltoFundraiseFormtotheoffice.Onceapproved,you’llbesentyouridentificationdocuments(frequently,aletterandIDbadge),andyoucanstartfundraising!
Iamnotateacher;canIusethe‘FundraisingIdeasforTeachers’?
Yes.Whiletheseideaslendthemselvestoandhaveprovedsuccessfulinaschoolsetting,someactivitiescanbeadaptedforothersettingsbygeneralfundraisers.
IamparticipatingintheTeachtheTeacherProgram;doIhavetousethe‘FundraisingIdeasforTeachers’?
No.Theseideasareonlylistedassuggestions,andareparticularlyaimedatteacherssimplybecauseoftheirsuccessinaschoolsetting.Teachersmightalsoconsiderthemoregenericideaslistedunder“FundraisingIdeas:Interests,SkillsandHobbies”,andcanalsofeelfreetogeneratetheirownfundraisingsuggestionsbasedaroundtheirpersonalinterestsandconnections.
Whatifmyfundraisingideaisnotlistedinthisdocument?
Thisdocumentisonlyintendedasastartingpoint,andyoushouldfeelfreetobecreativeandgenerateyourownfundraisingsuggestionsthatrelatetoyourpersonalinterestsandnetworks.PleasekeepinmindthattherearesomefundraisingactivitiesthatSeeBeyondBorderscannotapprove(pleaseseetheFundraisingGuidelinesand/orSeeBeyondBordersFundraisingPolicyformoreinformation).
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Changebegins with educationCanIprintposterspromotingmyevent/activity?
Certainly,howeveranypromotionalmaterials,suchaspostersorflyers,needstobeapprovedbySeeBeyondBordersfirstbeforebeingused.
WhydoIhavetosubmitmypromotionalflyers/postersforapproval?
Flyersandotherpromotionalmaterialsareavaluablepartofraisingawarenessandsupportforyourfundraisingevent/activity.Weasksthatfundraisersfollowbasicstepsincludingcheckingpromotionalmaterialswiththeoffice,tomakesurepromotionalmaterialsareconsistentandcontainthemostaccurate,uptodateinformation.
CanIgivedonationreceipts?
SeeBeyondBordersfundraiserscannotgivereceiptstodonors,asdonationreceiptsneedtobemadeoutbytheSeeBeyondBordersoffice.
Aredonationstax-deductible?
Yes,donationsthatmeetcertainconditionsareeligiblefortax-deductiblereceiptsinAustralia.Whetheraparticulardonationistaxdeductiblecanvaryaccordingtodifferentsituations.PleaseconsulttheFundraisingGuidelinesorcontacttheofficeformoredetailedinformation.
WherecanIgetacopyoftheSeeBeyondBorderslogo?
IfyouwouldliketousetheSeeBeyondBorderslogoinyourpromotionalmaterials,pleasecontactourofficeforassistanceandtogetapprovalfortheparticularkindofuse.
CanSeeBeyondBordersprintmypromotionalmaterials?CanSeeBeyondBorders’contributevolunteers/stafftohelpwithmyevent?
WhileSeeBeyondBordersofferssupportandadvice,wegenerally(withtheexceptionofsomespecialcircumstances)cannotprovideprintingorvolunteers/staffforyourfundraisingactivityorevent.
NextStepsIfyouwouldliketofundraiseforSeeBeyondBorders,orhaveanyquestionsaboutfundraisingorthisdocument,pleasefeelfreetocontactusformoreinformationvia:
Email:[email protected]
ThankyouagainforyoursupportofSeeBeyondBorders!
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Changebegins with education APPENDIX
FUNDRAISINGGUIDELINES1.Introduction
Thank you for your interest in fundraising for SeeBeyondBorders. Please ensure you read theseFundraisingGuidelines in full and then complete a Proposal to Fundraise formwhich is available fromhttp://www.seebeyondborders.org/uploads/pdfs/Proposal_to_Fundraise.pdf
TheseFundraisingGuidelinesdescribehowtocompletetheProposal toFundraise formsothatwecanissue you with the relevant ‘Authorisation to Fundraise’ documentation as required by the relevantauthorities.
These Fundraising Guidelines also provides guidelines to assist you as fundraisers to manage yourfundraising activities. They contain reference to the SeeBeyondBorders Fundraising Policy and theSeeBeyondBordersChildProtectionPolicy,bothofwhichareavailableonlinefromtheSeeBeyondBorderswebsiteviathefollowingwebpage:
http://www.seebeyondborders.org/index.php/about_us/annual_reports_and_policies/
These Fundraising Guidelines have been written in compliance with relevant State and Nationalfundraising legislation in Australia and in accord with the UK Institute of Fundraising (IoF) Code ofFundraising Practice. They are alsowritten in compliancewith the Australian Council for InternationalDevelopment(ACFID)CodeofConduct,towhichSeeBeyondBordersAustraliaisasignatory.
2.FundraisingRegulationandRequirements
Fundraising is currently regulatedata State levelbyeach individualAustralian state, resulting in somevariation between the requirements of different states. In the UK, the IoF promotes effective self-regulation and accountabilitywithin the fundraising community and their Codeof Fundraising Practiceprovidesbestpracticeguidance.TheremayalsobeindividualLocalCouncilrequirementsintheUK.Inorder to comply with common requirements and company policy while ensuring consistency,SeeBeyondBorders takes a uniform approach in our fundraising authorisation procedure across alljurisdictions.Thekeyrequirementsarelistedbelow.
i.IdentificationDocuments
Ifyouareplanningtoconductafundraisingactivityoreventtoraisefundsforyourprojectdonation,please complete the ‘Proposal to Fundraise’ form before organising your event. Laws aroundfundraisingsometimesrequireustoissueyouwiththefollowingidentificationdocumentsonceyoureventhasbeenapproved:
a) A Letter of Authority to Fundraise, authorising a particular individual to fundraise on behalf ofSeeBeyondBorderstobenefitaparticularappeal;and
b) AnIdentificationBadge,withissueandexpirydate,inadditiontotheLetterofAuthority,ifyourfundraisingwillinvolvemembersofthegeneralpublic.
ii.Insurance
SeeBeyondBordersdoesnotcoveranyfundraisingindividual/groupforthirdpartyinsurance,includingtravel,publicliabilityorgrouppersonalaccident.Inorganizingandparticipatinginaneventoractivity,the fundraiser takes responsibility for all insurances and their associated costs and must agree toindemnifySeeBeyondBordersagainstanyclaimsresultingfromactivityundertaken.
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Changebegins with educationiii.OtherLegalObligations
- In Australia the Fundraiser is expected to abide by all relevant laws and legislation in conductingtheirfundraisingactivities,includingtherelevantCharitableFundraisingActandRegulationsintheirstate.
- IntheUKtheFundraiserisexpectedtocomplywithself-regulatoryprinciplesandpracticesrelevantto the jurisdiction/s in which their fundraising activity is conducted. Where required,SeeBeyondBorders will review such documentation to provide more detailed guidance on theappropriateapproachinaparticularfundraisingsituation.
- AFundraisermustnotengageinactivitiesthatmayharmSeeBeyondBorders,aDonor,aBeneficiaryormembersofthepublic.
- AFundraisermustbetruthfulabouttheirprofessionalexperienceandqualifications.- AFundraisermustnotengage inanyactivitieswhichconflictwith their fiduciary,ethicaland legalobligationstoSeeBeyondBorders
iv.UseoftheSeeBeyondBordersLogo/Branding
- All promotional or marketing materials containing reference to SeeBeyondBorders must beapprovedbytheSeeBeyondBordersofficepriortopublication/distribution
- AnyuseoftheSeeBeyondBorderslogomustbeapprovedbeforepublication/distribution- Fundraisersshouldprovideabriefexplanation(whichwillbesuppliedbySeeBeyondBorders)toalldonors,whichstateshowtheirfundswillbeusedbySeeBeyondBorders.
- Anymaterialpromotinganevent/activitymustclearlystatethattheevent/activityis“raisingfundsforSeeBeyondBorders”ratherthanthatis“aSeeBeyondBordersevent/activity”
v.UseofSeeBeyondBordersOfficeResources
Itisthesoleresponsibilityofthefundraisertoplan,fund,implement,manageanddeliverallfacetsoftheir fundraising activities. SeeBeyondBorders cannot provide funding, print promotionalmaterials,helpsolicitprizesforaneventorcontributepersonneltoassistwithanevent/activity.Exceptionstothis rule may apply under special circumstances, however this will need to be agreed upon anddiscussedpriortocommencingtheactivity.
3.AcceptanceandSolicitationofDonations
i.AcceptanceofDonations
DonationslikelytocompromiseSeeBeyondBorders’integrity,independence,publicimageorcapacitytospeakoutagainstunethical,unfair,orunsafepracticescannotbeaccepted.SeeBeyondBordersisanon-religiousandnon-politicalorganisationanddoesnotengageinactivitiestopromoteaparticularreligiousadherenceortosupportapoliticalpartyortopromoteacandidateororganisationaffiliatedtoaparticularparty.Donationscannotbeacceptedwheresuchapurposeisexpressedorimplied.
ii.Door-to-DoorPublicCollections
Ifyouwishtocollectfromthepublicthroughactivitiessuchasdoor-to-doorknockingpleasenotethatspecial approval from our office is required, along with additional recording and identificationmaterials. Please ensure that you contact the SeeBeyondBorders before commencing this type ofcollection.
iii.ApproachingBusinessesandCorporationsforsupport
If you would like to approach a business or corporation for support, please check with theSeeBeyondBorders’officefirsttoensuretheproposedsupportisnotinbreachofSeeBeyondBorders’
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Changebegins with educationcorporate sponsorships. This generally does not apply to approaching small local businesses, but ifunclearpleasecontacttheSeeBeyondBorders’office.
iv.UnacceptedFormsofFundraising
There are some fundraising activities/events that cannot be approvedby SeeBeyondBorders. Theseincludeanyactivity/eventthatinvolvesthesaleorpromotionof illegaldrugsortobaccoproductsorthesaleorpromotionofunhealthyfoodproducts,particularlytochildren,oranyactivity/eventthatfailstopromoteresponsibleserviceofalcohol.
4.EthicalConduct
i.TruthfulandAccurateSolicitations
Fundraisersshouldacthonestlyandtruthfullyso thatpublic trust inSeeBeyondBorders isprotectedand donors and beneficiaries are notmisled. In compliancewith the ACFID Code of Conduct (C.3),fundraisingmaterials and solicitationsmust be truthful and accurately describe SeeBeyondBorders’identity,purpose,programsandneeds.Fundraisingmaterialsandsolicitationsmust:
- Accurately identify theorganisationasSeeBeyondBordersand includeaddress,AustralianBusinessNumber(ABN:72693413797)orUKCharityNumber(1146044)andpurposes.
- Clearlystateifthereisaspecificpurposeforthedonations.- Avoidmaterialomissions,exaggerationsof fact,misleadingvisualportrayalsandoverstatingeithertheneed,orwhatadonor’sresponsemayachieve.
- Accuratelyportrayintendedrecipients,theirsituationsandthepotentialsolutions.
ii.ChildProtection
InagreeingtofundraiseonbehalfofSeeBeyondBorders,fundraisersagreetoabidebythefollowing:
- FundraisersmustadheretothestatutorylawsinAustralia,theUKandinforeigncountriesregardingchildexploitation,childsextourism,childpornographyandtheabuseofchildren.
- FundraisersareexpectedtohavereadandbewillingtoabidebytheSeeBeyondBordersChildProtectionPolicy,whichcanbeaccessedonline:www.seebeyondborders.org/index.php/about_us/annual_reports_and_policies/
5.HandlingDonations,PersonalandFinancialInformation
i.Tax-DeductibleDonationsandReceipts
- In Australia - SeeBeyondBorders Foundation Australia (ABN: 72 693 413 797) is endorsed as aDeductibleGiftRecipient (Item2)by theAustralianTaxOffice.SeeBeyondBorderscanprovide tax-deductiblereceiptsforapprovedfundraisingactivitieswherecorrectprocesshasbeenfollowed.
- Fundraisers themselves cannot issue tax-deductible receipts to donors. In order to secure tax-deductible receipts for donors, fundraisers must collect and pass on relevant information toSeeBeyondBorders. SeeBeyondBorders will process the donation and forward a tax-deductiblereceipttothedonor.ForthispurposepleaseuseaDonationRecordForm.http://www.seebeyondborders.org/uploads/pdfs/Donation_Record_Form_for_Fundraisers.pdf
- IntheUK-GiftAidisaschemeoperatedbytheUKGovernmentthatallowscharitiestoclaimbasicrate tax on every pound donated. If an individual provides a donation to the Fundraiser by cash,chequeorBACStransferdirectlytoSeeBeyondBorders (withtheFundraiser’snameasareference)theywillneedtocompleteaGiftAidDeclarationform:
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Changebegins with education- http://www.seebeyondborders.org/uploads/pdfs/Gift_Aid_Form_-_single_donations.pdf and return it toSeeBeyondBorders.
- AUKdonormayalsobeabletoclaimataxdeductionfortheirdonationwheretheyareahigherratetaxpayerandsorequireareceiptfortheirdonation.CompletionofaGiftAidformandmarkingittosayareceiptisrequired,willensureSeeBeyondBorderssendsthemareceipt.
- Where there aremultiple donors – as in a sponsorship of an event –we have a form to capturesponsorsdetails,beingaSponsorshipGiftAidformhttp://www.seebeyondborders.org/uploads/pdfs/Sponsorship_and_Gift_Aid_FormF.pdf.Againthisprovidesforreceiptswhererequiredbydonors
- General-Wherethereisabenefitforthebuyer–e.g.ticketstoattendafundraisingevents,orraffletickets-theamountspaidarenotdonationsandthereforenoteligibleforatax-deductiblereceiptortheGiftAidscheme.
ii.DonationsbyCreditCard
Fundraisers are generally able to accept donations via credit card by collecting relevant financialinformationandpassingtheinformationontoSeeBeyondBordersforprocessingandreceipting.YouwillbeprovidedwithatemplatetoaidincollectinginformationforcreditcarddonationswhereyourequestthatinyourProposaltoFundraise.
iii.DonationsbyCheque
Fundraisersareabletoacceptdonationsviacheque.Chequesmustbepayableto“SeeBeyondBordersFoundation”inAustraliaand“SeeBeyondBordersUK”intheUK.
iv.DirectDeposits
FundscanbedirectlydepositedintotheSeeBeyondBordersFoundationAustraliabankaccountortheSeeBeyondBorders UK bank account. You can also direct individuals to pay into the accountthemselvesifitmakesiteasier(particularlyifyouareexpectinganylargedonations).
PLEASENOTE:Itisessentialthatyouandanyotherindividualspayingintotheseaccountscontactourofficetonotifyuswiththeamount,dateandremitternamesothatwecantrackthefundsyouhaveraised.
AccountName BSB/SortCode AccountNumber
SeeBeyondBordersFoundationAustralia 102-141 9009-54977
SeeBeyondBordersUK 40-01-07 2169-2623
v.ResponsibleHandlingofPersonalandFinancialInformation
- When collecting personal and financial information from donors, fundraisers are expected tomaintaintheprivacy,confidentialityandsecurityoftheinformation.
- Fundraisersmustforwardallpersonalandfinancial informationcollectedtotheSeeBeyondBordersofficeandmustnotkeepanycopies.
vi.RecordKeeping
- Fundraisersmust keep accurate financial records including a record of costs and income from anevent/activity,andretainallreceiptsandinvoices
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Changebegins with education- Please submit your records to the SeeBeyondBorders within 4 weeks of the conclusion of aFundraisingevent/activity
- Fundraiserswill be providedwith a template to assist them in recording the relevant informationregardingdonations
viii.Reimbursement
SeeBeyondBorders cannot reimburse fundraisers for any expenses incurred by their fundraisingactivity.Iffundraiserswishtodeductexpensesfromproceeds,theymustinformSeeBeyondBordersofthetotalamountfundraised,andprovideadetailedrecordofcostsandexpensesincurred.
TheOfficeofFairTradingwebsitesays: "Personsororganisationsconductingappeals fordonationsonly,must take all reasonable steps to ensure that total expensespayabledonot amount tomorethan 50% of the gross proceeds. In all other forms of fundraising, such as the sale of goods andservices,thereturnmustbefairandreasonable."Pleaseensureweactingoodfaithatalltimes.
6.OnlineFundraisingServices(e.g.EverydayHero,VirginMoneyGiving)
Australia - SeeBeyondBordersmaintains a pageon EverydayHerowhich canbe found via the followinglinks:http://www.everydayhero.com.au/charity/view?charity=1299andfundraiserscancreateindividualsupporterpagestosupportSeeBeyondBordersviathisonlinegivingagent.
UK - SeeBeyondBorders is registered with Virgin Money Giving. This is a link in to their Home page
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/giving/ from where you can start the process of setting up your ownfundraisingpage.
Generally,SeeBeyondBorderscanprovidesampletexttoaidincreatingthesummaryforaSupporterPage
- Pleasebeaware thatFundraisingAgentssuchasEverydayHeroandVirginMoneyGivingextractapercentageofdonationsmadeduetofees,solargerdonationsmaybebestmadethroughadirectdeposittoaSeeBeyondBordersbankaccount(see‘DirectDeposits’above).
- Where you as a Fundraiserwish tomake use of an online giving agent such as Everyday Hero orVirgin Money Giving to facilitate your fundraising, you are also required to agree to terms andconditionssetbythatagent.
- In compliance with Australian fundraising regulation, which also applies to online agents,SeeBeyondBorders complies with the Everyday Hero requirement that SeeBeyondBorders holdFundraising Registrations/Authorities for each individual state in which we wish to conductfundraisingactivity.
7.FurtherInformation
For further information, please refer to SeeBeyondBorders Fundraising Policywhich is available at:http://www.seebeyondborders.org/about_us/annual_reports_and_policies/
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutfundraisingorthe information inthisdocument,pleasecontacttheSeeBeyondBordersofficeviaemail:[email protected].
Further information on fundraising, including fundraising ideas and resources, can be found in theSeeBeyondBordersFundraisingToolkit.