Policy Governing Student Fundraising Activity & Student Fundraising Request Process
Updated March 2024
Fundraising Request Google Form
The following principles, policies and procedures govern all student fundraising activities at the University of Puget Sound. All fundraising activity must also comply with Code of Conduct, Solicitation Policy, and Fundraising Policy for University Community.
The purposes of this policy are to:
- Guide Puget Sound student organizations in planning their fundraising activities for the benefit of the campus community;
- Ensure a positive experience for the university's students, parents, alumni, donors, faculty and staff when being solicited by university community members; and,
- Shield campus and all university constituents, internal and external, from solicitation by non-university organizations.
The university does not permit fundraising by outside organizations on its campus. In general, charitable organizations other than the university itself may not use campus facilities in order to solicit gifts. Explicitly exempted from these guidelines is the annual United Way solicitation of staff and faculty. In rare instances, other exemptions to this policy may be made by appropriate university personnel. Outside organizations may use our facilities in accord with external use guidelines, but not to raise funds.
Student organizations are permitted to conduct infrequent collection of food, clothing or change for charities; make requests for donated labor; and hold activities like bake sales that by and large do not solicit significant cash gifts. Door-to-door solicitations are not permitted.
Student fundraising activities are only permitted in the Wheelock Student Center and at athletic events. WSC use requires prior approval from the Dean of Students Office, and is subject to WSC use policies. Fundraising at athletic events requires prior approval of the Director of Athletics or designee as well as the Dean of Students Office.
Student organization solicitation of off-campus businesses is permitted on a limited basis subject to the approval of the AVP for Constituent Relations. An advance list of businesses to be solicited may be required.
University of Puget Sound student groups may not raise funds at or in conjunction with major public campus events such as Passages (orientation), LogJam, Homecoming or Reunion, Fall and Spring Family Weekends, and Commencement.
University departments are not able to make charitable contributions with university funds or budget transfers.Address questions about these policies and procedures to the Dean of Students Office in Wheelock 208, 253-879-3360 or via email (dos@pugetsound.edu).
To make a formal request for approval to conduct student-driven fundraising activity on campus, please complete the Fundraising Request Google Form. Forms should be submitted 4 weeks in advance of your desired event date, or as soon as possible.