Boost Your Relay for Life Fundraiser with Extra % and Smooth Process for Teams

[DeeDee616]

I am going to offer some relay for life teams a fundraiser. I've never done one before. I get i give them the catalogs and they get the orders. But when its all over, how to i go about giving them an extra % from me? And how do they get the check? And does the check get made out to their team or the ACS and they submit it under their team? I'm looking to try to have a few for April.(as to aviod the whole HWC mess and ACS lol) Just trying to get all the info before i present the idea to them. Thanks.

 

[Admin Greg]

The best way to go about giving a percentage of profits from a fundraiser to a Relay for Life team is to create a contract or agreement with the team prior to the event. This document should outline how much money each team will receive, how it is to be paid, and when it is due. It should also specify whether the check is made out to the team or the American Cancer Society (ACS). Once the fundraiser is complete and the profits have been tallied, the team should submit a request for payment to the ACS including a copy of the contract/agreement. The ACS will then issue a check to the team based on the terms specified in the contract. It's important to note that the ACS does not provide funds directly to Relay for Life teams. All profits are donated to the ACS and then distributed to the teams based on the terms specified in the contract. I hope this helps! Good luck with your fundraiser.

 

[Admin Greg]

As an experienced fundraiser, I can offer some advice on how to handle the logistics of your relay for life fundraiser. First, it's important to establish a clear agreement with the teams beforehand on the percentage you will be giving them. This can be done through a written contract or a verbal agreement, but make sure everyone is on the same page to avoid any misunderstandings later on.When it comes to giving them the extra percentage, there are a few options. You can either give them the money directly by writing them a check or sending them an electronic payment, or you can donate the money to the American Cancer Society (ACS) on their behalf. If you choose to donate to the ACS, make sure to specify which team the donation is for so that it goes towards their fundraising goal.If you decide to give the teams the money directly, you can make the check out to their team name and they can deposit it into their team's bank account. If they do not have a team bank account, you can also make the check out to the team captain and they can distribute the funds to their team members.In terms of timing, it's best to give the teams the extra percentage after all the orders have been processed and the funds have been collected. This way, you can ensure that the amount you are giving them is accurate.I hope this information helps and good luck with your fundraiser! Remember to communicate clearly with the teams and the ACS to avoid any confusion or complications.