Protecting FPS’ hard-earned reputation
by being associated with quality third-party events is more important than the
incremental funds raised by those events. With this in mind, the undersigned
agrees to the following when conducting third party events to benefit FPS.
1.
The
business/organization/individual will not open any bank accounts using FPS’
name or Employer Identification Number (EIN). Any check donations listing FPS
as "Payee" will be forwarded to FPS for deposit in a bank account.
2.
Only donations made
directly to FPS are tax deductible (to the extent permitted by law). Donations
made directly to a third-party event can be used to cover the event's expenses,
but they are not tax deductible.
3.
Due to limited
personnel resources, FPS cannot provide staff support to third-party events,
though support and guidance will be provided during the planning phases, as
necessary.
4.
The
business/organization/individual agrees to minimize expenses related to the
third-party event as FPS adheres to a 1:3 fundraising ratio as part of its
PANO Standards of Excellence Accreditation. This Accreditation also requires
complete transparency, so the business/organization/individual agrees to an
"open book" policy, and to provide an event plan and budget, if
requested. . This Accreditation also requires complete transparency,
so the business/organization/individual agrees to an "open book"
policy, and to provide an event plan and budget, if requested.
5.
Any use of FPS’ name,
logo, or stationary in any mailing, advertising, or for the media must receive
prior approval from FPS.
6.
FPS will not enter
into any agreement with a business/organization/individual when there is a
potential conflict of interest with FPS’ programs, policies and values.
7.
All fundraising is to
be conducted for the exclusive benefit of FPS. Any variance must be approved by
FPS in advance of the event.
8.
FPS neither releases
nor sells any volunteer or donor names. Confidentiality
is critical.
9.
All third-party event
organizers are responsible for communicating about any insurance needs and FPS
can provide a Certificate of Insurance when necessary.
10. A check for the third-party event's net proceeds (i.e.
gross proceeds less all related expenses), must be delivered to FPS within 30 days
of the event's conclusion with a complete donor’s list should tax deductibility
be applicable.
I individually, or as a representative
of the below named business or organization, agree to the above requirements
and hereby fully release and agree to hold harmless For Pete’s Sake Cancer
Respite Foundation and its affiliates, their Officers, Directors, Trustees,
agents, employees and representatives, successors and entities, together with
their insurers, of and from any and all liability, claims, damages, expenses or
causes of action for any reason.