Fundraising can be made possible through voluntary contributions, sales, and events or programs for charitable donation and club support.

Club fundraising is the process of raising money, in an organized attempt, to donate to an approved charity, or supplement a club event, club supplies, or educational club field trip. Funds raised by a student organization or club must directly benefit the club, organization, or college.

How to Fundraise 

  1. Review the Fundraising Guidelines and Requirements below on this page.
  2. Determine how you will raise funds. You can view a list of fundraising ideas that have been helpful to clubs, organizations, and groups in the past.
  3. Complete the Club Fundraising Form through WolfPack Connect. After the form is received, guidelines will be emailed to your club advisor.
  4. Conduct your fundraiser.

Madison College acknowledges that a policy of this nature may not anticipate every possible issue that may arise concerning fundraising activities. Restrictions may be made in addition to, or instead of, those outlined in the policy.

Submit a Club Fundraising Form

Fundraising Guidelines and Requirements 

  • Student Life cannot provide “seed money” to finance supplies or support your fundraiser. A club cannot request Student Life to pay the entire cost upfront while the club tries to conduct a fundraiser to repay the debt.
  • The selling of open food, drinks, and consumable items which include homemade consumable items (i.e. baked goods, cooked food, etc.) is prohibited.
  • The selling of alcohol and/or tobacco is prohibited.
  • Your club may sell food, but items need to be individually wrapped and factory sealed or be pre-approved by catering@madisoncollege.edu.
  • All proceeds collected via fundraising, personal investment, or gifts must be deposited into the club accounts and follow all financial procedures outlined by the college.
  • Any receipts of funds to individuals, including scholarships, is subject to state and federal income tax laws and can impact an individual’s financial aid.
  • Any group that is creating merchandise or marketing material that includes the Madison College name or official college marks must ensure the usage follows college branding guidelines. If you have questions on branding or would like a copy of our brand guidelines email marketing@madisoncollege.edu.
  • Official college logos are licensed, so any group creating merchandise to be sold must use a licensed vendor for production.

Fundraising Policy Violations 

Madison College-recognized clubs that violate this Fundraising Policy may be subject to: 

  • Fines and/or restitution including loss of funding from Madison College for the current academic year or longer. 
  • Loss of the right to use College property or facilities for events/programs. 
  • Loss of recognized club status. 
  • Other disciplinary sanctions or educational sanctions appropriate to the circumstances.

Fundraising Ideas

  • Alumni Donations
  • Antique Show
  • Art/Poster Sale
  • Art Fair
  • Balloon Sale
  • Benefit Dance
  • Car Wash
  • Carnival
  • Coupon Books
  • Garage/Rummage Sale
  • Fashion Show
  • Finals Care Packages
  • Host a raffle
  • Stationary bicycle-a-thon or dance-a-thon
  • Marble or Jellybean count guessing
  • Other marathons – run/walk/jog/read
  • Partner with an off-campus eatery to promote business & receive a percentage of the profits
  • Plant/flower sale
  • Pledges
  • Recycling Drive
  • Service Auction (Time & Effort)
  • Sell prepackage goods on campus
  • Sell buttons/t-shirts/bumper stickers
  • Silent Auction
  • Student-Faculty Talent/Art Show 
  • Tournament

Ready to start fundraising?

Make sure to meet the requirements above and complete the club fundraising form today!