CAC Third-Party Fundraising Event

Third-Party Fundraising Event
Thank you for your interest in fundraising for Companions Animal Center (CAC) (formerly KHS). The time and effort you put into such an event will benefit thousands of injured, neglected, and abandoned animals CAC cares for each year. No matter how large or small, your contribution will make a big difference in the lives of the animals.

Companions Animal Center (formerly KHS) is a 501c3 non-profit, non-government organization. CAC does NOT receive funds from the government or any other animal-related organization. CAC depends on grants, fundraisers, fees, and donations from people like YOU! Thank you!

A Third-Party Event is any fundraising activity by a non-affiliated group or individual where CAC has no fiduciary responsibility and little or no staff involvement.

Policies and Procedures

To ensure that CAC's name, image, and reputation are properly represented, we ask that all third-party fundraisers abide by the following policies. Your cooperation will help us guarantee consistency and quality in the events that ultimately benefit CAC. Thank you again for your efforts.

Due to the number of requests we receive, CAC may not be able to:
- Set up and man a booth at your event
- Supply adoptable animals at your event
While CAC may be able to provide guidance for your event, personnel to handle the organizational and administrative tasks associated with the event is not available. Therefore, you are responsible for all event details, including underwriting-related costs; recruiting volunteers to help out at the event; creating flyers to publicize the event; and working the actual event.
- The event must be promoted in a manner to avoid statements or the appearance of CAC endorsing any product, firm, organization, individual, or service.
- Please use the name and logo in accordance with CAC’s graphic standards.
- All promotional materials must clearly state the percentage of proceeds that will benefit CAC.
- CAC should receive a list of targeted sponsors for the event before they are approached to minimize overlap with other CAC events or fundraisers that may be underway.
- CAC can provide informational materials promoting the organization and its services. Advance notice is needed regarding quantities.
The following items are available:
- Generic brochures
- Spay Neuter Program brochures
- Annual Newsletter “Shelter Tails”
- General Appeal Letter
- Hearts of Gold Campaign Letter
- Share A Little Love brochures
- Lights of Love Holiday Cards
- Upcoming event flyers/brochures
- Event organizers are responsible for obtaining all permits, including those for raffles or games of chance.
- Event organizers must obtain their own liability insurance to cover the event. CAC is not financially liable for promoting and/or staging third-party events.
- Third-party event revenue and expense cannot flow through CAC accounts. Only the final net proceeds from the event are to be processed by CAC.
- Please note third-party fundraisers cannot be held at any CAC locations.
Contact Information
Company/Organization Name*
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Contact Name*

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Address*

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Email*
Phone Number*
General Event Information
Event Name*
Event Description*
Event Date - Starting*

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Event Date - Ending*

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Event Location/Address*

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Is this event open to the public?*

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Past Events
Have you organized a CAC third-party event previously?*

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If yes, briefly describe the event:
How much/what was raised?
Financial Information
In an effort to assist you in the production of a successful event, please indicate how you will generate revenue for CAC:*

AuctionDonation driveDrawingTicket sales/entry feesOther
If generating income through ticket sales/entry fees, please indicate what percentage will be donated?*
Anticipated event revenue?*
Will this be an annual event?*

YesNo
CAC Involvement
Due to the large number of third-party events organized on behalf of CAC, staff and volunteers may be unable to plan and promote events. Staff, volunteers, and animals may be able to attend a third-party event. Requests for such a presence will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
CAC requests:
Marketing and Promotions
All third-party event coordinators are responsible for their own public relations. CAC will, however, post your event within our website calendar, Facebook, and monthly e-newsletter. Upon approval, you may use the CAC name and logo. Before distribution, CAC must pre-approve all promotional materials, including flyers and press releases.

It is important that CAC's name and logo are spelled correctly and used correctly. Always refer to the organization as Companions Animal Center. We can provide you with the logo in whatever format you wish.
Third-Party Approval
Each third-party event will be considered individually. Generally, the following events will not be approved:
- Events located in close proximity or time to another CAC event
- Events that require significant attendance from CAC staff and volunteers
- Events associated with businesses or individuals known to conduct themselves in a manner not compatible with the CAC mission
Events that result in the sale, auction, or raffling of animals.

I/we hereby understand, agree, and submit the following:

CAC will not assume any legal or financial liability for the above-referenced event. Furthermore, we understand and agree that CAC must approve, before printing and distribution, any use of its name or logo.
Event Coordinator/Contact Signature*

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