Host your own fundraiser!
Benefitting Southwest Transplant Alliance Foundation
Thank you for your interest in planning a fundraiser to benefit the Southwest Transplant Alliance Foundation. We sincerely appreciate your efforts to further our mission of saving lives!
Fundraising Guidelines
As you develop your event plans, please review all included materials. Adhering to the event guidelines and providing the requested information will help maximize your event’s success as well as maintain the integrity of the STA Foundation. The Guidelines for hosting a special fundraising event contains details to manage your planning and help you execute a successful event.
Below are some quick tips to help you get started!
Develop a basic plan and budget for your event and Review the Fundraising Event Guidelines. A Budget Template is also available.
Complete and submit the Fundraiser Request Form at least 3 weeks prior to publicizing the event. This is required for all events, even if previously approved.
Foundation will contact you once review is complete. Allow at least 7 business days.
If using the Foundation name or logos on any promotional items (t-shirts, flyers, announcements, etc.), approval is required prior to use. Submit samples of all items in draft form before the event.
Foundation assigns an Event Number. Include this number in all correspondence with the Foundation.
Gifts or contributions made to the event name or sponsor’s name are not tax deductible. Only gifts or checks made directly to the Foundation, or endorsed as such, are tax-deductible. See Guidelines for more details.
Post-event: Submit funds and Gifts Template within 30 days after the event along with the Event Contribution Form.
Raffles, drawing, and other such activities which require consumers to “pay to play” (give something for a chance to win a prize) can be considered illegal lotteries. We strongly recommend that you consult with a legal advisor in your area prior to engaging in such activities.
You (and co-hosts, if applicable) are the Event Host/Sponsor(s), not the Foundation. Employees of the Foundation and STA will not participate in the sale of any tickets to events or solicit event sponsorships.
Have general questions about organ donation and transplantation? Visit the Southwest Transplant Alliance FAQ’s.
Still have questions? Contact Katie Sauce by phone at (469) 906-2597 or by email at ksauce@organ.org.