Fundraising

Fundraising is the primary source of revenue for clubs that plan to have expenses.

Before a club can host a fundraiser, the club must:

(a) complete the activity request form

(b) complete the fundraiser request form

(c) request a cash box

(d) receive written confirmation that their fundraiser was approved.

ASB will consider the appropriateness, safety, and compliance with the Education Code, MVLA Board Policy, and FCMAT Guidelines when reviewing and approving fundraisers.

Important Notes about fundraising:

Fundraising on school campuses is highly regulated. Sound cash control procedures are essential from the time the club advisor collects the cash box until it is returned to the ASB bookkeeper. This is to deter fraud and protect everyone from accusations of wrongdoing. Your club advisor must be present and actively supervising for the entirety of the fundraiser. Failure to comply with this policy will result in future fundraising requests being denied.

Any funds raised must adhere to the following:

• All funds raised are used for the benefit of the entire club/student group, not specific/individual student(s)

• any and all funds raised can not be donated to an outside organization or charity (note: a club can share a direct donation link to the website of a charity and encourage club/LAHS community to make a donation directly to the organization/charity)

• Club members cannot be required to participate in or make contributions to a fundraiser.

• Club members cannot be excluded from benefiting from the proceeds of a fundraiser as a result of their not having participated in a fundraiser.

• Monies raised outside of the webstore or an approved fundraiser may not be spent on club activities and will not be deposited into the club’s ASB account.

• Clubs may also encourage club members or members of the LAHS and broader community to donate to the club. Such donations are handled through the LAHS webstore.