What Clubs CANNOT Do

Hunter College does not allow student clubs to collect money in any form. This means no:

• Bake sales, ticket sales, admission fees, dues, or member fees

• Cash, credit/debit cards, Venmo, CashApp, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.

• Crowdfunding or subscription platforms

• Creating your own donation website/page

• Fundraising for your own club

• Keeping or receiving any portion of funds raised

• Using Student Activity Fee (SAF) money for fundraising

Violations may result in suspension and disciplinary action.

 

What Clubs ARE Allowed to Do

Chartered clubs may fundraise ONLY for a non-profit organization, as long as:

• The non-profit is 501(c)(3)

• International non-profits have a U.S. branch

Clubs may:

• Advertise the non-profit’s fundraiser

• Share or link the non-profit’s official donation page

• Direct students/supporters to donate on the non-profit’s site

• Create or host a fundraising page on the non-profit’s website

 

Fundraising Approval Process

To run a fundraiser, clubs must:

1. Submit a SEIF at least 3 weeks before the event or campaign

2. Complete and attach a Fundraising Agreement Form

   • Signed by:

     • Club President

     • Club Treasurer

     • Authorized non-profit representative

3. Attach the non-profit’s 501(c)(3) documentation

   • (W-9s, tax ID forms, or other documents are not accepted)

4. If a special donation link/page is used, the President or Treasurer must report total funds raised

🔍 All fundraising activities must be approved by:

• Office of Student Activities

• College Association

 

Special Note (Fraternities & Sororities)

• Fraternities, sororities, and membership-based organizations may not collect money through the school

• Members must:

  • Pay dues directly to the organization

  • Purchase their own apparel and items

• Clubs may pay organizational dues from their budget