All fundraising projects must be submitted for review and adhere to the following timeline:
- Up to 45 days before the project
Project coordinator (person conducting the fundraiser) submits application to Special Olympics Minnesota.
- Within five (5) working days
The Sports Program Manager will review the application for accuracy.* If approved, the Sports Program Manager will submit signed application to the Vice President - Development for approval.
- Within five (5) working days
Vice President - Development approves/disapproves* request and remits copy of application to Sports Program Manager and project coordinator.
- Within 45 days after project
Project coordinator submits Fundraising Report to Special Olympics Minnesota.
* Note: It is recommended that only 30 percent or less of income generated annually should be spent for costs incurred to raise funds. All 501(c)(3) non-profits must adhere to this revenue/expenditure ratio.
Special Olympics Minnesota will review the application and work with the Area and/or local program to ensure the development of an effective and profitable fundraising project. In compliance with state, federal and Special Olympics, Inc. rules and regulations, any use of the Special Olympics name and logo must have prior approval from Special Olympics Minnesota. The intent of the application is to cultivate a coordinated fundraising effort between the local, Area and State programs as well as to ensure that the proposed project is productive, legal and safe.
