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	'''A2:''' We developed a piece called "participation matters", outling fundraising policies, use of logo, requirements, our 501(c)(3) and other information. It serves as a guide for those interested in fundraising and provides some information/credibility to individuals/companies involved in the process. Our families have found it helpful.		'''A2:''' We developed a piece called "participation matters", outling fundraising policies, use of logo, requirements, our 501(c)(3) and other information. It serves as a guide for those interested in fundraising and provides some information/credibility to individuals/companies involved in the process. Our families have found it helpful.
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		+	==Benefits and Challenges of Joint Fundraisers==
		+	It is quite common to be approached by another group wanting to raise funds for a mutual cause. Unfortunately, it is usually never as simple as the other side presents it to be. Here are some words of wisdom to consider:
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		+	*I would (1) create a memorandum of understanding with the other organization outlining each org’s responsibilities, how and when funds are distributed, if there is sponsorship to cover all expenses or if funds will be calculated after expenses (will you have input into those expenses) and (2) create transparency for donors on any donation materials such as “50% of the proceeds of this event will go to x organization” or whatever is determined.

	==Internal Links==		==Internal Links==

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 :Fax: 206.352.9492
 :Email: info@raisingmoremoney.com
 ==Website Fundraising Opportunities==
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 *[http://www.networkforgood.org/ Network for Good]
 ==Questions and Answers for New Orgs==

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	*[http://www.networkforgood.org/ Network for Good]		*[http://www.networkforgood.org/ Network for Good]
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		+	==Examples of Fundraising Policies==
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		+	*[https://www.barthsyndrome.org/news--events/fundraise Barthsyndrome.org]
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		+	*[http://www.preeclampsia.org/get-involved/fundraising?id=160 Preeclampsia.org]
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		+	*[http://www.theaftd.org/get-involved/host-an-event Theaftd.org]
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	==Questions and Answers for New Orgs==		==Questions and Answers for New Orgs==

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 PAGER Association helps kids who have acid reflux. . . . . blah, blah, blah. Explain who we are etc, etc.
-One of our members is hosting an event in your community. We hope you will support the event by making a donation. PAGER Association is a 501(c) (3) organization and donations of money and goods are tax deductible. We hope you will be able to attend the event as well.
+One of our members is hosting an event in your community. We hope you will support the event by making a donation. PAGER Association is a 501(c)(3) organization and donations of money and goods are tax deductible. We hope you will be able to attend the event as well.
 Part of the funds that are raised from this event will be spent in your community to raise awareness of the disease. Your local event sponsor will be working with us to increase awareness.
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 PAGER Association Events Account. <br />
-'''A2:''' We developed a piece called "participation matters", outling fundraising policies, use of logo, requirements, our 501(c) and other information.  It serves as a guide for those interested in fundraising and provides some information/credibility to individuals/companies involved in the process.  Our families have found it helpful.
+'''A2:''' We developed a piece called "participation matters", outling fundraising policies, use of logo, requirements, our 501(c)(3) and other information.  It serves as a guide for those interested in fundraising and provides some information/credibility to individuals/companies involved in the process.  Our families have found it helpful.
 ==Internal Links==

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 You can make t-shirts and sell them and solicit donations, but you have to be clear that your group is not tax-exempt.  So anyone who makes donations to your group cannot take the donation off their income taxes and you will have to pay sales tax when ordering your t-shirts and collect sales tax for your state.
-'''A2:''' Have you tried www.cafepress.com ? There is no overhead.  Since you are not a 501(c)3, you must state that and you can say all proceeds will go to XYZ Organization in the description…and be able to prove it (copy of checks, etc) if someone asks you if you did. <br>
+'''A2:''' Have you tried www.cafepress.com ? There is no overhead.  Since you are not a 501(c)(3), you must state that and you can say all proceeds will go to XYZ Organization in the description…and be able to prove it (copy of checks, etc) if someone asks you if you did. <br>
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 '''Q:''' How does a small org take care of online donations? What about PayPal?

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 '''Q:''' Should we allow families to use our logo as they conduct a fundraiser for an individual?
-'''A:''' Here's one thought on this topic:
+'''A:''' Here is one thought on this topic:
 :Shelley Bowen
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 We make it very clear that our logo is not to be used in any fundraising effort that is not benefiting our mission. To date, our parents have fully understood our reasoning and have been responsive to removing the logo upon request. We have made every effort to harness the energy of these families to help us propel our mission. They are very savvy about social media and are generally members of numerous social media pages. By educating these families with the facts about Barth syndrome, they have become our ambassadors of the mission. They find awareness opportunities we haven't even heard about and they share what they learn with us."

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	We make it very clear that our logo is not to be used in any fundraising effort that is not benefiting our mission. To date, our parents have fully understood our reasoning and have been responsive to removing the logo upon request. We have made every effort to harness the energy of these families to help us propel our mission. They are very savvy about social media and are generally members of numerous social media pages. By educating these families with the facts about Barth syndrome, they have become our ambassadors of the mission. They find awareness opportunities we haven't even heard about and they share what they learn with us."		We make it very clear that our logo is not to be used in any fundraising effort that is not benefiting our mission. To date, our parents have fully understood our reasoning and have been responsive to removing the logo upon request. We have made every effort to harness the energy of these families to help us propel our mission. They are very savvy about social media and are generally members of numerous social media pages. By educating these families with the facts about Barth syndrome, they have become our ambassadors of the mission. They find awareness opportunities we haven't even heard about and they share what they learn with us."
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	'''Q:''' I have had people suggest that we make t-shirts to help raise money to help pay the cost of		'''Q:''' I have had people suggest that we make t-shirts to help raise money to help pay the cost of

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	==Questions and Answers for New Orgs==		==Questions and Answers for New Orgs==
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		+	'''Q:''' Should we allow families to use our logo as they conduct a fundraiser for an individual?
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		+	'''A:''' Here's one thought on this topic:
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		+	:Shelley Bowen
		+	:Barth Syndrome Foundation
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		+	"We have a number of families who have created personal social media sites for personal purposes.
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		+	We make it very clear that our logo is not to be used in any fundraising effort that is not benefiting our mission. To date, our parents have fully understood our reasoning and have been responsive to removing the logo upon request. We have made every effort to harness the energy of these families to help us propel our mission. They are very savvy about social media and are generally members of numerous social media pages. By educating these families with the facts about Barth syndrome, they have become our ambassadors of the mission. They find awareness opportunities we haven't even heard about and they share what they learn with us."

	'''Q:''' I have had people suggest that we make t-shirts to help raise money to help pay the cost of		'''Q:''' I have had people suggest that we make t-shirts to help raise money to help pay the cost of