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Need Help with a Fundraising Idea?
Review the these guidelines before submitting the event proposal form found below.
1) Submit a proposal a minimum of 10 business days prior to event. The Third-Party Fundraising Event Proposal must be completed and returned to Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Indiana (hereby known as RMHCCIN) staff prior to authorization to conduct an event. The proposal must be submitted at least 10 business days prior to event.
2) Use of RMHCCIN name or logo will only be authorized after completion of the Third-Party Event Proposal. Sponsor is authorized to use the name “Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Indiana” only in connection with the Fundraising event, and only until the completion of the event, or termination of this agreement. All usage of the trademark of the Ronald McDonald House Charities shall bear the registered trademark symbol ®.
3) Any advertisements or press releases need to be approved by RMHCCIN prior to their release. Publicity will not suggest that the event is being sponsored or co-sponsored by RMHCCIN or that RMHCCIN is involved in any way except as the beneficiary.
4) RMHCCIN cannot guarantee staff members or volunteers to assist in the event.
5) RMHCCIN is unable to provide assistance in soliciting donations, handling of mailings, attending committee meetings, recruiting attendees, collecting monies or providing access to donor lists or contacts.
6) By submitting a proposal form, you agree that:
By submitting this form you are agreeing to the following:
On behalf of the sponsoring organization, I agree to uphold to the standards established by RMHCCIN, and obtain approval from RMHCCIN of any and all promotional material for this event including logos, photographs and press release information.
Sponsoring organization further agrees that RMHC will receive all net funds from event within 30 days of event date.
Here are some answers to our most frequently asked questions about the fundraising proposals and programs.
A third-party event is a fundraising activity performed by a group or individual, where our organization has no fiduciary responsibilities and little or no staff involvement. It is planned and executed by an event organizer, or a person, group, or organization who is independent of RMHCCIN.
Complete the third-party event proposal form on this page.
Once the proposal is approved, you may begin promoting your event!
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Indiana respects the confidentiality of its donors and will not release their contact information.
Due to the high volume of requests we receive, RMHCCIN cannot guarantee assistance promoting the event. If able, we will try to include events on social media and other online resources when appropriate.
We cannot secure media opportunities via television, newspaper or other media sources to promote the sponsoring organizations event/fundraiser.
Due to limited staff and resources, we cannot guarantee a representative at your event. We will do our best to accommodate requests when we can.
If you have more questions about organizing and hosting a third-party fundraising event at your business, school, organizations or church, please contact Meredith Smith, Community Engagement Coordinator, at 317-267-0605 x235.