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Want to help build homes? 
Why not hold a Third Party Fundraiser!
All money raised will go directly to materials needed to build homes for a family in need.

What is a Third Party Fundraiser?
A third-party event is any fundraiser that a group or individual might hold to raise money for Habitat for Humanity Wellington County (HFHWC).  When a group or individual decides to raise money, only the proceeds come to HFHWC.  The organizer holds all financial responsibility and agrees to staff the event.  Although we actively encourage third-party fundraising events, all events must be approved by HFHWC in advance.  [Click here for a Third Party Agreement - below]

We are happy to help you by providing guidance for your event and materials that will help educate others about Habitat. 
Some things to remember about planning an event... 

• Your cost to run the event can’t exceed the money raised.
• You need to plan to have others help you staffing the event, however we can ask our volunteer pool if they wish to assist.
• Publicizing the event well will make it successful
• Insurance for the event is important

Please note:  HFHWC does not endorse fundraising activity that is not in line with good fundraising practices or that does not fit with the organization’s values.   The organizers of third party events do not represent HFHWC.  This should be clear in all dealings with the public, sponsors and supporters. 

Have fun while raising money! 
Here are some great ideas you can try at your work, school or neighbourhood.

• Jeans / Dress Down Day: Pay $5 to wear jeans to work
• Loose Change: Put containers out at retail businesses for loose change
• Jail and Bail: Arrest locals who have to raise money before they get “paroled”
• Monkey on Your Back: Pay fee to have someone wear a stuffed monkey around
• Softball Tournament: Charge an entry fee for each team
• Baskets (Theme) Auction: Put together theme baskets to be auctioned off
• Dunk Tank: Get local celebrities to be dunked
• Parents Night Out/Christmas Shopping for Parents: Charge parents for babysitting
• Pampered Chef Party, Tupperware, or Partylight: Donate a portion of the sales
• Office Easter Egg Hunt: Charge to hunt eggs at work…look for the prize egg
• Car Wash
• Book Sale: Have a used book sale at work
• Silent Auction: Have a silent bake auction for a sweet fundraiser
• Talent Show: Charge admission for a “No Talent Show”
• Crafts Auction: Make and sell all kinds of crafts
• Yard Sales: Have a community wide sale
• House Cleaning: Clean houses for donations
• Hang People’s Christmas Lights: Charge for hanging them and taking down
• Gift Wrapping:  Set up a Christmas package wrapping station at a mall for donations
• Personal Shopper: Charge to do shopping/errands for someone
• Take Pictures with Santa: Take donations for pictures with Santa
• Skate-A-Thon: Host a special night at a skating rink
• Face Painting: Charge for face painting at a community event
• Chili Cook off: Charge entry fee and for samples
• Hula Hoop Contest: Great for kids AND adults! See who can go the longest
• Ice Cream Social: Charge admission to sample this sweet treat
• Lemonade Stand: Set one up on a hot summer day!
• Candy Gumball Machine: Put this in your office for everyone to purchase
• Most beautiful baby contest: Vote with money donations for the cutest baby
• Dance Contest: Charge an entry fee to participate

More information on Third Party Events.
Raffles and 50/50 draws are considered a form of gambling in Canada, and are legal only if certain provincial regulations are met.   
Although they can be effective fundraisers, they require a raffle license that must be applied for by the charity.

Charity Auctions allow individuals to give at the level they are comfortable with; a large selection of items and services ranging from very modest to very valuable will ensure that the few individuals capable of giving more will be able to do so, but without excluding the more frugal donor.

A-Thons can be almost any activity that is used to raise money. Participants simply ask family and friends to pledge either a flat amount, or a certain contribution per point achieved.   Most common types are walk-a-thons, bowl-a-thons, or dance-a-thons.   

Tax Receipts
HFHWC can issue a charitable tax receipt for cash donated when the person’s name, and address is reported to the office.  Keep accurate records.  We typically only receipt for amounts over $20.

A charitable tax receipt is not issued for goods or services donated.  A business receipt is offered to businesses when they provide documentation on the fair market value of the good or service. 

How Habitat for Humanity Wellington County Can help:

• We can provide you with permission and guidelines to use our logo.  Material that uses HFHWC’s logo must be submitted for approval prior to distribution.
• Charitable tax receipts can be issued provided they meet the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) rules and regulations.

Eligibility guidelines:  Monetary donations (over $20) with full contact information for donors can be issued to donors after the event. 
The following are not eligible for a charitable receipt:
- Raffle ticket purchases
- Purchases of goods (e.g. chocolates, merchandise) or services
- Purchases of goods and services at an auction
-Donations of items (unless valued by HFHWC)
- Donations of services

• Please ask us for literature on HFHWC to have displayed at your event. 
• We may be able to have a staff member speak to your group or at the event depending on the location and timing.
•  Advice and expertise on event planning including any additional licensing or insurance coverage that may be required for your event.
• Announce your event on our website
• If needed, ask our pool of volunteers to lend a hand.  We cannot, however, guarantee volunteers for your event.

HFHWC regrets that we CANNOT provide:

• Mailing or email lists.
• Promotion and/or advertising of the event.  However we can list the event on our website.
•  Guarantee attendance of HFHWC staff and/or volunteers at the event.
• HFHWC cannot accept legal or financial responsibility for third party events.  All damages, expenses, and financial losses are the responsibility of the organizer.
• Event organizers are responsible for ensuring adequate insurance for event; HFHWC is not responsible for any damage, accidents to persons or property.
• Event organizers are responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses
• Where applicable, the event organizers must provide proof that licenses and insurance have been established prior to the event.
• Coordination of ticket sales and/or corporate sponsorships.
•  Solicitation for prizes or auction items.