Frequently Asked Questions
What type of fundraiser should I host? You could host a bake sale, walk-a-thon, bike ride, lemonade stand, dinner or game night with friends, concert, birthday fundraiser, point of sale donations, or wine tasting. Get creative and let us know about any other ideas you have!
How will funds from my fundraiser be used? One hundred percent of donations from your fundraiser will be directed to The Gathering Place programming and operating costs.
How long does it take to get my third-party fundraiser approved? Please allow two weeks for review and approval.
Do you have a fundraiser name policy? Yes. For legal reasons and our organization’s rules, The Gathering Place cannot be named as the fundraiser host. For example, a fundraiser cannot be named The Gathering Place’s Bike Ride to End Food Insecurity; instead, it should be titled Bike Ride to End Food Insecurity benefiting The Gathering Place.
Can I/we use The Gathering Place’s name and logo on promotional materials? Once your fundraiser has been approved, TGP will provide you with the appropriate logo for your marketing materials. Any materials that include TGP’s name and/or logo must be approved by TGP staff (development@tgpdenver.org) prior to publication or distribution.
Can someone from The Gathering Place assist with planning the fundraiser and will a team member be in attendance if I am hosting an event? TGP cannot guarantee the availability of an organizational representative for your event. We are happy to provide guidance, but we cannot handle the organizational or administrative tasks necessary to host a third-party fundraiser due to limited resources and capacity.
Can The Gathering Place provide information about the organization’s mission, programs, services, and ways to get involved? Absolutely. Email development@tgpdenver.org for flyers to hand out about our programs and services, volunteering, in-kind donations, and other ways to get involved.
Will The Gathering Place share my fundraiser internally and/or on its social media channels? We appreciate your support and will do our best to post a story promoting your event on our social media. However, we cannot guarantee this due to staff capacity.
Can The Gathering Place provide insurance or assist in securing permits and licenses for my fundraiser? As the fundraiser organizer, you are solely responsible for obtaining any necessary permits and clearances required by local and state government, complying with all applicable laws and obtaining appropriate insurance coverage as necessary. TGP cannot be held liable for details associated directly or indirectly with the fundraiser, including but not limited to: expenses, purchases, insurance, or liability coverage.
Can I organize a raffle? You may hold a raffle if you have a raffle license and comply with all rules and regulations associated with the license including but not limited to the Colorado Department of gaming regulations and the Internal Revenue Service. We cannot provide or “lend” our non-profit status to your fundraiser. We cannot endorse any fundraiser that holds a raffle without a license.
Can I/we use The Gathering Place’s Tax Exemption Number? No. As a tax-exempt organization, TGP has the responsibility to use our tax-exempt status only for events and activities directly planned and managed by an agent of TGP. We are not able to “loan” our tax-exempt status to anyone outside of our organization even for purposes of fundraising.
Can I open a bank account to manage revenue and expenses for my event? Yes. You may establish a bank account to manage incoming revenue and expenses. This can be done by visiting a local bank and creating a business account under your event’s name, excluding the use of The Gathering Place, or any sites, programs, or funds associated with the organization. As the event organizer, you are responsible for all event expenses and will not be reimbursed. TGP will not be liable for any costs or expenses associated with the event.
Will donors receive a tax receipt? TGP cannot issue charitable tax receipts for donors who make payments directly to your fundraiser. If your donor would like a tax receipt, have the donor make an online donation to The Gathering Place, or write a check payable to The Gathering Place, with the event name included.
Checks should be sent to:
The Gathering Place, c/o Development, 1535 High Street, Denver, CO 80218
Please note, we cannot issue tax receipts for checks related to event tickets and sponsorships that include goods or services as an entitlement, prizes, or auctions.
Thank you for partnering with The Gathering Place to make an impact!
We are excited to partner with you, and our team is ready to ensure that your fundraiser is a success! If you have questions or need additional information, please contact:
TGP’s Development Team at development@tgpdenver.org.
