OPERATION REBOUND - CALIFORNIA 70.3 - FUNDRAISING RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Registration and Participation
1.1. Athletes who participate and register for Operation Rebound California 70.3 do so under their own premise and must complete their fundraising by March 21, 2009. 1.2. The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) is not responsible for accidents that occur during training for a Operation Rebound California 70.3 designated event, nor for training and travel expenses for the event.
1.3. Challenged athletes participating in Race for a Reason must adhere to all fundraising rules and regulations.
1.4. Challenged athletes may register for Race for a Reason to raise funds for grant purposes, however all grant application rules and procedures apply.
2. Selection of Prize
2.1. The fundraiser/participant must notify the CAF of the specific prize for which he/she wishes to be considered based on their level of fundraising on or before one year from their registration date.
2.2. Winners may substitute a prize from a lower level.
2.3. CAF reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value. 2.4. Any amount collected in excess of the value of the prize allocated cannot be carried over towards fundraising for prizes the following year/s.
3. Grants Fundraisers can obtain grants can be counted towards the fundraising total provided that:
3.1. Prior to pursuing any grant request, the Fundraiser Participant furnishes the CAF Executive Director with a complete written proposal, prepared in accordance with CAF's grant request guidelines, for written approval by the CAF. Such written approval shall be in the sole and absolute discretion of CAF.
3.2. If such approval is granted, the grant money must be received by the CAF on or before one year from their registration date.
3.3. The entity providing such grants furnishes CAF with a written undertaking setting forth the exact sum it will pay and the date such payment will be made, which date must be on or by one year from the registration date of the fundraising calendar year in order to receive credit for the sum promised.
4. Matching Gifts Fundraisers can obtain matching funds, provided that:
4.1. Such funds are either received by CAF on or before one year from their registration date.
4.2. The entity providing such matching funds furnishes CAF with a written communication setting forth the exact sum it will pay and the date such payment will be made, which date must be on or before one year from their registration date in order to receive credit for the sum promised.
5. Donated Products, Supplies and/or Services Fundraisers can obtain donated products, supplies and/or services which can be counted towards their fundraising total, provided that:
5.1. Donated products, supplies and/or services will not count towards your fundraising goal unless the CAF has budgeted to purchase that particular product, supply, or service.
5.2. Prior written approval must be received from the CAF Executive Director for the particular products, supplies and/or services.
5.3. In event such approval is granted, fundraising credit shall be awarded in an amount equivalent to the price CAF budgeted to pay for the product, supplies, and/or service.
5.4. Eligibility for the fundraising category as set forth in this paragraph will be in the sole and absolute discretion of the Executive Director. 5.5 Auction Items: a) All auction items must be approved by the designated fundraising manager in order to receive fundraising credit. b) Fundraising participant will get credit for approved item only after the auction has closed and payment has been received. Credit will be determined by the final sale price of the auction item.
6. Disputes
6.1. In the event of any dispute arising from the raising of funds in general shall be referred to the Executive Board of CAF, whose decision shall be final and binding on the parties.
7. General
7.1. Fundraising dollars must be delivered to CAF as Fundraiser Participants receive them. Be sure to clearly mark your name on the donations you send in and we will track your progress. It is highly recommended that you keep your own fundraising records as well.
7.2. If any fundraising dollars are delivered to CAF after the deadline for the current fundraising year credit can be applied to the Fundraiser Participant's next fundraising goal. 7.3. Fundraiser Participant Events/ Product Sales: a) Contact your fundraising manager with regards to any event/product expenses that you will want reimbursement for by CAF. There will be no reimbursements without prior approval. b). Contact your fundraising manager to inquire about scheduling a CAF athlete to speak at a fundraising event, or to use athlete images on materials. c). To avoid confusion in the marketplace, the following statement must be included on all your event/product materials: “The [event/product] is owned and produced by [Fundraising Program/CAF Event Name] participants: [Insert Fundraiser Participants Name]. This [event/product] helps individuals raise funds on behalf of the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF).”
8. Marketing and PR 8.1. If the Fundraiser Participant would like to use any of the CAF logos on any of their fundraiser materials or promotions, they must get prior approval from the CAF Marketing Department and follow the guidelines set in the “CAF Maketing Spec Sheet.” Note: You must request the “CAF Marketing Spec Sheet” from the CAF Marketing Department.
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