Host a Fundraiser

• A Third-Party Information Form must be submitted to determine if the event/campaign is within Miriam guidelines, and feasible within its existing calendar of activities.   

• Third-party fundraising events must be fully executed by the third-party fundraiser(s). Miriam staff is available to provide fundraising coaching and recommendations during your planning process. However, due to limited staff resources, Miriam staff cannot plan or promote third party fundraising events.  

• Miriam School & Learning Center, any of its Board Members, or staff reserves the right to cancel the event at any time. Miriam will incur no liability for any such cancellation. 

• Miriam will not associate with businesses or individuals known to conduct themselves in a manner incompatible with our mission. Should this issue arise, it will be resolved by the Executive Board of Directors.   

• Third-party fundraising events must be financially self-sustaining without contribution or financial risk from Miriam. Miriam will only accept the net proceeds from a third-party fundraising event. All third-party fundraising event expenses are the responsibility of the third-party fundraiser and must be paid before the proceeds are given to Miriam. Refunds or reimbursements will not be available after the donation made is Miriam.  

• Third-party fundraisers must fully and truthfully state the portion of the proceeds that will be donated to Miriam in all advertising, promotions and in all contact with donors, sponsors and participants. (For example:  50% of profits, one-time donation of $1,000, or all proceeds). 

• The third-party fundraiser is responsible for all vendor agreements, contracts, insurance and necessary permits for the event. Miriam will not assume liability for a third-party event.   

• Unless your organization is a registered non-profit entity, donations made to it are not tax deductible.  

• Donations made directly to a third-party event can be used to cover the event’s expenses, but are not tax-deductible.  

• A donation solicited on behalf of Miriam is fully tax deductible only when it is made directly and entirely to Miriam, as we are the only agents who can verify that such a gift was made, and the nature of the gift, to the IRS. Donors wishing to receive a tax acknowledgment letter should provide their donation via check or online. 

• Miriam is not a sponsor of third party fundraising events and should be listed as a “beneficiary” on all promotional materials.  

• Third-party event fundraisers are authorized to use the Miriam logo available from the Director of Marketing. 

• The third party fundraiser is responsible for all marketing, including writing and distributing press releases, PSA’s, Facebook postings, invitations, ads, etc. 

Due to the number of requests we receive, Miriam School & Learning Center cannot: 

• Promote your event in our e-newsletter  

• Set up and man a booth at your event  

• Distribute posters or literature for your event  

• Supply client families for your event