Club Fundraising Process

Fundraising is a great way for student clubs to host more programs for the MU campus and engage community members in philanthropy. 

 To host a successful fundraiser, student clubs must complete the following:  

  1. Submit a fundraising request to the student engagement team by emailing with proposed fundraising project. 
  2. Once submitted, the Office of Student Engagement will meet with club leadership to discuss the proposal.
  3. Once approved, clubs can promote fundraiser to students, faculty/staff, families and external community members.  

Please note proposed fundraising activities are subject to review and approval by the Office of Student Engagement and are subject to review by the administration and the University’s legal counsel if necessary.  

Frequently Asked Questions:

How do we collect funds from those that would like to donate?

Answer
  • Donors can visit the “Donate Now” page on the advancement site: Donate Now – Marymount University
  • Donors will be instructed to enter donation amount
  • Next, the donor will select the fund to give to from the drop down. They must select: Student Engagement
  • In the comments section, the donor should list the campaign they are donating to. For example: “Black Student Union Conference Fundraiser”

Can we accept cash for a fundraiser?

Answer

We encourage clubs to only accept online payments through the advancement site, however, if you do collect cash, you must record the following:

  • Donor Full Name
  • Donor Email Address
  • Total Amount Donated
  • Fundraising campaign they would like the money to go to

All cash must be returned the day it is collected to the Office of Student Engagement Staff in Gerard Hall (1st Floor).

Can I use Venmo for the fundraiser?

Answer

No, you cannot use Venmo.

Can the donation be reallocated to a different cause?

Answer

No, the funds must be used towards the fundraising campaign that it was collected for.

What type of fundraising events or promotion ideas work best?

Answer

Check out these helpful sites to spark some ideas:

30 Unique Fundraiser Ideas for College Groups

25 Fundraising Ideas for Clubs & Organizations