Sport Clubs

Fundraising Projects

- Concessions
- Stadium/Convocation Center Cleanup
- Food Sales
- Vendor Sales
- Raffles
- Poster Sale
- Silent Auctions
- Events
- T-shirt Sales
- Off Campus Fundraising
- Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fund-Raising Program

For more project ideas visit the Sport Club Council Office in UREC room 313.

For further promotion information check out this site.  It includes many campus wide options for fundraising including table tents, press releases, and TDU.

Project Details

Concessions
Organizations can raise money by working the concession stands at JMU Football and Basketball games.

Contact Person:
Brian Bosley, Manager
phone: 568 3960
e-mail: bosleybl@jmu.edu
Chandler G-16

How to sign up:
Pick up group application from Concessions Office in Chandler G-16. Be sure to sign up early - you will place your organization on a wait list one year in advance.

Volunteers needed:
Football: 20-25
Men's Basketball: 20-25
Women's Basketball: 20-25
Concerts: 20-25

Money Raised:
Football: 12-15% commission of sales
Men's Basketball: 10% commission of sales
Women's Basketball: 10% commission of sales
Concerts: 10% commission of sales
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Stadium/Convocation Center Cleanup
Organizations can raise money by cleaning Bridgeforth Stadium and the Convocation Center after football and basketball games.

Contact Person:
Karen Moyers
568-3930 e-mail: moyerskl@jmu.edu
Convocation Center Room 101, MSC 4703

How to sign up:
Email Sheila Moorman stating your desire to participate in this fundraising opportunity. Include the name of your organization, a contact person, their phone number and e-mail address. Requests for Convocation clean up should be made the first week of September and Stadium clean up should be made the first week of February. The earlier the better!

Volunteers needed: 20-30

Money Raised:
Football: $500/game
Men's Basketball: $250/game
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Food Sales
Organizations raise money by selling exam kits, donuts, etc. ALL FOOD SALES MUST BE APPROVED BY DINING SERVICES PRIOR TO EVENT.

Contact Person:
Stephanie Hoshower
568-2887 e-mail: hoshowsm@jmu.edu
Gibbons Hall Entrance 7

How to sign up: Obtain Fundraising Form from Events & Conferences. Determine the items to be sold. Approval must be obtained from faculty adviser, Coordinator SOS/Clubs, Hank Moody, Building Coordinator and Events and Conferences.

Volunteers needed: enough to sell items

Money Raised: varies
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Vendor Sales
Organizations may sponsor approved vendors to come on campus and sell their items on the Warren Hall Patio.

Contact Person:
Debbie Miller
568-6330 e-mail: millerds@jmu.edu
Events and Conferences Taylor 233

How to sign up: Schedule a patio date with Events and Conferences. The dates are determined on a first come, first served basis. It is best to reserve the space during opening of the books. Obtain a pre-approved Vendor List and Fundraising From in E&C. Vendors not appearing on the approved list can be used after appropriate approvals are obtained. Organizations are allowed 2 patio dates per semester and 2 PC Ballroom dates per semester. The Fundraising Form is due 2 weeks before the vendor date and the form must be completed by the Nuts & Bolts Representative. Depending on the sale, additional signatures may be needed. Organizations acting as their own vendor are permitted to sell items in additional buildings on campus after approval is given by building coordinator. Building Coordinators are listed in the JMU phone book.

Volunteers needed: Contact person for vendor at the beginning and end of the sale. Assisting the vendor during the day is optional and should be discussed before the vendor is booked. If you are acting as your own vendor, you should have representatives to attend the table throughout the day.

Money Raised: Approved vendors are required to give organizations at least 10% of total sales. Organizations can negotiate to increase the percentage. Organizations acting as their own vendor will collect all profits.
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Raffles
Organizations may raffle prizes (purchased or donated).

Contact Person:
Debbie Miller
568-6330 e-mail: millerds@jmu.edu
Events & Conferences Taylor 233

How to sign up: Obtain Fundraising Form from Events & Conferences. Before requesting prizes, gift certificates or money from local merchants, you must prepare a solicitation list and present it to the Coordinator of SOS/Clubs. Allow three business days for approval.

Ticket Sales: Sales are permitted on the patio and are included in allotted space per semester (see vendor sales). Additional buildings may be used if the building coordinator gives approval. Solicitation in Residence Halls is not permitted. Solicitation through friends and by word-of-mouth is permitted.

Volunteers needed: enough to sell tickets

Money Raised: varies
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Poster Sale
Organizations raise money assisting in the sale of posters in the PC Ballroom.

Contact Person:
Vivian Dalling
Tent Graphics, Inc.
1903 West Main Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360-2528
1-800-598-9848 x2015
570-476-9848

How to sign up:
To sign up contact Vivian Dalling.

Volunteers needed:
Enough to sell the posters

Money Raised: varies
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Silent Auctions
Organizations may auction prizes (purchased or donated).

Contact Person:
Debbie Miller
568-6330 e-mail: millerds@jmu.edu
Events & Conferences Taylor 233

How to sign up:
Obtain Fundraising Form from Events & Conferences. Before requesting prizes, gift certificates or money from local merchants, you must prepare a solicitation list and present it to the Coordinator of SOS/Clubs. Allow three business days for approval.

Volunteers needed: enough to manage

Money Raised: varies
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Events
Organizations may sponsor an event, dance, program, speaker, etc. and charge an admission fee.

Contact Person:
Debbie Miller
568-6330 e-mail: millerds@jmu.edu
Events & Conferences Taylor 233

How to sign up:
Complete the Fundraising Form from Events & Conferences and secure the proper approvals for that event.

Volunteers needed: varies

Money Raised: varies
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T-shirt Sales
Organizations may design and sell t-shirts.

Contact Person:
Matt Barone
568-6613 e-mail: baronemt@jmu.edu
Student Organization Services Taylor 205A

How to sign up:
Complete the Fundraising Form from Events & Conferences. T-shirt designs must be submitted to Coordinator SOS/Clubs for approval. T-shirts receiving JMU Foundation approval must be manufactured by licensed merchants. Local licensed merchants are included on the approved vendor list. Please allow two weeks for production time. The organization will be required to pay a 7.5% royalty fee by licensed merchants. Keep in mind the quantity of shirts ordered; ordering too many can present problems.

Sales:
Sales are permitted on the patio and are included in the allotted space per semester (see vendor sales). Additional buildings may be used if the building coordinator gives approval. Solicitation in the residence halls is not permitted. Solicitation through friends and by word of mouth is permitted.

Volunteers needed: enough to sell shirts

Money Raised: varies
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Off Campus Fundraising
Contact local gas stations and banks for car wash opportunities. Contact local establishments such as Kroger or Wal-Mart for space to sell items or raffle tickets. Be creative! Opportunities are unlimited. If you have questions about the appropriateness of an idea, please contact E&C or SOS.
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Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fund-Raising Program
Organizations can raise money by selling Little Caesars Pizza Kits.

How to sign up:
Call 1-888-452-5487 or visit www.pizzakit.com to register your fundraiser.

How it works:
They send you free sales materials to you 3-4 weeks before sale start date. These materials include everything you need to run the fundraiser. As you sell the kits, your customers place their order and pay with a check payable to your organization. Your organization keeps the profit up-front and pays in full for the Pizza Kit order at the time of delivery with an organization check payable to Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fund-Raising Program.

Volunteers needed:
As many as you want Money Raised:
50 Kits = $250
200 Kits = $1,000
400 Kits = $2,000
800 Kits = $4,000
2,000 Kits = $10,000
4,000 Kits = $20,000
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