9700 - FUND-RAISING BY CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS

The following criteria will be used in order to ensure equitable consideration of all requests by charitable organizations or groups to solicit funds on District premises. In this context, fund-raising shall also include solicitation of clothing, foodstuffs, or other products. Charitable organizations are those defined in State law.

The purpose of the fund-raising is to help alleviate an economic, health, cultural, educational, or social need in the school community area.

The funds are not used for religious or political purposes.

The organization has a definite plan for the collection and distribution of funds.

These guidelines shall apply to all fund-raising activities other than approved student fund-raising activities and those approved for District-related organizations.