2013 RULEBOOK - Thon

Rulebook
2013 Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon
2011 or THON 2012 year, they are permitted to contact that donor
prior to the fundraising window.
2.2.4.1.2.1.1. If a Corporate Donor was contacted but did not donate and
credit the organization, they can be contacted by any
organization within the fundraising window.
2.2.4.1.2.2. If a donation box will be placed at a place of business, this
request form can be made when filing a New Company Contact.
2.2.4.1.2.2.1. A New Donation Box request form must be filled out for
each donation box, even if they are located in the same
shopping center/mall.
2.2.4.1.2.3. Money raised from donation boxes must be turned in to the
THON Office at 210 HUB no more than 10 days after the
fundraising event.
2.2.4.1.3. After gaining approval, the organization will make arrangements
with the assigned Donor and Alumni Relations liaison to determine who
will manage all contacts for the duration leading up to Dance Marathon.
Should your organization choose to retain the duty of maintaining the
contact, you must keep your Donor and Alumni Relations liaison
informed of all relevant developments. All donations received from
donors must be issued directly to Penn State Dance Marathon, 210
HUB, University Park, PA 16802 with the organization name and
number in the memo so that the organization can receive proper credit.
2.2.4.1.4. Local (Centre County) Company Sponsors
2.2.4.1.4.1. No group may solicit Centre County or State College
businesses. The ONLY exception to this is if a member or alumni
of the organization currently works at the business. In that case,
the organization must notify the Overall Donor and Alumni Relations
Chairperson, Michael Ringenbach, PRIOR to the first contact.
Additionally, the New Company Contact form must be completed on
THINK. Once this form has been approved, contact can be
initiated. This contact CANNOT be initiated PRIOR to September
28 th , 2012.
2.2.4.1.5. Corporate and Charitable Foundations
2.2.4.1.5.1. No group may solicit corporate or charitable foundations
for a donation. Corporate contacts will only be approved if an
organization has a personal contact with an affiliate of the company
or foundation. The Donor and Alumni Relations Committee is
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