Fundraising Policy

POLICY FOR HOSTING FUNDRAISER AT NAMCC

Dated: 1/1/2018

Effective 1/1/2018, NAMCC has adopted following fund raising policy in order to serve the following interest:

  1. To use NAMCC as a platform to raise funds for different humanitarian, educational and community needs.
  2. To not impact the operational cost of NAMCC when these fund raisers are scheduled.
  3. To give access to different organizations to NAMCC resources and be successful.

Policy

    1. For Active fundraising

Definition:

When the organizer is going to openly ask for the amount, ask for the show of hand in public and hand over the pledge cards, collect funds at the spot. Any way of directly identifying donors is considered active fundraising.

e.g. During or after Friday khutbah, asking people to do a show of hands and have them commit a pledge.

 

Services from NAMCC:

      1. Friday khutbah – EC will finalize the number of Khutbah that will be made available. One, two or all three.
      2. Access to donation options from NAMCC fund raising platform –
        1. Website
        2. Kiosk
        3. Feeling Blessed app
        4. NAMCC app

The cost of processing cards will NOT be reimbursed

      1. Access to conduct an evening program followed by fund raising on Friday.
      2. Table and 2 chairs

 

Process and Terms & Conditions for participating organization:

      1. Following are the ideological terms for scheduling fund raising at NAMCC:1.i. All fundraising activities must comply with the teachings of Islam and must not conflict with any United States laws.
      2. Following are the financial terms for scheduling fund raising at NAMCC:2.i. Organization will have to pay the 20% of the fund raised or pledged as administrative fee (The amount collected within the first week of the fund raiser should be submitted to NAMCC within the week following the fund raiser. Any further collections on pledges fulfilled at a later time should also be submitted to NAMCC upon collection).
      3. Arrange the Khateeb for Friday prayers and speaker for evening program (if approved).

 

      1. Apply only if you agree to the above terms and conditions.
        Send an email to ec@namcc.org with the application form. NAMCC will need information about your organization, cause that you serve, reason for fund raising, expected amount to be raised, are you planning to do an active or passive fund raising. You will receive written approval through email if approved.
    1. For Passive fund raising

Definition:

When the organizer is going to request the NAMCC members to come to their booth and pledge.
e.g. During or after Friday khutbah, asking people to come to the booth and pledge and donate.

Services from NAMCC:

Friday khutbah – EC will finalize the number of Khutbah that will be made available. One, two or all three.

      1. Access to donation options from NAMCC fund raising platform –
        1. Website
        2. Kiosk
        3. Feeling Blessed app
        4. NAMCC app

The cost of processing cards will NOT be reimbursed.

      1. Access to conduct an evening program followed by fund raising on Friday.
      2. Table and 2 chairs

Process and Terms & Conditions for participating organization:

      1. Following are the ideological terms for scheduling fund raising at NAMCC:1.i. All fundraising activities must comply with the teachings of Islam and must not conflict with any United States laws.
      2. Following are the financial terms for scheduling fund raising at NAMCC:2.i. Organization will have to pay the 10% of the fund raised or pledged as administrative fee (The amount collected within the first week of the fund raiser should be submitted to NAMCC within the week following the fund raiser. Any further collections on pledges fulfilled at a later time should also be submitted to NAMCC upon collection).
      3. Arrange the Khateeb for Friday prayers and speaker for evening program (if approved).

 

  1. Apply only if you agree to the above terms and conditions.
    Send an email to ec@namcc.org with the application form. NAMCC will need information about your organization, cause that you serve, reason for fund raising, expected amount to be raised, are you planning to do an active or passive fund raising. You will receive written approval through email if approved.

Needless to say, EC decision is final and binding