Before your event Decide what type of fundraiser you want to hold: Chili feed, book drive, etc. Decide what charity/charities your fundraiser will benefit Decide what types of giving methods you’d like to accept: cash, check, money order, credit/debit card and/or payroll contribution Find out who will be transferring your fundraiser in your agency’s fiscal office Acquire a Fundraiser ID # (if necessary) Washington State Combined Fund Drive2015 Local Coordinator Training

During your event Check with your agency fiscal office regarding any internal cash handling policies Protect all donations at your event Protect yourself! Count all funds in the presence of another volunteer and document funds. Keep track of donations raised by type per charity Washington State Combined Fund Drive2015 Local Coordinator Training

After your event Convert all of your cash into a cashier’s check or money order Download the FUNDRAISER EVENT FORM on the Volunteer Resources webpage Send both materials to your campaign leader for processing Washington State Combined Fund Drive2015 Local Coordinator Training