Action For Animals Fundraising KitYour guide to helping all creatures - it’s simple, fun and rewarding!

Action For Animals Fundraising KitThank you. . .For taking time to fundraise for the RSPCA. It is motivated young people like you that really make a difference to the lives of animals.

Why not get your school involved in raising awareness and funds for the great work we do for animals in need.

Why fundraise for the RSPCA?As a non-for-profit organisation, the RSPCA relies on community support to care for ‘all creatures great and small’. More than 90% of the RSPCA’s funding is due to the generous support of the Victorian community. It costs $30 million to operate the RSPCA in Victoria each year and we only receive 4% government funding.

Donations to the RSPCA support the work of our animal shelters and Inspectors, provide community education on responsible pet ownership and help improve animal welfare legislation.

Most importantly your donations help look after the daily needs of RSPCA animals, giving them a second chance of happiness.

Time for Action.Turn the page for three easy steps to help animals!

Ella and Louise raised $100 by selling homemade cards and pens in their community. PG 2

Action For Animals Fundraising Kit Step 1. Discover how your 'Action For Animals’ helps $6 Purchases a fun chew toy for a dog in our shelter.

$12 Will care for 1 animal in our shelter each day.

$70 Helps pay for flu treatment for a kitten.

$80 Contributes to the de-sexing of an adult cat.

$98 Helps us to provide shelter and care for a malnourished horse.

$135 Vaccinates a litter of puppies in our shelter.

$256 Provides specialist equipment to help Inspectors investigate animal cruelty.

$550 Provides surrendered puppies with shelter, food and medication to help them with everything they need to start a new life.

$1500 Provides vital leg surgery for a stray or surrendered animal.

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Step 2 . Choose your Action For Animals Fundraising idea!

R Raffle - sell raffle tickets for a prize.

Research - find out all about the work of RSPCA.

Stalls - sell food, drink, cake and lollies.

Save up coins in your money box.

Sponsor - get sponsored by your family and friends to walk in our Million Paws Walk.

Sale - have a garage sale.

Sell an RSPCA branded item or take part in Happy Tails Day. Please phone RSPCA Action For Animals fundraising on 03 9224 2564 for further information.

School Holiday Program - participate in one of our great school holiday programs at the RSPCA.

Paw Prints club - join up (0-11yrs) and have a membership drive or become a gr8’n’sml member (12-17yrs) – call 03 9224 2564 or visit www.rspcavic.org

Projects - raise awareness by doing projects about the work of the RSPCA.

Photography competition - ask people to enter their best pet photo and donate an entry fee.

Party - hold an RSPCA themed birthday party. Ask guests to make a donation to the RSPCA instead of bringing presents.

Poster - make an awesome poster to promote the RSPCA.

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Casual clothes day - charge a gold coin donation for wearing casual clothes to school for a day.

Cupcake Day - bake some delicious cupcakes to sell to friends and family.

Community - help family, friends or neighbours with household chores and gardening.

Concert - organise a wonderful school concert, a play or a comedy evening.

Colouring competition - show off your creative side, create crazy categories and ask your teacher to judge.

Class presentation - talk to your class about the work of the RSPCA.

Animals - walk or groom dogs. Come along to the RSPCA Million Paws Walk.

Appeal - collect blankets, pet food, newspapers and shredded paper.

Animal day - get everyone at your school to dress up like their favourite animal.

Auction - hold an auction of some pet products or services.

Assembly - talk to your school about the important work of the RSPCA.

Anything else you can think of that could help raise money to help animals.

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Step 3. and . . . action!

What do I do now?Now that you have decided on your Action For Animals idea, talk with a parent or teacher about your idea to see if you need permission.

It is a good idea to plan how much time you will need, how many people will need to help and all the items you need – write it down!

Make sure you ask a parent or teacher to help. Use the fundraising checklist over the page.

Send the Action For Animals application form (attached at the back of this kit) to:

Fundraising AssistantRSPCA Victoria3 Burwood HighwayBurwood East VIC 3151Phone: 03 9224 2564

Once your fundraising idea has been approved by the RSPCA, grab your friends and family and HAVE FUN!

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Your checklistResearch the work of the RSPCA so that you can spread the word about why you want to raise money.

Come up with an idea.

Talk to your parents and / or teacher.

Have your idea approved by the RSPCA.

Talk to friends and family to get any helpers you need.

Allocate jobs to your helpers.

Set a date for your activity.

Create some advertising materials for your activity.

Send thank you letters to helpers.

Send cheque / money order to the RSPCA.

Receive certificate and receipt for your activity!

How do I help raise awareness of my fundraising activities?To help you advertise around your school or neighbourhood, we have designed a poster for you to download and print out!

Go to www.rspcavic.org/juniorfundraising

Please feel free to use the following information when discussing the RSPCA:

“The RSPCA is a non-government, community based charity helping stray and abandoned animals in our community.”

“Donations to the RSPCA will support the work of their 10 animal shelters in Victoria, their team of Inspectors, provide community education on animal welfare issues and will help bring about improvements in animal welfare laws. Most importantly donations will help look after the daily needs of RSPCA animals and help give as many as possible a second chance at happiness.”

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When you have finishedOnce your fundraising activity has been completed, send your donation (cheque or money order) to:

Fundraising AssistantRSPCA Victoria3 Burwood HighwayBurwood East VIC 3151

Don’t forget to include your contact details so we can send you a certificate of appreciation, receipt and thank you letter.

Make sure you also take photos and tell us all about your fundraising activity – you might even be featured in the Action for Paws section of Paw Prints Magazine!

Well done! Remember - Every cent helps us to care for ’all creatures great and small’.

Sophia raised $245 by making and selling cupcakes to her teachers at school.

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Action For Animals - Application formContact detailsContact person _________________________________________________________

School name ________________________________ Date of birth ____ / ____ / ____

Address ________________________________________________________________

Suburb _____________________ Postcode________ Phone No.________________

Fax No.____________________ Email ______________________________________

Parent / guardian name (if under 18) _______________________________________

Signature ________________________ Date ____ / ____ / ____

Action For Animals Fundraising event detailsEvent name ______________________________________________________________

Description of your event _________________________________________________

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Event date from ____ / ____ / ____ to ____ / ____ / ____

Team members 1) ________________________

2) ________________________

3) ________________________

4) ________________________

5) ________________________

6) ________________________

RSPCA Paw Prints and gr8 'n’ small membershipAre you a Paw Prints member (ages 0-11yrs)? YES NO

Would you like information on becoming an RSPCA Paw Prints member?

YES NO

Are you a gr8’n’small member (ages 12-17yrs)? YES NO

Would you like information on becoming an RSPCA gr8’n’small member?

YES NO

Other comments ________________________________________________________________________

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I ___________________________________ (event coordinator’s name/s) agree

to comply with RSPCA Victoria’s Fundraising Terms of Agreement as outlined on page 12 of this document. When conducting my fundraising activity/event, I agree to comply with these Terms of Agreement in a manner that upholds the RSPCA’s integrity, professionalism and values. I understand my obligations to send the event proceeds to RSPCA Victoria within 14 days of the conclusion of the event.

Signed ________________________ Date ____ / ____ / ____

Return your application form via fax to 03 9224 2507 or mail to: Fundraising Assistant, RSPCA Victoria 3 Burwood Highway, Burwood East VIC 3151.

If you have any questions, please call 03 9224 2564.

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Fundraising for RSPCA• Duetolimitedresources,RSPCAisnotabletotakeacoordination

role in your event, such as assistance with ticket sales, soliciting prizes or organising celebrities. The Event, including the financial aspects, fundraising, raffles, record keeping and management of the Event shall be conducted in your (the Fundraiser’s) name and is the sole responsibility of the Fundraiser.

• TheFundraiser’sarrangementsfortheEventmustbeplannedwith the approval of RSPCA and RSPCA expects a reasonable level of liaison and information about the Event.

• AnychangesmadefromtheoriginaldetailsprovidedontheAgreement to Fundraise Form must be reported to RSPCA and may result in a new authorisation letter being distributed.

• RSPCArequiresthattherebenodoor-to-doorappeals,streetcollections or telephone solicitation of any kind to the public in connection with the Event.

Financial aspects of the event• Anyexpenditureinvolvedwiththeconductofyourfundraiserand

any disposition of funds and profits resulting from a fundraising appeal must be properly authorised by RSPCA beforehand.

• TheFundraisermusttakeallreasonablestepstoensurethattheexpenses do not exceed a fair and reasonable proportion of the gross proceeds obtained from the event. The Charitable Fundraising Act states this as expenses not exceeding 40% of the gross proceeds.

• TheproceedsoftheEvent,theofficialauthorisationletter,and a statement of income and expenditure together with copies of receipts for all expenditure, are to be sent to RSPCA within 14 days of the conclusion of the Event.

• IndividualreceiptsfortaxdeductionsforsupportersoftheEventcan be issued by RSPCA if that supporter makes a donation of $2.00 or more to RSPCA. If supporters would like receipts, please send a list including name, address, and phone number and donation amount. If the total of individual receipts exceeds 10 individuals, please provide RSPCA an electronic version of your register.

• Whenthesupporterhasreceivedgoodsorservicesinreturnformoney given (e.g. purchased raffle tickets or prizes at auction), a tax-deductible receipt cannot be issued.

• Fordonatedgoodsandservices,RSPCArequirescorrespondencefrom the company or individual stating the donated value of goods or services to the event. Accurate records of the donors’ details assists RSPCA with financial reporting and thank you letters.

• Atemplateisavailablewithinthiskittoassistyouwithcapturingthis information.

The use of RSPCA name and logo• TheFundraiserhasnorighttothenames‘RSPCA’and‘RSPCA

Victoria’. Nor is the Fundraiser given the right to raise funds in those names. This means you cannot call your event a RSPCA event i.e. A RSPCA Trivia Night, however you can call it an event supporting the RSPCA.

• RSPCAcanauthorisetheuseofalineofcopystatingtherelationship between the Fundraiser and RSPCA for all fundraiser promotional material. Recommended wording would be, ‘This event proudly supports RSPCA Victoria’ or ‘Funds raised will assist RSPCA Victoria in their vital work to enrich the lives of all creatures great and small.’

• AnyprintedmaterialsoradvertisementstobeusedbytheFundraiser in relation to the Event must be submitted to the RSPCA for approval and must also state how the proceeds from the event are to benefit RSPCA eg ‘all proceeds from this event’ or ‘all proceeds from the auction’. Please allow 10 days for approval of your material.

• IftheFundraiserwishestousetheRSPCAlogoonanymaterialsor products, the Fundraiser must obtain prior permission from RSPCA. Please contact your RSPCA Victoria Marketing Assistant for more details.

• RSPCAdoesnotencouragetheuseofanimalsineventsorinthemedia in any way that would compromise their well being. Should you wish to include some stories, testimonials or case studies in your promotional material your RSPCA fundraising team will be able to provide you with appropriate material.

Media and public relations• Allmediamaterialsandpressreleasesmustbeapprovedby

RSPCA Victoria prior to circulation. Please allow 10 days for approval and we are happy to discuss any ideas you may have and provide an example press release.

RSPCA representatives• ARSPCAVictoriaRepresentativecanbearrangedtoattendyour

event depending on availability. At least 3 weeks notice is required.

Permits• Someactivitiesrequirepermitse.g.raffleswherethetotal

prize pool is over a certain amount.

• Permitsarealsorequiredbycouncilsandshoppingcentres for outdoor events.

• IfyouhaveanyqueriespleasecontacttheRSPCAFundraisingteam,or visit www.australia.gov.au and search under ‘Gaming and Racing’ for a full list of local gaming authorities in your relevant state.

Liability• Allaspectsoffinancialandpublicliabilityandpublicsafetyare

the responsibility of the event organiser. As RSPCA is not the event organiser we are unable to cover any liability on your behalf.

• TheFundraiseragreestoreleaseRSPCAtothefullestextentpermissible under law for all claims, except where such liability arises because of the negligence of the RSPCA or its agents. Therefore, please ensure that any space or venue used for your fundraising activities has the required public liability insurance.

Fundraising Terms of AgreementThe Australian Government has developed legislation governing the conduct of fundraising. Under the 1991 Charitable Fundraising Acts in each state, anyone wishing to raise money for charitable purposes must hold an authority to fundraise issued by the charity. So before you get started in your fundraising for RSPCA, we will need to authorise your fundraising activity. All individuals, groups or organisations who wish to fundraise must register with us, whatever the size of the event or the donation (cash or kind). The Fundraising Guidelines are designed to assist you in planning your fundraising activities in support of RSPCA Victoria. We need you to read the guidelines, then complete, sign and send back the “Agreement to Fundraise” to the RSPCA Victoria Fundraising Team (for more information please call 03 9224 2535). The Fundraiser is not authorised to use RSPCA as its beneficiary charity until it has received the authorisation letter.

Thanks again for your support! We’re sure that you’ll enjoy fundraising for RSPCA and sharing in our joy and efforts in enriching the lives of all creature great and small.

On behalf of 'all creatures great and small ’ thank you for fundraising for RSPCA Victoria.