Approval of Fundraising Activities

Division: Advancement
SCC Policy Number: SP7.4.2-1
OPR: Vice Chancellor of Institutional Advancement
Issued: 2/22/2019
Revised: 5/8/2024
Approved SCC Chancellor: 2/22/2019
Reference KCTCS Policy: BOR 7.4 and KCTCS Organizational Structure 1.5

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Policy

The Chancellor of Somerset Community College has ultimate control of the institution's and

Foundation's fundraising activities. This is stated in the KCTCS Administrative Policy 1.5.6.1 and in KCTCS Board of Regents Policy 7.4.2 in regards to independent college foundations.

Any fundraising activity conducted by the College or Foundation must have the written approval of the College Chancellor prior to the activity. This would include special fundraising activities, events, or solicitation of gifts to support the College's mission and strategic plan. Fundraising Approval Forms are available from the Institutional Advancement Office, where they will be held on file.

All gifts to the College or Foundation will be handled by following the KCTCS Policies on Private Fundraising, and the gift processing procedures outlined in the KCTCS Office of Resource Development-Development Manual.

Regulations regarding fundraising activities conducted by the Student Government Association or other student clubs will follow the KCTCS Business Procedure 5.7.11 and be monitored the SCC Office of Institutional Advancement at the direction of the Chancellor of Somerset Community College.

Fundraising Approval Form Example

Fundraising activity/event or project:

Date or date range of activity/event or project:

College or Foundation?

Brief description of activity/event or project:

Benefit to SCC and/or students:

Support of college mission and strategic plan:

Projected goal in funding:

Approval of Chancellor: ____________________________________________

Date of Approval: ____________________________________________

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Reviewed: 4/18/2022, 3/29/2023 – Format changes, 5/8/2024: Non-substantive changes, 6/27/2025