GUIDELINES

Organizer Responsibilities

As the organizer, we ask that you handle all the logistics and acquire any necessary venue, sponsors, publicity, prizes, entertainment and volunteers that are necessary for a successful fundraiser.

Alcohol

According to Michigan law, if you wish to dispense alcohol at your fundraiser, you must hire a licensed alcoholic beverage bartender. All required licenses and/or permits must be obtained by the event organizer. More information can be found at www.michigan.gov/dleg.

Disclosing Your Donation

Bronson Health Foundation asks that you clearly disclose how Bronson Health Foundation benefits from the fundraiser. Additionally, this provides clear intent to all of your guests or attendees. For Example: All proceeds will support Bronson Children's Hospital or 10% of your purchase will support Bronson Health Foundation.

Fundraiser Support

Bronson Health Foundation can help with the following:

  • Answer general planning questions.
  • Provide a letter of authorization to validate the authenticity of the event.
  • Provide tax receipts to donors who make checks payable to “Bronson Health Foundation.”
  • Promote your event on our website calendar of Third Party Events.
  • Provide you with the Bronson Health Foundation and Bronson Health logo and information about how to properly use them.
  • Acknowledge your event on Bronson Health Foundation’s social media platforms.

Bronson Health Foundation is the grateful recipient of funds raised by your fundraiser. Please note that we are unable to help with the following:

  • Provide tax receipts to donors who make gifts that are not payable to Bronson Health Foundation.
  • Provide reimbursement for any of your expenses.
  • Provide contact information and/or mailing lists for corporate sponsors, donors, and supporters for solicitation purposes.
  • Provide volunteers to be at the fundraiser.
  • Sell tickets for your fundraiser.

Logos/Naming

  • Bronson Health Foundation, Bronson Healthcare, Bronson Children’s Hospital and their respective logos are registered trademarks and cannot legally be reproduced without permission from Bronson Health Foundation.
  • Please do not use logos found on the Internet.
  • As you are planning, please contact our team for permission and to ensure proper language and logo usage.
  • Please do not use “Bronson Health Foundation, Bronson Healthcare, Bronson Children’s Hospital” in the title of your fundraiser.
  • Please do not alter any of the logos.
  • All promotional materials must be approved by BHF staff contact prior to use if the Bronson name or logo is included.

Proceed Intent

If you would like to designate your donation to a specific fund, please indicate that on the fundraising form you submit. If you do not indicate a specific area of Bronson, your donation will be directed to Bronson’s Greatest Needs.

Raffles

Due to the gaming laws in the State of Michigan, we cannot obtain a raffle license on your behalf. An auction is an available alternative.

Soliciting Donors or Sponsors

Bronson Health Foundation asks that if you plan to solicit any major business or sports team to consult with your BHF staff contact before soliciting.

Staff Attendance

Due to the amount of requests and to respect the schedules of our staff, we cannot guarantee a staff member or Bronson representative will be able to attend your fundraiser.

Submitting Your Donation

We ask that the planner submits funds to Bronson Health Foundation within 30 days of the conclusion of their event. If you have received checks from a donor, we ask that those be submitted as soon as possible.

Can I visit Bronson Children's Hospital?

Since Bronson Children's Hospital is a 24/7, 365 treatment facility for children receiving care in addition to protecting the privacy of our patients and families, we are unable to accomodate guests.

Still Have a Question?

Please contact: 

Krystal VanBennekom, Engagement Officer
Office - (269) 341-8999
Email - vanbennk@bronsonhg.org