Thank you for your interest in helping the San Antonio Humane Society (SAHS) raise funds that will support our mission through either a fundraiser or community event. Event fundraiser options are endless from wish list drives, bake sales, happy hours, birthday parties, and more. Be creative and personalize to what works best for you! We greatly appreciate your time and generosity in coordinating a fundraiser to benefit our organization. We have put together a program that assists your fundraising efforts. 

What is a Third-Party Fundraiser?

A third-party fundraiser is hosted by an unaffiliated group, company, organization, or individual whose proceeds benefit the SAHS. The fundraiser is organized and held by a third-party without any financial support from the SAHS, as well as limited staff involvement.

Registration:

• The SAHS reserves the right to support or decline any fundraising event. Staff will review the fundraising event page or proposal to ensure it aligns with our organization's goals, values, mission, and objectives.
• We cannot approve fundraisers related to raffles or events that would be held on or near SAHS property. 

Expensises & Revenue:

• All expenses and revenue associated with the fundraiser are the sole responsibility of the third-party.
• The SAHS is not responsible for expenses or revenue associated with the fundraiser, as well as any taxes related to the third-party fundraiser.
• The SAHS has the right to review a financial statement or expenses for the event.

Marketing & Media

• All promotional materials must state the percentage of proceeds that will benefit the SAHS.
• All promotional materials must state donations are not tax-deductible unless the donation is made directly and entirely to the SAHS.
• The official logo of the San Antonio Humane Society should be appropriately used in conjunction with such an event and may not be altered in any way. Any use of the SAHS logo must adhere to established graphic standards.
• Any press or other media must be coordinated, in advance, with the SAHS Public Relations team.
• The SAHS will provide social media support for the fundraiser if the third-party guarantees a minimum donation of $500 or above. This support will be at the sole discretion of the SAHS and is subject to availability in our social media schedule.
• We may, at our sole discretion, provide marketing materials for you to share with participants of your fundraiser.
• The SAHS cannot and will not disclose or release the names or contact information of our donors, adopters, or business partners to Third-Party Event organizers.

Proceeds:

The third-party must state the terms of donation that the SAHS can expect (e.g., 100% of proceeds will benefit the SAHS).

Can I enter offline donations?

Unfortunately, not at this time. You cannot enter offline donations (cash or check donations that you collect) into your Fundraising Page. Offline donations will need to be recorded and tracked by the SAHS.

Will cash or check donations be accepted?

Yes. All proceeds collected must be submitted to the SAHS within 30 days of the fundraiser. For cash or check donations, you can drop them off at the front desk or with a member of the Development/PR Team in a sealed envelope with your information and the amount enclosed. The SAHS will be keeping a detailed record of both online and offline donations to ensure that all Fundraiser’s totals are accurate. If you have a question about any of your donations, please contact the Development department at 210-226-7461 x181 or by email at development@SAhumane.org.

Do people who donate receive a tax-deductible receipt?

Yes, for all online donations, the donor will receive an email notification and thank you in regards to their gift including the tax-deductible information. The same applies for check donations, however, for cash donations unless you provide the donor’s full name and address, the Development Team cannot issue formal tax letters for their gifts.

Is there a credit card fee associated with Qgiv?

Yes. The card processing fee is 3.5%.

Donors have the option to offset the Service Fee by accepting the Give Assist at the time of the donation, thus ensuring their full gift is counted towards the fundraising campaign. 

Staffing by SAHS Employees or Board Members:

• If the third-party guarantees a minimum donation of $1,500 and a platform on which to speak, the SAHS will provide a staff member at the fundraiser for a maximum of 2 hours.
• If the third-party will not provide a guaranteed donation amount, staffing will be provided at the sole discretion of the SAHS.

Animal Representation: 

• The SAHS will not participate in outdoor events during the summer months (June-Aug.) for the safety of our pets and staff.
• Traveling and being in new environments can be stressful for many animals. Therefore, the SAHS reserves the right to support or decline any proposal asking for shelter pets to be on site. 

I'm having technical difficulties with my Fundraising Page, who do I contact?

If you are having technical difficulties with Qgiv and your fundraising page, please contact the Development department at 210-226-7461 x181 or by email at development@SAhumane.org.

For any additional questions or concerns:

Please email development@SAhumane.org.