International Fundraiser FAQ

What is an International Fundraiser?

Are you interested in running a fundraiser to support a project in your future/past GVN Volunteer program? The GVN Foundation is here to help! We can assist you with reaching your desired fundraising goal by helping you to create a webpage. The funds raised through your webpage will come to the GVN Foundation. We will then work with our in-country partner to distribute the funds to the project you are fundraising for.

Why set up an International Fundraiser through GVN Foundation?

The advantages of raising funds through the GVN Foundation are:

• You are able to create an online webpage which will allow you to promote your fundraiser and collect donations online.
• All your donors will automatically receive a receipt for their donation. The GVN Foundation is a registered 501 (c)(3) non profit organization in the United States, therefore all donations made by US donors will be tax deductible.
• You are able to raise funds through an established non-profit and this will add credibility to your fundraising efforts.
• The GVN Foundation team will be available to give you advice and support to ensure that your fundraiser is a success.

How is the money distributed?

GVN Foundation charges a 10% fee to cover the costs of setting up your webpage, processing the donations, generating receipts for your donors, and working with our partner to review the distribution of funds. This means that 90% of the money you raise online (minus WorldPay fees) will be passed along to our in-country partner.

Please also note that our partners are entitled to use 0-15% of funds raised for their distribution costs. Our partners are responsible for ensuring that all funds are distributed properly (which is often times much more time and resource intensive in the developing world). These functions take precious time and therefore, our partners are entitled to charge for this. Each partner charges a different percentage depending on the project and how much time they will need to implement it so please contact us to find out exactly how much of the funds you raise will reach the project.

What types of International Fundraisers have been run in the past?

Examples of past International Fundraisers include raising funds to help with the running costs of Children's Homes in Nepal, collecting funds to support a community center in Peru, and raising money to pay teacher salaries in Uganda, to name a few.

Who can I run an International Fundraiser for?

You can run an international fundraiser for the organizations GVN Foundation currently partners with. Please note that GVN Foundation does not partner with all, or the same, organizations GVN partners with.

For a comprehensive list of our partners please go to http://www.gvnfoundation.org/programs/projects/.

Terms and Conditions

The following guidelines apply to all International Fundraisers:

• The amount to be raised must meet or exceed US $500.
• The project in question must first be approved by the partner organization before money can be collected on your behalf.
• Funds will be wired and distributed to the partner organization on a quarterly basis in the months of January, April, July and October.
• Prior to setting up a fundraiser, it should be fully understood that money raised through the GVN Foundation will not be available for immediate transfer to our partner organizations. Money raised through International Fundraisers should be for the purpose of fulfilling longer-term fundraising goals, as it takes up to several months for donations to fully process into the appropriate accounts. Because of such restrictions, money raised through the GVN Foundation will be available for transfer to the project partner between 3-6 months after the date the donation is made.
• GVN Foundation charges a 10% administrative fee and partner organizations are entitled to a 0-15% distrubution fee.
• It should also be understood that in the event the partner in question has a greater need, or the reason the funds were raised through the international fundraiser no longer exists, GVN Foundation and the partner in question will determine the allocation of funds. We will of course consult with the fundraiser before any decisions are made.
• Once distributed, funds become the possession of the partner organization to be used, in good faith, towards the agreed upon project. Once a fundraiser has been set up and guidelines are agreed upon by all parties, the money raised becomes the responsibility the GVN Foundation and the partner, and you will no longer have personal access to the funds. Funds distribution will be managed exclusively by GVN Foundation and the partner in question. International fundraisers/volunteers will not be allowed to distribute funds themselves or use the funds they have raised to reimburse themselves for project-related expenses. However, updates on the funds will be readily available for you to chart progress of your fundraising project.
• Funds will only be distributed to pre-approved GVN Foundation Partner Programs. Projects/partners outside of the GVN/GVN Foundation family will not be eligible to receive funding.

Next Steps

Step 1: Please complete the form below

Step 2: Please send us and tell us about your idea.

Step 3: We will contact our local partner organization to request approval for your project.

Step 4: If your fundraiser is approved, you will then be able to register and set up your webpage on www.gvnfundraising.org.

Agreement Form

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This is an agreement between you and the GVN Foundation stating the terms that govern your use of the International Fundraiser program. The above guidelines and policies constitute the agreement, and by ticking the box below you are in effect signing this document and consenting that you have read, understand, and agree to all terms and conditions associated with the GVN Foundation International Fundraiser program.

I confirm that I have read and understood the terms and conditions of the international fundraisers.
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