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Fundraising or solicitation activities include but are not limited to selling any item or service, charging admission to an event, and/or taking donations for charity. Whether on- or off-campus, all student organizations desiring to solicit funds must submit and include this information by creating an Event on LU Hub.

Solicitation by student organizations is prohibited except for:

• Activities supporting the educational mission of the institution.
• Promotion of organizational activities consistent with the organization's mission.
• Recruitment of members or membership.
• Accepting donations on behalf of philanthropic or charitable projects.
• Other fundraising projects in support of the organization's mission.

Tax Deductible Donations: Donations to student organizations are not considered donations to the university; they are to the student groups, which, in most cases are not tax deductible to the donor. That is, unless the student organization is, or affiliated with, an IRS registered 501(c) organization with the ability to issue tax-deductible receipts.

Restrictions

Auctions: Most student organizations are not qualified to conduct auctions in the state of Texas. The only exemption is if the student organization is, or affiliated with, an IRS registered 501(c) organization and follows the stipulations in the .

Bingos: Most student organizations are not qualified to conduct pay-to-play bingo games in the state of Texas. This activity is considered a form of gambling as individuals are paying for the chance to win a prize. The only exemption is if the student organization is, or affiliated with, an IRS registered 501(c) organization and follows the stipulations in , the Bingo Enabling Act. As an alternative, student organizations may hold free bingo games where no money is exchanged.

Raffles: Most student organizations are not qualified to conduct pay-to-play raffles in the state of Texas. This activity is considered a form of gambling as individuals are paying for the chance to win a prize. The only exemption is if the student organization is, or affiliated with, an IRS registered 501(c) organization and follows the stipulations in , the Charitable Raffle Enabling Act. As an alternative, student organizations may instead hold free drawings where no money is exchanged, yet individuals still have a limited chance to win a prize.

Gift Requirements for Student Organizations

The State of Texas has established requirements regarding foreign gifts, donations, sponsorships, and partnerships. Student organizations that receive funding or work with international organizations should review the source before accepting support. See for full details.

Student Organizations Should:

• Review all funding sources before accepting support.
• Notify the Division of Student Affairs when an international partnership or sponsorship may be involved.
• Verify that gifts, donations, and sponsorships comply with university requirements.
• Ask questions before accepting funding from an unfamiliar organization or international entity.

Examples That May Require Additional Review:

• International sponsorships
• Donations from foreign organizations
• Partnerships with overseas institutions
• Gifts from foreign businesses or government-affiliated organizations

Foreign Adversary Countries: China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela.

Need Assistance?

Before accepting a gift, donation, sponsorship, or partnership, contact the Division of Student Affairs if you are unsure whether it is permitted.

Reminder: Reviewing support before accepting it helps protect your organization and supports university and state compliance.