We frequently receive heartfelt requests from individuals and organizations to host special events on behalf of the Inn from the Cold. We welcome these generous requests and the time, financial commitment and resources it takes to initiate and implement a fundraising event. The IFTC wants your event to be successful and will do what we can to help you, including:
- Offer advice on event planning;
- Provide a letter of support, if necessary, to validate the authenticity of the event and its organizers, listing the Inn from the Cold Charitable Registration Number;
- Provide tax receipts for eligible donations.
Guidelines
- Any type of fundraising event must meet specific criteria, including:
- be in good taste and reflect the values of the Inn from the Cold;
- be non-controversial in nature;
- fit with the Inn’s current roster of activities;
- fit within our fundraising strategic direction;
- have an overall plan for the event / activity and a firm understanding of event execution;
- secure all appropriate licenses, permits etc. required for the type of event it is;
- be well-organized (preferably with a history of previous years of success);
- have marketing and event promotion ideas in place, or be willing to support any and all efforts by the Inn;
- include Inn from the Cold in media opportunities should they arise;
- respect and follow all usage guidelines for the Inn brand (including logo);
- where Inn volunteers are used at the event – provide refreshments and recognition as agreed by the Inn Volunteer Manager in advance of the event;
- have a cancellation plan in place in case the event cannot move forward;
- agree to fill out necessary paperwork required by the Inn;
- provide information on the revenue / expense ratio;
- the IFTC and all related entities are not liable for any injuries sustained by event volunteers or participants related to an event benefitting the IFTC, and cannot assume any type of liability for the event.

