You can sponsor an event to raise funds for Hospice of Michigan. This kind of activity is called a "third-party" event.

The three kinds of third-party events:

1. A group or individual can host an event or sponsor an activity and make Hospice of Michigan the beneficiary. Ex. An organization hosts a golf outing and gives Hospice of Michigan a check for the net profits.
2. Hospice of Michigan can "piggy back" on an existing event, adding a third-party fundraising element, and receive the income produced from that element. Ex. A city has an annual marathon and the sponsor offers registrants the opportunity to get pledges for Hospice of Michigan.
3. Invite Hospice of Michigan to cooperatively produce an event (by providing volunteers, promotional assistance, mailing) and share in the profits. Ex. A local business invites Hospice of Michigan to participate in an art auction. Hospice of Michigan sends out press releases and provides volunteers to work at the event. In return, Hospice of Michigan receives a percentage of the proceeds from the event.

Procedure:

1. Write a description outlining the aspects of the third-party fundraiser, including:
• A full description of the event (Hospice of Michigan is required to know what the event involves)
• Date, time and location of the event
• What is expected of Hospice of Michigan (brochures, volunteers, promotional assistance)
• Anticipated costs and projected gross income of the event
• Plans, if any, for corporate sponsorship
• Contact information of the director(s) and coordinator(s) of the event
2. Contact a Hospice of Michigan Representative to set up an appointment and discuss your event.

Fundraising guidelines:

Hospice of Michigan has a set of guidelines that we ask all individuals and organizations to follow when fundraising on Hospice of Michigan's behalf:

1. Hospice of Michigan asks that you do not organize a third-party fundraiser that includes lotteries, gambling, fortune telling, raffles/drawings without first discussing it with a Hospice of Michigan representative;
2. A third-party fundraiser that requires any type of license should first be discussed with and approved by Hospice of Michigan;
3. Keep accurate accounts of your event. Hospice of Michigan will not be responsible for any expenses incurred for a third-party fundraising activity;
4. The third-party fundraising activity should be one that does not conflict with the cause of Hospice of Michigan (if unclear, contact Hospice of Michigan);
5. Your third-party fundraiser should not conflict with an existing Hospice of Michigan fundraising event; and
6. Remember that Hospice of Michigan does not insure any third-party fundraisers.
7. Contact us with any additional questions you may have.

Examples:

• Golf tournament
• Dance
• Auction
• Car wash
• Casual days
• Craft Show, Fair
• Bingo
• Brunch with speaker
• Bike-a-thon, Walk-a-thon, Bowl-a-thon, Workout-a-thon, Dance-a-thon, etc.