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Fundraising/Raffles
Sales and/or solicitations by University departments and recognized student organizations are viable on-campus fund raising opportunities. Soliciting funds for sponsored events or charitable organizations is encouraged. Organizations wishing to have off campus vendors participate in an activity must include the name and type of vendor on the Reservation Form. Sales and/or solicitation on campus are permitted only when the organization has received the approval of the appropriate University Office.
Raffles
The following is a general summary of the District of Columbia laws for obtaining a permit to conduct a raffle.
The term raffle refers to one or more drawings from a single series of chances sold by means of chance tickets. Guidelines include the following:
- All proceeds from raffles must go directly to the organization or the charitable organization which it designates.
- Only currently registered members of the student organization or employees of the University may conduct, manage and operate raffles on campus.
- The District of Columbia requires a permit for conducting a raffle. A copy of the permit must be submitted to the appropriate scheduling office.
- Application and support documents must be submitted at least 30 business days prior to the event to DC Charitable Games Commission.
- It is illegal to raffle alcoholic beverages.
For the appropriate forms and more information please contact:
DC Lottery and Charitable Games Control Board
2101 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20020 (202) 645-8000
