Submit an Event

Thank you for your interest in hosting an event to benefit the Champaign County Humane Society (CCHS).  We are an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and do not receive any government funding or funds from national animal welfare nonprofits.  The animals we shelter depend on the support of caring individuals, like you!  No matter how big or small your event, proceeds from your fundraising event will make a difference in the lives of animals.

In order to ensure the success of third-party events and to avoid any conflicts with events already planned and obligations of CCHS staff, please read the summary of our event guidelines and agree to uphold them before holding your fundraiser. Third-party events and fundraisers do not have permission to use our name and logo if they do not comply with event guidelines. These guidelines help both of us stay transparent to donors, in compliance with laws and regulations, and fair to our fundraising friends. After your event is reviewed, you'll be sent the full text for your signature.

• Third-party Fundraisers (you) are solely responsible for obtaining any necessary permits, licenses, or permissions, and ensuring the event complies with all applicable laws.
• You must clearly state in all marketing the portion or percentage of revenue which will benefit CCHS. We are always grateful for your time, effort, and funding to support the shelter, and we also believe donors deserve to know how much they're giving directly to pets!
• CCHS cannot provide funding for third-party fundraisers and cannot guarantee the time and involvement of staff or volunteers.
• Your event or fundraiser will only be added to the CCHS online event calendar if it is open to the public and in compliance with all third-party event guidelines.
• Providing publicity to our social media followers and newsletter readers is at the discretion of CCHS.
• Fundraisers will have a minimum donation amount to be considered for an animal appearance.
  ^{Please note: CCHS can never guarantee that animals will be able to attend. The welfare of our animal residents is always our top priority and decisions to bring pets to events off-site are made on a near-term, case-by-case basis.}
• You are responsible for disclosing any portion of a ticket price or purchase of goods that will NOT be tax deductible for your donors.
• CCHS can provide you with online donation methods direct to the organization, in order to easily accept digital payment methods.
• Let us stretch your generosity as far as possible! Do not use cash from fundraiser proceeds to purchase items for the shelter, even if you are holding a supply drive. Our organization has relationships with suppliers, sales tax exemption, and other tools that make every dollar donated work hard. Please give any cash you collected to us as is.

After your event is reviewed, you'll be sent the full text of fundraising guidelines for your signature. We appreciate your support and enthusiasm for fundraising!