Church Admin Corner

Planning any fundraisers for this fall? The sky is the limit when it comes to fundraising opportunities!

When considering fundraising activities, take a close look at the makeup of your parish and the community at large to determine if the fundraising activity aligns with community needs. For example, a spaghetti and meatball supper might sound delicious, but if half of your parish is gluten-free and/or vegetarian, it may not be a good fit. Or, holding a bedding plant sale in a community where most parishioners live in apartments might not be successful. A fundraiser that works extremely well in one parish could flop in another.

Also, when considering fundraising activities, ensure you know what is and is not tax-receiptable. Issuing receipts for ineligible activities can result in significant penalties, including the loss of a parish's charitable status.

Note: Raffles require a specific license available through AGLC. Additionally, the diocese may restrict certain gaming activities – such as raffles. If wanting to run a raffle, please check in with the diocese before advertising.

RJ Chambers, Office Administrator, Diocese of Edmonton, churched@edmonton.anglican.ca