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Third-Party Donation Solicitation Policies

Safe Haven Baby Boxes Inc. (SHBB) appreciates individuals and organizations as they solicit donations to benefit its programs and services. Any individual or organization (outside of Safe Haven Baby Boxes Inc.) that organizes and hosts an event, promotion, sale, or donation drive on behalf of Safe Haven Baby Boxes Inc. is defined as a “third-party fundraiser.” 

Prior to Collection of Donations:

1. The third-party fundraiser is not allowed to solicit for donations without acknowledgement from Safe Haven Baby Boxes AND local leaders, such as the mayor, fire chief, council member, and/or hospital administrator/staff. The third-party fundraiser should notify Safe Haven Baby Boxes via email or mail with intent to solicit donations in advance of the proposed start date.
2. The third-party fundraiser will not personally collect any donations. All donations should be sent directly to SHBB. Upon acknowledgement from a SHBB representative of the intent to campaign for donations, the third-party fundraiser will be provided a link for online donations specific to the fundraiser's campaign.
3. The third-party fundraiser is responsible for providing donation instructions to solicited donors.
4. The third-party fundraiser is responsible for expenses associated with printing and promotion of the donation solicitation.  
5. The third-party fundraiser is not a representative of Safe Haven Baby Boxes and should not claim to be.
6. Safe Haven Baby Boxes retains the right to decline any solicitation activity if it conflicts with its mission or other fundraising efforts. 
7. The third-party event organizers should not provide tax advice to third-party event contributors. Organizers should refer individuals to tax or legal counsel for information. 
8. The third-party fundraiser may not keep any portion of a donation as profit or compensation for organizing the campaign.
9. The third-party fundraiser or anyone associated with the event cannot set up a temporary bank account in his/her name or Safe Haven Baby Boxes name for the collection of donations. 
10. Safe Haven Baby Boxes, Inc. may only issue tax receipts for checks made payable to “Safe Haven Baby Boxes” or donations paid online at www.shbb.org or designated link for campaign. 
11. The third-party fundraiser must submit all publicity and promotional material containing Safe Haven Baby Boxes name and/or logo to Safe Haven Baby Boxes Fundraising Department for review and approval prior to publication and distribution of these materials.  Please allow Safe Haven Baby Boxes staff ten (10) business days to review these materials. PLEASE NOTE:  Third-party donation campaigns that are approved by Safe Haven Baby Boxes may be advertised on Safe Haven Baby Boxes website and/or social media sites. 
12. The third-party fundraiser cannot advertise locations of future baby box installations (i.e. address of fire station or hospital).
13. Promotional materials that use Safe Haven Baby Boxes name should incorporate the following statement: “Proceeds to benefit Safe Haven Baby Boxes Inc.”
14. The third-party fundraiser agrees not to use Safe Haven Baby Boxes' tax exemption in any manner or as part of the donation campaign, nor will the third-party represent any rights or privileges of tax exemption to the public, nor will the third-party state that any portion of the purchase price for any goods or services at the event is tax  deductible for charitable purposes. 

Please keep in mind that all donations that are solicited for a Safe Haven Baby Box must be sent to SHBB.  If your fundraising efforts exceed the amount needed, per the IRS guidelines, this money has to be sent to SHBB.  Sending money raised for SHBB to another entity is a direct violation of IRS guidelines.   For questions or more information on third-party donation solicitation, please contact a Safe Haven Baby Boxes representative at 1-888-SHBB133 or shbb@safehavenbabyboxes.com. Thank you very much for your interest in supporting Safe Haven Baby Boxes programs and services!