Thank you for your interest in hosting an event to benefit The University of Connecticut Law School Foundation, Inc. To ensure that the Law School Foundation can accept event proceeds, all guidelines stated below must be followed:
- Notify the Foundation of the proposed event by submitting an application form for approval at least 90 days prior to the event.
- Clearly state that the Foundation and Law School are beneficiaries of the proceeds and not involved directly with the event.
- An event should not be named, "The University of Connecticut School of Law Golf Outing,” for example. Instead, it may be named the “Golf Outing to Benefit the University of Connecticut School of Law.”
- Clearly indicate the intended use of the proceeds on all event publications and solicitations (“All proceeds from the event will be directed to The University of Connecticut Law School Foundation, Inc. to benefit [PURPOSE]).”
- Independently generate publicity and sources of funding for the event.
- Independently secure and contract for the appropriate venue, staff, and/or volunteers desired.
- Independently obtain desired or necessary insurance, licenses and/or permits for the event. This includes state permits to conduct raffles or other games of chance. In no event will the Law School Foundation, Law School or University assume responsibility or liability for the planning or execution of third party events.
- Independently collect gift funds generated by the event through acceptance of checks made payable to the event organizer. At the completion of the event net proceeds from the event should be transferred in the form of a single check made payable to the UConn Law School Foundation, Inc. not later than ninety (90) days from the date of the event.
- Adhere to all state and federal laws and the Law School Foundation’s policies.
- Enter into any contract (or establish any account) in the name of the University, Law School, or Law School Foundation.
- Use the University, Law School, and Law School Foundation names or logos at any time unless given permission by the Law School Foundation.
- Take control or custody over any portion of event proceeds as profit or compensation for organizing the event.
