Third Party Event Guidelines
                 The Dress for Success Austin brand name and logo are our greatest assets. In order to protect them we must 
         be fully aware of their usage by community partners and supporters. As a nonprofit organization, we also must abide 
         by strict Internal Revenue Service regulations and therefore we are extremely guarded so as not to negatively affect 
         our legal status.
                         Guidelines to Help Make Your Fundraising Event Successful
         Dress for Success Austin (DFSA):
                        Requests that the event host use generally accepted accounting principles, financial controls and that 
                         event expenses and revenue not flow through DFSA accounts
                        Assumes no legal or financial liability associated with the event
                        Asks that “unexpected” expenses incurred by the event host not be subtracted from the financial 
                         donation to DFSA
                        Asks that invitations, event signage, tickets, etc. indicate to donors the percentage or exact amount of 
                         monies that will be given to DFSA. (Example: 100% of the silent auction or $5 of each $45 ticket, etc. 
                         Please do not use designations such as “all” or “a portion of”) 
                        Requests an opportunity to review invitations, pledge cards and any other promotional materials
                        Asks that the event host understand that usage of the DFSA logo or name without express written 
                         permission is not permitted
                        Suggests financial donors, sponsors and purchasers of auction items consult with their own tax 
                         advisors to determine tax-deductibility
                        Accepts checks and cash. If through prior arrangement, a DFSA representative is at the event, credit 
                         cards can be taken
                        Encourage future donations be made through the DFSA website (http://austin.dressforsuccess.org) and
                         clicking the “DONATE” button
                        Requests that the event host understand that the nonprofit IRS tax exemption can only be used by 
                         Dress for Success Austin
                        Requests that the event be promoted and conducted in a manner to avoid the appearance that DFSA is
                         endorsing any product, firm, organization or service
                        Asks that caution be taken so that the public’s perception of the event not be injurious to the image 
                         and reputation of DFSA, its staff, board of directors or any other persons associated with the nonprofit
                        May request a complete accounting of funds collected within 10 business days after the event. The 
                         accounting must identify the portion of the proceeds provided to DFSA and the total amount collected
                                                        Dress for Success Austin
                                   701 Tillery Street, Box 11/Suite A-5              Austin, Texas 78702
                                                512-389-3723             512-389-2205 (fax)
                                 austin@dressforsuccess.org               http://austin.dressforsuccess.org 
                       Frequently Asked Questions
     Q: Will you come to speak to our students or staff about appropriate dress in the workplace?
         A: Dress for Success Austin is not able to speak to groups on how to dress in the workplace. Our mission is to 
         help women who are referred to us prepare for job interviews.
     Q: What kind of events does Dress for Success Austin (DFSA) approve?
         A: Dress for Success Austin participates in events that will help further our mission such as third party 
         fundraisers, resource fairs and in-kind drives (professional clothing, shoes, handbags, toiletries etc.).
         While we greatly appreciate our community’s effort to support Dress for Success Austin, we regret that we are 
         not able to accommodate all event requests due to a limited staff. We welcome every organization to our 
         facility for a tour and to learn more about our mission.
     Q: How far in advance do we need to put in a request for Dress for Success Austin to consider 
          participating in our event?
         A: Dress for Success Austin will consider events within a week after the Request From has been received. 
         We appreciate receiving an event request at least one month ahead the event date.
     Q. What happens once I turn in my Request Form?
         A: Once we receive your form, an appropriate member of our team will respond to your request. You are 
         welcome to follow-up with Candace Carver, Community Outreach Coordinator, at 512-389-3723 or 
         candace@dressforsuccessaustin.org or by calling 512-389-3723.
         Once your event is approved, we will send you our Third-Party Event Packet. If you are hosting a drive in 
         which monetary donations are being collected, be sure to read and observe the “Fund-Raising Guidelines.”
     Q: Will DFSA pick up In-kind Donation Event items?
         A: Because of limited staff and resources we cannot pick up items. Please drop off collected items to DFSA 
         during hours of operation.
     Q: Will DFSA share your Donor Email List?
         A: DFSA’s donor email list is used exclusively for our major annual affiliate fundraisers.
     Q: Will DFSA promote my event on social media?   
         A: Yes, within reasonable limits. Once your Event Request has been accepted and on our calendar, our 
         Community Outreach Coordinator will talk with you about how we are able to work with you to promote your 
         event. DFSA will provide a digital logo to the event host. DFSA is unable to solicit donors or auction items
     Q: If my event includes monetary donations, how may my guests donate?
         A: We accept cash and checks. If a DFSA representative is at your event we will take credit cards. 
     Q: Will DFSA provide receipts for donations?
         A: Yes, receipts are included in the Third-Party Event Packet which you will receive when your event is 
         approved.
         “The purpose of human life is to serve, to show compassion and have the will to help others.”
                                                        Albert Schweitzer