Rules/Regs

Rules & Regulations of the Charitable Fund Drive

The Charitable Fund Drive (CFD) is guided by rules and regulations set out by the Department of Administrative Services, in Oregon Administrative Rule 121-030-0000.

The Administrative Rules explain how organizations are chosen for participation in the Charitable Fund Drive, the committee of State employees that oversees the CFD, and other rules and regulations regarding this campaign.

Fundraising Regulations

The Governing Committee of the strongly encourages the use of drawings and NOT raffles.

Raffles, wherein participants purchase tickets are NOT allowed by the Department of Administrative Services and the Charitable Fund Drive Committee. A raffle includes the elements of consideration, chance and a prize. Consideration is presumed to be present unless it is clearly and conspicuously disclosed to prospective participants that tickets may be acquired without contributing something of economic value.

Only drawings, wherein each person participating is not required to pay or purchase any good or services in order to receive a ticket and has an equal chance of winning, are allowed during the Charitable Fund Drive. EXAMPLE: If you turn in a pledge form, even with $0, you receive a ticket.

Vendor Receipts

Many vendors will donate prizes to agencies to use within their departments for the campaign. If the vendor requests a receipt, please contact Deb Furry, at 503-528-2783 to provide you with a receipt. Coordinators are not allowed to supply any vendors with a receipt. Agencies are not to solicit or receive cash from vendors.