
	School and Community Fundraising Médecins Sans Frontières is delighted to receive donations from the proceeds of approved school and community fundraising projects. Here is what you need to do to set up a fundraiser Step 1: Think of an event and read the community fundraising guidelines to assist in compiling your application. Step 2: Fill out and return a community fundraising application. Step 3: Once your fundraising event/activity has been approved, we will mail you a letter giving confirmation of your Authorisation to Fundraise on behalf of Médecins Sans Frontières Australia. This is your legal authorisation to undertake a fundraising event/activity for Médecins Sans Frontières Australia and conditions apply. Step 4: Fundraise! Step 5: We will then use the money you raised from your event to provide emergency medical-humanitarian assistance to people in need around the world. Frequently Asked Questions Show all / Hide all Does Médecins Sans Frontières need to know about all fundraising activities conducted on its behalf? Yes, because Médecins Sans Frontières Australia is required by law to be accountable for the activity we must issue an authority stating our approval and the conditions under which you can fundraise. In addition, in some states of Australia the fundraiser must also apply for permission to fundraise from their state authority. Can I fundraise every now and then for Médecins Sans Frontières when I have the time? Yes. However each time you raise funds, Médecins Sans Frontières-Australia will need to issue an authority for the specific project and period that covers the activity. Simply download another application form and send it to Médecins Sans Frontières. Can I begin fundraising while I’m waiting for my application to be approved? No, Médecins Sans Frontières Australia must approve all fundraising activities before they commence. I’d like to collect donations in my street or my local area – can you provide me with a receipt book and identification? No, there are a number of activities that Médecins Sans Frontières Australia can’t authorise for community fundraising projects, and this includes general cash collections in public places or door-to-door approaches by individuals. Therefore Médecins Sans Frontières does not issue identification badges, cards or collection tins. I want to do something simple – like ask my friends to donate to Médecins Sans Frontières instead of giving me a birthday gift. How do I arrange this? We can set up a facility for supporters to donate on-line, with a donation form or by telephone in celebration of birthdays, weddings, anniversaries etc. or in memory of a loved one. Please check the donation pages of the Médecins Sans Frontières Australia web site for further information or call 1300 13 60 61. I’m booking a venue for my fundraiser – does Médecins Sans Frontières cover the insurance? No, Médecins Sans Frontières cannot allocate funds to cover insurance for this purpose nor does Médecins Sans Frontières' public liability cover community fundraising events. I’m going on a trek in Nepal, can I arrange sponsorship in aid of Médecins Sans Frontières for this? No, Médecins Sans Frontières Australia is only able to approve fundraising activities that take place in Australia. I want to invite as many people as possible to my fundraising event; can Médecins Sans Frontières help? Unfortunately due to resource constraints, our privacy policy, and necessary discretion in contacting our donors, Médecins Sans Frontières Australia can’t promote community fundraising projects, or pass on donors’ details for fundraisers to contact them directly. Can someone from Médecins Sans Frontières attend my event or visit to pledge support? Because of limited staff and volunteer resources, this is often not possible, however you can certainly make a request, but please note it may take six weeks before we can confirm. Can I promote my event to the media? If you would like to send out press releases then these must be approved by MSF-Australia prior to distribution. In addition, MSF Australia may allow use of MSF’s logo, depending on the proposed usage. What should I tell the people donating or participating in my fundraiser? Médecins Sans Frontières Australia should be named as the beneficiary of the project, for example including "proceeds of the event will go to Médecins Sans Frontières.” In addition, the percentage or actual portion or gross proceeds donated to Médecins Sans Frontières should be disclosed, eg. on tickets, flyers or in a notice visible to all participants. Can expenses be deducted from monies gathered in fundraising? Yes, ‘proper’ or ‘reasonable’ expenses may be deducted but some legislation gives a strict limit. At least 50% of the total income from your project should be allocated to Médecins Sans Frontières Australia. NB. Commissions or fees for you are not considered a reasonable expense and should not be submitted. Will Médecins Sans Frontières review our budget and expenses? Yes, there is a budget form included in the fundraising application and we will need a final income and expense report at the conclusion of your project. Can Médecins Sans Frontières issue tax deductible receipts? Médecins Sans Frontières Australia can issue tax receipts for donations but only to individuals or organisations who make a donation without receiving a product or service in return. Tax receipts can’t be issued for donated services like set-up or entertainment. Does Médecins Sans Frontières accept donated material goods? No, we’re unable to accept material goods as we don’t have the resources or systems to convert them into donated funds. Equipment and medicines for the field are prepared by our logistics specialists packaging items for swift passage though cusoms and quarantine departments.

School and Community Fundraising

Médecins Sans Frontières is delighted to receive donations from the proceeds of approved school and community fundraising projects.

Here is what you need to do to set up a fundraiser

Step 1: Think of an event and read the community fundraising guidelines to assist in compiling your application.

Step 2: Fill out and return a community fundraising application.

Step 3: Once your fundraising event/activity has been approved, we will mail you a letter giving confirmation of your Authorisation to Fundraise on behalf of Médecins Sans Frontières Australia. This is your legal authorisation to undertake a fundraising event/activity for Médecins Sans Frontières Australia and conditions apply.

Step 4: Fundraise!

Step 5: We will then use the money you raised from your event to provide emergency medical-humanitarian assistance to people in need around the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

Show all / Hide all

Does Médecins Sans Frontières need to know about all fundraising activities conducted on its behalf?

Yes, because Médecins Sans Frontières Australia is required by law to be accountable for the activity we must issue an authority stating our approval and the conditions under which you can fundraise. In addition, in some states of Australia the fundraiser must also apply for permission to fundraise from their state authority.

Can I fundraise every now and then for Médecins Sans Frontières when I have the time?

Yes. However each time you raise funds, Médecins Sans Frontières-Australia will need to issue an authority for the specific project and period that covers the activity. Simply download another application form and send it to Médecins Sans Frontières.

Can I begin fundraising while I’m waiting for my application to be approved?

No, Médecins Sans Frontières Australia must approve all fundraising activities before they commence.

I’d like to collect donations in my street or my local area – can you provide me with a receipt book and identification?

No, there are a number of activities that Médecins Sans Frontières Australia can’t authorise for community fundraising projects, and this includes general cash collections in public places or door-to-door approaches by individuals. Therefore Médecins Sans Frontières does not issue identification badges, cards or collection tins.

I want to do something simple – like ask my friends to donate to Médecins Sans Frontières instead of giving me a birthday gift. How do I arrange this?

We can set up a facility for supporters to donate on-line, with a donation form or by telephone in celebration of birthdays, weddings, anniversaries etc. or in memory of a loved one. Please check the donation pages of the Médecins Sans Frontières Australia web site for further information or call 1300 13 60 61.

I’m booking a venue for my fundraiser – does Médecins Sans Frontières cover the insurance?

No, Médecins Sans Frontières cannot allocate funds to cover insurance for this purpose nor does Médecins Sans Frontières' public liability cover community fundraising events.

I’m going on a trek in Nepal, can I arrange sponsorship in aid of Médecins Sans Frontières for this?

No, Médecins Sans Frontières Australia is only able to approve fundraising activities that take place in Australia.

I want to invite as many people as possible to my fundraising event; can Médecins Sans Frontières help?

Unfortunately due to resource constraints, our privacy policy, and necessary discretion in contacting our donors, Médecins Sans Frontières Australia can’t promote community fundraising projects, or pass on donors’ details for fundraisers to contact them directly.

Can someone from Médecins Sans Frontières attend my event or visit to pledge support?

Because of limited staff and volunteer resources, this is often not possible, however you can certainly make a request, but please note it may take six weeks before we can confirm.

Can I promote my event to the media?

If you would like to send out press releases then these must be approved by MSF-Australia prior to distribution. In addition, MSF Australia may allow use of MSF’s logo, depending on the proposed usage.

What should I tell the people donating or participating in my fundraiser?

Médecins Sans Frontières Australia should be named as the beneficiary of the project, for example including "proceeds of the event will go to Médecins Sans Frontières.” In addition, the percentage or actual portion or gross proceeds donated to Médecins Sans Frontières should be disclosed, eg. on tickets, flyers or in a notice visible to all participants.

Can expenses be deducted from monies gathered in fundraising?

Yes, ‘proper’ or ‘reasonable’ expenses may be deducted but some legislation gives a strict limit. At least 50% of the total income from your project should be allocated to Médecins Sans Frontières Australia.

NB. Commissions or fees for you are not considered a reasonable expense and should not be submitted.

Will Médecins Sans Frontières review our budget and expenses?

Yes, there is a budget form included in the fundraising application and we will need a final income and expense report at the conclusion of your project.

Can Médecins Sans Frontières issue tax deductible receipts?

Médecins Sans Frontières Australia can issue tax receipts for donations but only to individuals or organisations who make a donation without receiving a product or service in return. Tax receipts can’t be issued for donated services like set-up or entertainment.

Does Médecins Sans Frontières accept donated material goods?

No, we’re unable to accept material goods as we don’t have the resources or systems to convert them into donated funds. Equipment and medicines for the field are prepared by our logistics specialists packaging items for swift passage though cusoms and quarantine departments.



	Community Fundraising

	School and Community Fundraising Médecins Sans Frontières is delighted to receive donations from the proceeds of approved school and community fundraising projects. Here is what you need to do to set up a fundraiser Step 1: Think of an event and read the community fundraising guidelines to assist in compiling your application. Step 2: Fill out and return a community fundraising application. Step 3: Once your fundraising event/activity has been approved, we will mail you a letter giving confirmation of your Authorisation to Fundraise on behalf of Médecins Sans Frontières Australia. This is your legal authorisation to undertake a fundraising event/activity for Médecins Sans Frontières Australia and conditions apply. Step 4: Fundraise! Step 5: We will then use the money you raised from your event to provide emergency medical-humanitarian assistance to people in need around the world. Frequently Asked Questions Show all / Hide all Does Médecins Sans Frontières need to know about all fundraising activities conducted on its behalf? Yes, because Médecins Sans Frontières Australia is required by law to be accountable for the activity we must issue an authority stating our approval and the conditions under which you can fundraise. In addition, in some states of Australia the fundraiser must also apply for permission to fundraise from their state authority. Can I fundraise every now and then for Médecins Sans Frontières when I have the time? Yes. However each time you raise funds, Médecins Sans Frontières-Australia will need to issue an authority for the specific project and period that covers the activity. Simply download another application form and send it to Médecins Sans Frontières. Can I begin fundraising while I’m waiting for my application to be approved? No, Médecins Sans Frontières Australia must approve all fundraising activities before they commence. I’d like to collect donations in my street or my local area – can you provide me with a receipt book and identification? No, there are a number of activities that Médecins Sans Frontières Australia can’t authorise for community fundraising projects, and this includes general cash collections in public places or door-to-door approaches by individuals. Therefore Médecins Sans Frontières does not issue identification badges, cards or collection tins. I want to do something simple – like ask my friends to donate to Médecins Sans Frontières instead of giving me a birthday gift. How do I arrange this? We can set up a facility for supporters to donate on-line, with a donation form or by telephone in celebration of birthdays, weddings, anniversaries etc. or in memory of a loved one. Please check the donation pages of the Médecins Sans Frontières Australia web site for further information or call 1300 13 60 61. I’m booking a venue for my fundraiser – does Médecins Sans Frontières cover the insurance? No, Médecins Sans Frontières cannot allocate funds to cover insurance for this purpose nor does Médecins Sans Frontières' public liability cover community fundraising events. I’m going on a trek in Nepal, can I arrange sponsorship in aid of Médecins Sans Frontières for this? No, Médecins Sans Frontières Australia is only able to approve fundraising activities that take place in Australia. I want to invite as many people as possible to my fundraising event; can Médecins Sans Frontières help? Unfortunately due to resource constraints, our privacy policy, and necessary discretion in contacting our donors, Médecins Sans Frontières Australia can’t promote community fundraising projects, or pass on donors’ details for fundraisers to contact them directly. Can someone from Médecins Sans Frontières attend my event or visit to pledge support? Because of limited staff and volunteer resources, this is often not possible, however you can certainly make a request, but please note it may take six weeks before we can confirm. Can I promote my event to the media? If you would like to send out press releases then these must be approved by MSF-Australia prior to distribution. In addition, MSF Australia may allow use of MSF’s logo, depending on the proposed usage. What should I tell the people donating or participating in my fundraiser? Médecins Sans Frontières Australia should be named as the beneficiary of the project, for example including "proceeds of the event will go to Médecins Sans Frontières.” In addition, the percentage or actual portion or gross proceeds donated to Médecins Sans Frontières should be disclosed, eg. on tickets, flyers or in a notice visible to all participants. Can expenses be deducted from monies gathered in fundraising? Yes, ‘proper’ or ‘reasonable’ expenses may be deducted but some legislation gives a strict limit. At least 50% of the total income from your project should be allocated to Médecins Sans Frontières Australia. NB. Commissions or fees for you are not considered a reasonable expense and should not be submitted. Will Médecins Sans Frontières review our budget and expenses? Yes, there is a budget form included in the fundraising application and we will need a final income and expense report at the conclusion of your project. Can Médecins Sans Frontières issue tax deductible receipts? Médecins Sans Frontières Australia can issue tax receipts for donations but only to individuals or organisations who make a donation without receiving a product or service in return. Tax receipts can’t be issued for donated services like set-up or entertainment. Does Médecins Sans Frontières accept donated material goods? No, we’re unable to accept material goods as we don’t have the resources or systems to convert them into donated funds. Equipment and medicines for the field are prepared by our logistics specialists packaging items for swift passage though cusoms and quarantine departments.