Fundraising Agreement for Charity

This Fundraising Agreement is designed for use between a nonprofit organisation and an individual, company, or organisation conducting voluntary fundraising activities in support of the nonprofit’s charitable mission. The template sets out the general framework governing fundraising campaigns, donation collection, remittance of funds, branding usage, reporting obligations, confidentiality, termination rights, and the relationship between the parties. It is particularly useful where a nonprofit wishes to authorise a third party to organise fundraising events, donation drives, online campaigns, sponsorship initiatives, or promotional activities while ensuring that the fundraising activities are carried out in a transparent and compliant manner.

The agreement clarifies that the fundraiser acts on a voluntary basis and is not entitled to compensation unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing. It also establishes safeguards relating to donor communications, use of charitable branding, handling of collected funds, approval of promotional materials, and compliance with applicable laws. In addition, the template includes standard contractual provisions covering confidentiality, governing law, notices, severability, force majeure, and dispute-related matters.

This template is suitable for nonprofits seeking to collaborate with volunteers, corporate sponsors, community groups, influencers, schools, or external organisations for charitable fundraising initiatives. The agreement may also serve as a preliminary framework before the parties enter into more detailed legally binding campaign-specific arrangements. Users should ensure that the agreement complies with local fundraising, charitable solicitation, consumer protection, tax, and advertising laws applicable in the relevant jurisdiction. Legal review is recommended before execution, particularly where public fundraising, cross-border donations, or regulated charitable activities are involved.

How to use this document?

1. Complete all party information, jurisdiction details, term length, and operational arrangements relating to the fundraising campaign, including donation collection methods, remittance procedures, approved expenses, and use of branding or promotional materials.

2. Review the agreement for compliance with applicable charity, fundraising, tax, privacy, and advertising laws in the relevant jurisdiction, and ensure that any campaign-specific commercial terms are separately documented in writing before fundraising activities begin.