Student Club Fundraising

Student Club and Organization Fundraising Information

At Creighton, registered student clubs and organizations are part of the University—and that means they can fundraise through official channels, with donors receiving charitable tax receipts. To keep things simple and compliant, just be sure to follow University guidelines and reach out to CreightonFund@creighton.edu with any questions!

Creighton University Student Registered Clubs/Organizations Fundraising Information 

• Creighton University is a tax-exempt public charity as described in section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Thus, donations made to Creighton University are tax exempt for the donor. 

• Are student groups at Creighton considered a part of the Creighton University corporation? 

  • Yes. Registered student clubs/organizations are legally part of the University through the Creighton University Student Groups LLC.
  • For an official list of registered student clubs at Creighton, contact the Student Leadership & Involvement Center – slic@creighton.edu  

• Can donors contribute directly to a student group and receive charitable tax receipts? 

  • Yes. University Relations (UR) facilitates all fundraising efforts for the University. Donors must donate using the specific UR online fundraising form for registered clubs/organizations and selecting the student group of their choice.
  • Donors may also mail a check, made payable to Creighton University, to: Creighton University, Student Leadership & Involvement Center – 2500 California Plaza, SSC 205, Omaha, NE 68178. 

• How do student groups access money donated to their areas? 

  • Funding will be transferred into the registered club/organization’s fund/org account on file with UR following the completion of the fundraiser. 

• Can student groups fundraise for their areas? 

  • Yes. They must direct donors to the University’s online student group fundraising page where donors can make donations directly to the areas of their choice. Donors will be issued charitable tax receipts as appropriate. 
  • Food nights/percentage fundraisers: Business sends check payable to Creighton University to the Student Leadership & Involvement Center – 2500 California Plaza, SSC 205, Omaha, NE 68178. 
  • Student groups cannot use outside, third-party software platforms for their own fundraising (example: GoFundMe, Venmo). Students should work with University Relations to ensure they are compliant with University fundraising policies and procedures. 

• Can student groups fundraise for other non-profit organizations? 

  • Yes. They must work directly with the external non-profit to coordinate their efforts. The University cannot receive or facilitate donations on behalf of third-party non-profit organizations, including fundraising conducted by student groups. All fundraising must be conducted directly through the external non-profit.

• Are efforts such as bake sales, ticket sales for an event or car washes considered fundraising? 

  • No. Student groups may sell items or provide services for fees, but these efforts are not considered philanthropic. They should follow student organization fundraising and event guidelines in the Student Handbook.

• Who should I contact if I have questions? 

  • CreigthonFund@creighton.edu