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Metro Funders serves as the Community Fundraising Review Board, and as such, screens public fundraising campaigns conducted within Black Hawk County. The purpose of the review process is to help citizens feel more confident that the solicitations they receive via mail, personal or phone contact are for legitimate, reputable organizations, and that the their donated dollars will remain primarily in the local area.
Organizations conducting public fundraising efforts within Black Hawk County should request an application for approval by calling (319) 287-9106 or can download an application from the Metro Funders website (see above).
Applications should be submitted to Metro Funders for every public fundraising effort at least 60 days prior to conducting any solicitation. Applications can be delivered to 425 Cedar Street, Suite 310, or mailed Attn: Metro Funders to PO Box 1176, Waterloo, Iowa 50704.
If approved, the campaign will be given a Fundraising Approval Number certifying their fundraising project as approved by Metro Funders. Every other month, Metro Funders publishes approved fundraising efforts to their website to help raise awareness of this process and inform donors of the organizations who have been approved to raise funds.
Individuals who are solicited by organizations conducting public fundraising should ask for the organization’s Fundraising Approval Number before donating to the cause.
For more information, please contact Metro Funders Coordinator, Carolynn Sween.
Recently Approved Fundraising Campaigns/Events:
Amvets Posts 19, 31 & 49 – White Clover Sales, August 2011
Alternatives Pregnancy Center – Wheels and Heels for Life event, September 2011
Northeast Iowa Food Bank – Thanksgiving “Imagine” and Holiday “Tis the Season” appeals
