Volunteer Guide

Fundraising Overview

Some of the things that might stop you and/or your family from doing a fundraising campaign is a fear that you'll be bothering people, a fear that other people will feel obligated, a desire for you to pay for it on your own, etc. Don't play small. Don't be selfish. Don't keep this experience to yourself. Be generous. Let other people contribute. Others want to make a difference in the world, too. Give them the opportunity and let them make the decision. By fundraising for your experience, you are not only making the trip a possibility for you, but you are also spreading awareness about the issues that you are passionate about. Getting others involved is the best way to make a difference in the world! One of the blessings you have been given is to live in a wealthy country, surrounded by people with resources, who although may not have the same desire or time to volunteer abroad, are still interested in making an impact. Working hard pre-trip to meet and exceed the minimum program donation will make your experience that much more rewarding...

Fundraising Links

Effective Fundraising

When you register for an Outreach360 trip, you will automatically be given a personal fundraising page that you can use to raise 100% of your funding and more! We find that the most effective way to raise funds is using our "spread the word" function in O360 Connect to send emails to friends and family asking for their support. Review our tips for success to get started. If you would rather send out hard-copy letters, you can view our sample letters in the resource section.

We also encourage you to be creative when raising funds and also to set high fundraising goals. Below are some other links that will help you be successful with the fundraising process.

Tax Information

Outreach360 is a US 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization. All US donors are eligible for a tax deduction. All donors who donate online will receive a tax-receipt via email and all donors will receive a tax-receipt in the mail at the end of the year.
  • Our Tax ID: 58-2197227

What to do with Checks?

  • Checks should be made out to "Outreach360." Checks should be sent to you for consolidations and forwarded to us.
  • Send in your checks every two to three weeks, so the donor is not wondering what happened to their check.
  • We recommend over-nighting all checks
Send all checks to
Outreach360
6611 W Robert E Street
Glendale, AZ 85308

*Place your name on the outside of the envelope. Also place your name or initials on the reference line of each check.

Other Notes:

  • Keep track of the checks you send in, the name on the check, the check number, and the amount. If you want a confirmation that your letter arrived in our office, please purchase delivery confirmation from the post office. You should see your donation reflected on your personal fund-raising page once we receive it.
  • Checks need to be made out to "Outreach360" in order to receive a tax receipt from Outreach360. If people write a check directly to you, or give you cash, they will not receive a tax receipt from Outreach360. You can issue a Gifts-in-Kind receipt located at www.outreach360.org/files/giftsinkind.pdf
  • Please do not combine checks for more than one volunteer in one envelope, unless you are a group leader. It is O.K. to send checks from multiple donors on behalf of one volunteer in one envelope. Checks should be clearly marked on the reference line with the volunteer's name who it is to be credited to. 
  • We will send a thank you letter, tax receipt, and newsletter to all donors at the end of the year. We suggest that you also send a personal thank you letter after your trip.
  • I understand that funds I raise above the minimum program donation are not refundable, and will be used to fund a variety of program needs.