Terms of Participation
Please review the following Terms of Participation which outlines the services provided and roles and responsibilities of all participants. When registering you will be asked to attest that you have read and agree to these Terms of Participation.
1. I confirm that my organization is a 501(c)3 and will provide our EIN number for verification. (Check IRS compliance here.)
2. I confirm that our organization is legally authorized to fundraise in the state of Illinois and is registered to do so with the Illinois Attorney General’s office. (Learn more about state compliance here.)
3. I confirm that our organization is located, serving, and/or conducting organizational activities in DeKalb County, Illinois.
4. I understand that a participation fee will be deducted from the net proceeds raised by our organization and if we do not receive sufficient donations through the giving day, the participation fee is still owed to the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership (DCNP).
5. I agree to submit accurate information for our online profile by April 5, 2025.
6. I understand that the DeKalb County Community Foundation will collect donations on our behalf and that the funds will ultimately be distributed by the Community Foundation. I understand that the Community Foundation does not solicit donations on our behalf.
7. I understand our organization will be listed on the Give DeKalb County website and that our organization may be named in promotional materials or activities.
8. I understand that GiveGab/EveryAction/Bonterra is an online platform used for Give DeKalb County and will process all online contributions made during the event.
9. I understand that maintaining and/or editing our online profile is our responsibility; not the responsibility of GiveGab/EveryAction/Bonterra, the Community Foundation, nor DCNP.
10. I understand that our organization will receive all the funds that have been donated to our organization less any fees not covered by the individual donor and less the participation fee. I understand that our organization will also receive a proportional share of the Bonus Pool.
11. I understand that any funds raised through Give DeKalb County will be for general operating support and that our giving day campaign may not be part of a larger capital campaign.
12. I agree that, in the event we choose to list a Fund held at the Community Foundation, all donations made to that Fund will become part of that Fund for our benefit as determined by the Fund agreement.
13. I acknowledge and understand that donors voluntarily choose to whom they will donate and that Give DeKalb County is not responsible for the amount of money raised by our organization and that participating in Give DeKalb County does not constitute any assurance of funding for our organization.
14. I understand that an organization's participation in Give DeKalb County does not constitute an express or implied endorsement of a nonprofit or its mission by DCNP, the Community Foundation, Give DeKalb County or any other giving day partner or sponsor.
15. I understand that if eligibility questions arise, the Give DeKalb County Committee determines an organization’s participation and that their decision is final.
16. I understand that only donations made during Give DeKalb County’s designated event period will count toward any incentives offered as part of the event.
17. I understand that any donations processed by GiveGab/EveryAction/Bonterra outside of Give DeKalb County’s donation period, are subject to transaction fees.
18. I understand that in the event of a disputed donation, GiveGab/EveryAction/Bonterra will make every effort to win the dispute by submitting evidence on my organization's behalf. In the case that a dispute is lost, I understand it is my organization's responsibility to return the disputed funds. I understand refunds are possible in limited circumstances and will be approved by the Community Foundation and a giving day administrator from my organization must request the refund within 4 days of the giving event to be considered.
19. I understand that as the administrator of my organization's profile on GiveGab, it is my responsibility to grant (authorize) and revoke (unauthorize) administrative capabilities to other individuals within my organization. I understand that I can choose to allow them full administrative privileges or restrict their ability to view donor data within our organization. I understand that GiveGab/EveryAction/Bonterra will not disclose information about my organization to individual users unless those users are administrative users with appropriate permissions.
20. I understand that my organization is encouraged to focus the majority of its overall marketing efforts in the days immediately leading up to Give DeKalb County to the campaign to create a sense of community-wide excitement among donors, volunteers, media, and fellow nonprofits.
21. I agree that our organization’s staff, board of directors, volunteers and donors are responsible for promoting Give DeKalb County and will do so responsibly and professionally using social media, word-of-mouth, and other promotional methods. I understand that any defamatory or inappropriate use of Give DeKalb County logos, marketing materials, social media content, and/or other promotional items is prohibited and could result in being removed from participation.
22. I understand that, if asked to participate in any media interviews (e.g., newspapers, online, television, radio), that I speak on the benefits of participating in Give DeKalb County generally, rather than solely focusing on the organization I represent.
23. I understand that accuracy of the information about our organization included on the Give DeKalb County website is the responsibility of our organization and that DCNP, the Community Foundation, Give DeKalb County, and GiveGab/EveryAction/Bonterra do not make any explicit or implicit representation regarding the accuracy of this same information.
24. I understand that all donations during Give DeKalb County are made to the Community Foundation, meaning the information of all donors who participate in Give DeKalb County is viewable by the Community Foundation.
25. I understand that refusal to accept these Terms means that our organization will not participate in Give DeKalb County.
No person in the United States shall, on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex and gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, pregnancy, veteran status, military obligations, marital or parental status, political affiliation, or any other improper criterion be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds made available by the Community Foundation, and any other program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds appropriated for grants, cooperative agreements, and other assistance administered by the Community Foundation.