How does my organization earn money from this program?

Your organization gets 20% of all pre-tax sales from your fundraiser, donated straight to you. To make sure it's worth everyone's while, your event needs to hit at least $150 in net sales for a donation to happen. Heads up: only pre-tax sales placed during your specific booked day and time count, and merch or gift card purchases don't factor in.

 

When will my organization receive the donation?

Two days after your event, we'll shoot you an email letting you know exactly how much your community raised. Your check will follow within 2 weeks of the event. If two weeks have come and gone with no check in sight, give us a shout at hello@vivalaboba.com and we'll sort it out.

 

What kinds of organizations qualify to hold a Viva La Boba Fundraiser?

Pretty much any non-profit! We love partnering with all kinds of groups, including:

Sports teams, booster clubs, Boy Scouts, book clubs, college clubs, camps, cheer squads, religious organizations, Girl Scouts, high school sports teams, Little League teams, PTOs, schools, school bands, senior communities, sororities/fraternities, student councils, swim teams, and teams in training.

 

Okay, I'm in — how do I apply?

First things first: figure out what kind of non-profit you are, since that determines your path forward. 501(c)3 organizations are officially tax-exempt under the IRS code, meaning donations earned won't be taxed. Not every non-profit has this status, so double-check yours on the IRS website.

 

How do I apply as a 501(c)3?

Send us your valid 501(c)3 Tax I.D. number and your preferred date at hello@vivalaboba.com. Just a heads up: 501(c)3 fundraisers need to be booked at least 10 days out.

 

How do I apply if I'm not a 501(c)3?

Email us your organization's Tax I.D. number, a completed W9, the group you're fundraising for, and your proposed date at hello@vivalaboba.com. These need to be submitted at least 14 days in advance.

 

I've been approved — what now?

Congrats! We'll send a confirmation email and a calendar invite. If you'd like a copy of our logo to add to your flyer, just let us know. 

 

How do I make my event a hit?

Once your date is locked in, here's how to bring in the crowd (and the donation):

• Announce your fundraiser and share the flyer through your newsletter, student portal, or organization page

• Send the flyer to friends, family, coworkers, classmates, everyone

• Post the social graphic on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter

And most importantly: talk it up! The more people who show up, the more your organization earns.

 

When can we hold our event?

We keep things flexible, but Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays tend to work best.

 

Can I change my event details?

Absolutely, just email us at hello@vivalaboba.com if you need to shift the date, time, or location.

 

How many fundraisers can we schedule?

One fundraiser every two weeks, and you can plan up to six months ahead.