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FUNDRAISER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How does my organization earn money from this program?
20% of all pre-tax sales brought in by your fundraiser will be donated directly to your organization. Your fundraiser must generate a minimum of $150 in net sales in order for a donation to be made. Pre-tax sales from a Viva La Boba Fundraiser may only be applied with orders placed on the day and time it was booked. Merchandise sales and gift card purchases are not included.

When will my organization receive the donation?
Two days after your event, we will send you an email with information regarding how much money your organization earned.

A check will be issued to your organization within 2 weeks of your event. If it has been more than 2 weeks since your event and you still have not received a check, please contact us at hello@vivalaboba.com


What kinds of organizations qualify to hold a Viva La Boba Fundraiser?
Any non-profit organization is eligible to participate in our fundraiser program. Here are a few examples of organizations that have participated:

Sports Teams, Booster Clubs, Boy Scouts, Book Clubs, College Clubs, Camps, Cheerleading Squads, Religious Organizations, Girl Scouts, High School Sports Teams, Little League Teams, Parent Teacher Organizations, Schools, School Bands, Senior Communities, Sororities/Fraternities, Student Councils, Swim Teams, Teams in Training

OK, I want to throw a Viva La Boba Fundraiser. How do I apply?
Applying is easy. The first step is finding out what kind of non-profit organization you are, as this will determine how you apply. 501(c)3 organizations are recognized by the government as tax exempt under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code so they will not be taxed for any donations earned. Please note, there are many types of non-profit organizations that do not have this status. You can confirm your organization’s status on the IRS website: https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/

How do I apply for my 501(c)3 organization?

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Email a valid 501(c)3 Tax I.D. number and your proposed date to hello@vivalaboba.com. Please note, all fundraisers for 501(c)3 organizations must be scheduled at least 10 days in advance.

How do I apply for my non-501(c)3 organization?

Email your organization’s Tax I.D number, a completed W9, the organization you are fundraising for and proposed date to hello@vivalaboba.com. Applications must be submitted at least 14 days in advance.

I’ve been approved! What happens now?
Once approved, we'll send you an email confirmation for your event along with a Viva La Boba Fundraiser flyer & social media post for you to distribute. Please email a PNG file of your logo if you want us to include it on the flyer. You're also welcome to create your own flyer, but we ask that you include the Viva La Boba logo.

How do I make my event a success?

After you’ve scheduled your Viva La Boba fundraiser, maximize your event’s exposure to ensure a big turnout and  donation:

• Announce your Viva fundraiser and include a downloadable flyer on your organizations, newsletter or student portal

• Email the flyer to your friends, family, office, school, etc.

• Post the customized social media image on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter

Most importantly, talk to everybody! The more people that come to your Viva La Boba Fundraiser, the more money your organization will earn. There are lots of convenient, easy ways for your supporters to participate. Order online for contact-free and worry-free pick up, or place an order in restaurant for takeout or dine outside. 

When can we hold our event?
We're flexible, but recommend Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

How can I make changes to my event?
To change the date, time or location of your fundraiser, contact us at hello@vivalaboba.com.

How many fundraisers may I schedule?
You may schedule one fundraiser every two weeks and may schedule up to six months in advance. 
 

 

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