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Host a Fundraiser

You can make a huge impact in a unique way with your fundraising efforts.

Start a Fundraiser Today

Your efforts help provide more than 18,000 overnight stays for families every year – that’s more time for hugs, more time for sharing smiles, more time together.

Need Help with a Fundraising Idea?

  • Running or cycling in races
  • Celebrate your birthday by asking friends and family to donate instead of bringing gifts
  • Honor the memory of a loved one by donating in their honor
  • Bake sales
  • Jeans days
  • Auctions
  • Golf tournaments

Fundraising Guidelines

Review the these guidelines before submitting the event proposal form found below.

1) Submit a proposal a minimum of 10 business days prior to event. The Third-Party Fundraising Event Proposal must be completed and returned to Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Indiana (hereby known as RMHCCIN) staff prior to authorization to conduct an event. The proposal must be submitted at least 10 business days prior to event.

2) Use of RMHCCIN name or logo will only be authorized after completion of the Third-Party Event Proposal. Sponsor is authorized to use the name “Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Indiana” only in connection with the Fundraising event, and only until the completion of the event, or termination of this agreement. All usage of the trademark of the Ronald McDonald House Charities shall bear the registered trademark symbol ®.

3) Any advertisements or press releases need to be approved by RMHCCIN prior to their release. Publicity will not suggest that the event is being sponsored or co-sponsored by RMHCCIN or that RMHCCIN is involved in any way except as the beneficiary.

4) RMHCCIN cannot guarantee staff members or volunteers to assist in the event.

5) RMHCCIN is unable to provide assistance in soliciting donations, handling of mailings, attending committee meetings, recruiting attendees, collecting monies or providing access to donor lists or contacts.

6) By submitting a proposal form, you agree that:

  • Event organizers will conduct a third-party event for the benefit of Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Indiana (RMHCCIN) in accordance with the provisions of this proposal and letter.
  • Event organizers will maintain the insurance coverage evidenced by the Certificate of Insurance accompanying this proposal throughout the pendency of the event.
  • Event organizers who conduct the event will conform to applicable laws, rules, regulations and ordinances.
  • Event organizers will not use any trade or service mark or related copyright of McDonald’s Corporation (“McDonald’s”), except as authorized by McDonald’s.
  • Event organizers will indemnify and hold McDonald’s, its subsidiaries, affiliates, and franchisees, Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Indiana and their respective trustees, directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, judgments, penalties, settlements, losses, damages, and expenses, including court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees, incurred or suffered by these parties in connection with or as a result of the event.
  • Event organizers shall perform all things necessary for the successful completion of the fundraising event, and shall assume full obligation and responsibility for the payment of all expenses in connection therewith, without regard to the amount of funds collected for the event.

Submit Your Fundraising Event Proposal


By submitting this form you are agreeing to the following:

On behalf of the sponsoring organization, I agree to uphold to the standards established by RMHCCIN, and obtain approval from RMHCCIN of any and all promotional material for this event including logos, photographs and press release information.

Sponsoring organization further agrees that RMHC will receive all net funds from event within 30 days of event date.

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Have Questions About Fundraising?


Here are some answers to our most frequently asked questions about the fundraising proposals and programs.

What is a third‐party fundraising event?

A third-party event is a fundraising activity performed by a group or individual, where our organization has no fiduciary responsibilities and little or no staff involvement. It is planned and executed by an event organizer, or a person, group, or organization who is independent of RMHCCIN.

I want to host a third-party fundraising event, what are my next steps?

Complete the third-party event proposal form on this page.

Once the proposal is approved, you may begin promoting your event!

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If participants donate directly to RMHCCIN, can staff provide names and amounts donated?

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Indiana respects the confidentiality of its donors and will not release their contact information.

Will RMHCCIN promote my event?

Due to the high volume of requests we receive, RMHCCIN cannot guarantee assistance promoting the event. If able, we will try to include events on social media and other online resources when appropriate.

We cannot secure media opportunities via television, newspaper or other media sources to promote the sponsoring organizations event/fundraiser.

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Will an RMHCCIN representative attend my event?

Due to limited staff and resources, we cannot guarantee a representative at your event. We will do our best to accommodate requests when we can.

I’d prefer to talk to someone about my event – Who can I call on?

If you have more questions about organizing and hosting a third-party fundraising event at your business, school, organizations or church, please contact Meredith Smith, Community Engagement Coordinator, at 317-267-0605 x235.

Make a Difference for Families. Make a Difference for the Community.


Parents in Indiana don’t know when their children will need medical help. But with your help, they’ll know they have a warm, friendly home away from home.

When we work together, they can heal together.

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The following trademarks used herein are owned by McDonald's Corporation and its affiliates; McDonald's, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Ronald McDonald House Charities Logo, RMHC, Ronald McDonald House, and Ronald McDonald Family Room.

RMHCCIN is recognized as a public charity under Internal Revenue Code section 509(a) and has 501(c)(3) status. Donations to RMHCCIN are deductible. Donors should consult their tax advisor for questions regarding deductibility. The RMHCCIN EIN is 35-1497202. A copy of the RMHCCIN determination letter is available upon request.

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