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Host a Fundraiser or Special Event

A philanthropic partnership with the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) or Children's of Mississippi provides businesses and individuals in the community an opportunity to demonstrate a commitment to Mississippi's children and adults who need care.

Fundraising project and event proposal information

If you are interested in planning a fundraising project or a special event for UMMC or Children's of Mississippi, review the guidelines listed below. After you have read all of the guidelines, fill out the Fundraising Project and Event Proposal form online.

Guidelines

  • No announcement or publicity of any proposed event may be made until approval has been granted.

  • Fundraising projects and events are approved if they represent the hospital appropriately and uphold our mission and image.

  • The completed proposal form must be submitted at least 30 days in advance of any event for timely consideration. Forms are reviewed on a weekly basis. You can expect an answer within 2 weeks.

  • The hospital logo and name may be used only after approval has been granted. All printed materials and other publicity to be published or broadcast with the logo or name must be submitted for review prior to printing and distribution.

  • In naming the event, UMMC or Children's of Mississippi should be used as the beneficiary. For example: (Event name) benefiting Children's of Mississippi. If there will be co-beneficiaries, note on the proposal form.

  • We can provide your organization with hospital logos, patient stories, informational materials, and/or fact sheets.

  • All necessary permits and certificates of insurance required by city ordinance or otherwise are the responsibility of your group.

We cannot do the following:

  • sell tickets
  • provide volunteers for your event or project
  • advance monies
  • solicit sponsorship revenue on behalf of your group
  • provide celebrity endorsements or appearances
  • obtain liquor licenses for your event or project

By submitting the form (see below) and obtaining approval from UMMC or Children's of Mississippi, you acknowledge and agree that all net proceeds shall be submitted to UMMC or Children's of Mississippi within 45 days. Funds should be made payable to and mailed to:

  • University of Mississippi Medical Center
    Office of Development
    Attn: Community Fundraising
    2500 N. State Street
    Jackson, MS 39216

If you have questions about special events, fundraising or making monetary donations to UMMC or Children's of Mississippi, contact Development at (601) 984-1109.

Before submitting the Fundraising Project and Event Proposal form, please be sure to read the guidelines on the previous page. The application must be approved prior to publicizing or holding the event.

UMMC Fundraising Project and Event Proposal form

Before submitting the Fundraising Project and Event Proposal form, please be sure to read the guidelines on the previous page. The application must be approved prior to publicizing or holding the event.

Name of group or company planning project/event*
Contact Person*
Mailing Address*
City*
State/Zip Code*

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Email*
Primary Phone*
Secondary Phone
Fax
Briefly describe your organization
Project/Event Information

Project/Event Information
What area would you like to benefit from your project/event?*
If Other, please explain.
Name of proposed project/event*
Briefly describe the project/event*
If other, please explain
Are there other beneficiaries besides UMMC?*
If yes, please explain
Who will you solicit?
How will you promote this project/event?
Do you have a special reason for wanting to support UMMC?
Estimated total costs of project/event*
Estimated revenue of project/event
Estimated net income of project/event
How will expenses be paid?*
Estimated monetary amount to be given to UMMC
Does your company plan to match the amount you raise?*
Date of Project/Event
Time
Location
Is the event
Have you formed a committee to help organize this event?
If no, who will support you in your efforts?