The Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation has teamed up with organizations throughout the Central Ohio community to assist with their fundrising initiatives.  Find out how your group can raise funds while enjoying an event at Nationwide Arena!

Fundraising

50/50 Raffle

This season we are introducing a new fundraising program – the 50/50 Raffle. The 50/50 Raffle will be held during regular season Friday, Saturday and Sunday home games at Nationwide Arena. Raffle tickets will be sold for $1.00 each. We will have up to 20,000 tickets per raffle available for sale. The 50/50 winner gets 50% of the total sales and, after expenses; the remainder will go to the participating charity. For a listing of the participating charities for the 2009/2010 regular season please see the updated 50/50 Game Schedule.

Interested in Being a Participating Charity?
All of our 50/50 Raffle nights have been assigned for the 2009/2020 regular season. Please check back in the spring for participation details and application for our next hockey season. In the meantime, check our requirements and additional information below to see if your charity might qualify.

Participation Requirements 
To participate in the 50/50 Raffle Program during the 2009/2010 regular season, an organization must fulfill the following requirements: 

• Be a Charitable Organization under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
• Provide 40 to 50 volunteers on assigned 50/50 Raffle game night
• Complete and submit the 50/50 Raffle Application and provide the additional  information requested therein by 4:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2009 (application process now closed)
• Sign a participation agreement with the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation.

Additional Information 

• Volunteer duties include selling tickets, counting cash, and handling ticket stubs. More details will be provided if your charity is selected to participate.
• Volunteers must arrive 2.5 hours prior to the start of the game and will be expected to work for approximately 5 hours.

Companies for the Community

The Columbus Blue Jackets Companies for the Community program is an initiative developed by the Blue Jackets and the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation. Together, a program has been built that allows the Central Ohio business community the opportunity to create memories for thousands of children that might not otherwise get the chance to attend a game.

View the Community Captains flyer

Blue Jackets Companies for the Community is a turn-key program that is fully managed by Blue Jackets ticketing staff and includes the following benefits for the Children and Sponsor:

Children's Benefits:

• Block of 75 tickets ($57 face value) in the same seating area
• A visit by CBJ Mascot Stinger
• Blue Jackets gift for each child

Actual Package Value: $5,265

Sponsor Benefits:

• PA & Scoreboard recognition
• Website recognition
• Tax Deduction confirmation letters
• (4) Time Warner Cable HD Lounge tickets ($186 each) to corresponding game including VIP package

For more information on how to get started call a Blue Jackets Group Even Specialist at (614) 246-PUCK.

Blue Jackets Assist

The Blue Jackets Assist program is a fundraising and awareness opportunity for local non-profit organizations. With Blue Jackets Assist, your organization may purchase Blue Jackets tickets at a discount and resell them up to face value, creating a profit for your organization.

View the Blue Jackets Assist flyer 

Fundraising Opportunities:

• Sell 100 tickets - Raise up to $2,000
• Sell 200 tickets - Raise up to $4,000
• Sell 300 tickets - Raise up to $6,000
• Sell 400 tickets - Raise up to $10,000

For more information on Blue Jackets Assist and Blue Jackets Assist Night please call a Group Event Specialist at (614) 246-PUCK.

Third Party Fundraising

The Foundation appreciates your interest in hosting an event to benefit the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation. Third-party fundraisers like yours are vitally important to sustaining our mission and we want to help assure your event is a success.

The Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation is accountable to the public and the IRS for fundraising activities containing our name, therefore the enclosed documents were created to educate you on the specific steps and criteria required when planning your event. Only third-party events that complete the document below and meet the criteria will be considered for approval. Each event is reviewed on a case-by case basis. Due to the demand of the hockey season, the Foundation does require requests are received 6-8 weeks ahead of the event for processing.

View Third Party Fundraising Agreement

When completed, mail documents to:
    Kate Furman
    Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation
    200 W. Nationwide Blvd.
    Columbus, OH 43215
    Attn: Third-Party Event Request