Fundraising
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!
50/50 Raffle
The 50/50 Raffle is a fundraising program that gives participating charities an opportunity to raise funds at Blue Jackets hockey games. 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 got to the participating charity. During the 2009-2010 Season, the 50/50 Raffle collected $124,165 with $45,600 going out to 21 organizations.
Participation Requirements
To participate in the 50/50 Raffle Program, an organization must fulfill the following requirements.
- Be a Charitable Organization under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Provide 35 to 40 volunteers on assigned 50/50 Raffle game night.
- The Application Deadline for the 2010/11 50/50 Raffle has passed. We are no longer accepting applications for this hockey season. Please check back in June 2011 to apply for the 2011/12 hockey season.
- Each selected charity must 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.
Announcement of Selected Participants
Thank you to all charities who submitted an application for the 50/50 Raffle for the 2010/11 hockey season. We had over 30 applications for 15 raffle nights. Please check the 50/50 Raffle Participant Game Schedule to see if your charity was selected. We will be contacting selected charities within 2 weeks with additional information about participation.
If you have questions, please send an email to 5050Raffle@bluejackets.com
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
Total Blue Jackets Companies for the Community Price: $3,150
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.
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