Executive Order No.

24 series of 2000 authorizes the DSWD Secretary to approve or disapprove

requests for the conduct of national fund raising campaigns. This strengthens DSWDs mandate
to regulate fund drives, public solicitations and donation for charitable or welfare purposes.
WHO MAY APPLY
An organization / agency that is:

Duly registered with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or other agencies.

Duly licensed or accredited by DSWD or other government agencies which have

jurisdiction over them.

If not licensed or accredited, has a track record of performance holding charitable and
welfare activities for at least three years.

For agencies operating for less than three years or applying for the first time, a
certification from the Local Government Unit attesting to the credibility and capability of
the organization.

HOW TO APPLY

The head of the organization or his/her duly authorized representative files an application
for Authority to Conduct National Fund Raising Campaign at DSWD Field Office where
the organizations principal office is located.

The DSWD Field Office through its Standard Unit, assesses the application and comes up
with the recommendation.

The DSWD Field Office forwards application, with the recommendation, to the Standards
Bureau, DSWD-CO for final review and recommendation to the DSWD-Secretary.

The Standards Bureau forwards to DSWD Field Office approved application and
Certificate of Authority to Conduct National Fund- Raising Campaign. Likewise,
Standards Bureau also forwards a disapproved application to DSWD Field Office with
reasons for disapproval, for technical assistance.

The Authority shall not be transferable and can only be used for one year or less as
specified in the Authority.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
The following shall be submitted to DSWD Field Offices:

Letter addressed to DSWD Secretary signifiying interest to conduct a National FundRaising Campaign with duly accomplished application form.

Certified true copy of the Certification of Registration from SEC including the Articles of
Incorporation and By-laws or from other agencies where they are registered.

List of current members of the Governing Board of the organization certified by the
Corporate Secretary, stating their business and home addresses and nationality/ies.

Approved Board Resolution to conduct a nationwide fund campaign and a pledge of

Governing Board that 30% of the total fund shall be spent for administrative expenses
and 70% for the proposed project. In cases of voluntary contributions, not more than 10%
of the total collection shall be spent for administrative expenses.

Depending on the type of fund raising activity, the following documents shall be
submitted:
o Certified list of authorized agents to do the solicitation
o Commitment of officers of the association to assume full responsibility for the
value of all tickets and/or ballots sold in case of non-payment.
o Endorsement from appropriate agency/ies which have jurisdiction on the project
to be undertaken.

For those applying for renewal, a financial report of proceeds and list of beneficiaries
certified by LGU Treasurer or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required.

- See more at: http://www.dswd.gov.ph/2012/05/conduct-of-national-fund-raisingcampaigns/#sthash.3Zhd6Ii7.dpuf

Presidential Decree No. 1564 or the Solicitation Permit Law, provides the Department of Social
Welfare and Development exclusive authority to regulate the soliciting of donations or receiving
of contributions for charitable or public welfare purposes. Department Order No. 40 series of
1994 has been issued to govern conduct of solicitation and fund raising activities at the regional
level.
On the other hand, R.A. 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991 gives the
city and municipal mayors authority to regulate the holding of activities for charitable and
welfare purposes within their respective jurisdiction. Such activities may be in the form of
benefit shows or dances, bingo socials for charity, raffle draws and similar activities.
Who may apply for a solicitation permit?

Any person or organization with legal authority to transact business in the country, desiring to
solicit donations or receive contributions for charitable or public welfare purposes may apply for
solicitation permit, except for the Sanguniang Barangay which is authorized under Section 391
of R.A. 7160 to conduct fund raising activities for barangay projects.
How can one apply?
Application for solicitation permit shall be filed (using the prescribed form) with the DSWD
Field Office which has jurisdiction over the area where the solicitation activities shall be
conducted. When the solicitation activities cover two or more regions, permits shall be secured
from all the DSWD Field Offices concerned.
Upon filling of application, the applicant shall pay a filling fee of P300. In case application is
disapproved, P200.00 shall be returned to the applicant together with the documents and notice
of disapproval. The DSWD Field Director or his duly authorized representative issues the
solicitation permit within five (5) working days after the filing. The permit shall not be
transferable and shall only be valid during the specified period within the area covered by the
application.
What documents are required?
1. A certified true copy of the Articles of Incorporation and By-laws of the applicant, duly
registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) together with a copy of
the resolution of its governing body or the Board of Directors.
2. Sample receipts, ballots or tickets, consecutively numbered, which shall be used during
the drive. Permission or authority containing comments and recommendation of the
following:

o Provincial Governor, City Mayor or Municipal Mayor in case of Provincial, City

or Municipal Projects.
o Highest ranking official concerned of the Department of Education (DepEd) in the
area where the solicitation or fund- raising campaign shall be conducted, in case
of private or public school projects.
o Highest ranking priest or minister in the area where the solicitation or fundraising campaign shall be conducted, in case of projects of church or religious
sects.
DISAPPROVAL, REVOCATION AND SUSPENSION
Upon filing of proper motion by the party concerned stating meritorious grounds therefor, the
Secretary of DSWD may reconsider the application for solicitation permit which has been

disapproved or revoked. The Secretarys decision is final and executory. A solicitation permit
may be suspended upon the verified complaints by an office concerned. The DSWD Field Office
shall conduct an investigation upon instruction of the Secretary.
REQUIREMENTS AFTER THE ISSUANCE OF PERMIT

Change of date of fund drive and/or extension of the period of the drive may be made
only upon approval by the DSWD Field Director concerned. A written request for such
purpose is required. Persons or offices in charge of the solicitation of donations and
voluntary contributions shall have no share in the proceeds to be derived.

Funds collected during the conduct of the solicitation activities shall be deposited with
any authorized banking institution or with the Municipal, City or Provincial Treasurers
Office and shall be accounted for in the name of the association, institution or
organization to whom the permit was issued.

Expenditures for any project other than those stated in the application shall first be
approved by the Field Director concerned, prior to implementation. In case of loss of the
permit, the person to whom the permit was issued must submit immediately to the
DSWD Field Office an affidavit of loss as basis for assessment in the issuance of new
permit.

The permit shall be surrendered to the Field Office concerned within a month after the
expiry date of the permit together with a report of the names and addresses of the persons
assisted from the fund campaign and an itemized statement of collection and
disbursements certified by an independent Certified Public Accountant.

Any person found violating the Solicitation Permit Law ( PD 1564) and its Implementing Rules
and Regulations stipulated in Department Order 40, series of 1994, shall, upon conviction:
suffer the penalty of imprisonment of not more than one (1) year , or a fine of not more than One
Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00), or both, at the discretion of the Court; if offender is a corporation,
organization or other juridical person, the penalty shall be imposed on the guilty officials,
employee or member; if the guilty person is an alien, he/she shall be deported after serving
sentence, without further proceedings.
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