Charity SERVICES

Give Back With OS4CA

The Oklahoma Society for Culture Appreciation (OS4CA) works with charitable organizations to put our events and community to work for the causes that matter in Oklahoma. Through Charity Services, partner charities gain direct fundraising support, visibility, year-round engagement, and access to volunteers.

Charity partnership at OS4CA is collaborative. It can be ongoing or tied to a single event, and it is shaped around what each charity needs and what each event can realistically support.

What Charity Partnership Means at OS4CA

OS4CA events bring together communities that span anime, comics, games, science fiction, arts, and culture. Charity partnership connects those communities with organizations doing meaningful work.

Charity partnerships may involve:

Fundraising directed to the partner charity
Charity spaces at events
Donated items and experiences for silent auctions, raffles, giveaways, & community experience programs
Promotion of the charity’s mission to our audiences
Volunteer recruitment and engagement opportunities

How We Choose Partner Charities

Every charity begins with the same step: the Charity Partner Intake Form. Submissions are reviewed to understand each organization’s mission, goals, and capacity, and to determine how a partnership with OS4CA can best serve both sides. Fill out the form below to start.
Partnerships are evaluated on alignment, capacity, and relevance, and are determined case by case. OS4CA reserves the right to adjust, pause, or conclude a partnership as organizational needs evolve.

Charity at Events

Every OS4CA event gives a charity a stage, a space, and an audience. Here is what the event experience looks like for the charities we support.

The Featured Charity

Most OS4CA events feature one charity as the event’s Featured Beneficiary, based on a set charitable area of focus. The Featured Charity receives:

A designated Charity Space in the Exhibitor District, placed in a prime location with the best accessibility and traffic flow, at no cost
A featured section at opening and closing ceremonies, with time to present your material or give a speech to the event audience
Promotion through our app, social media, and website donation portals
A charity auction, with a silent auction running through the weekend and a live auction at the end
Panels and programming on related topics, and/or event-specific programming supporting your cause
Event badges: typically four (4) exhibitor badges for table staff, plus a small allotment of weekend badges for staff or family to enjoy the event

At events that include a Charity Ball, the Featured Charity is also the beneficiary of the Ball’s proceeds, with a direct presence at the Ball and a direct audience of supporters.

Your Charity Space

OS4CA provides a table, chairs, power, and internet. Charities bring their own displays and materials.

At your Charity Space, you may promote your charity, recruit volunteers, take sign-ups, sell items, and run activities.

To make sure we can provide an accurate impact analysis, we ask that donations during the event weekend be directed through OS4CA’s donation portals or on-site options.

Additional Beneficiaries

On rare, special occasions, OS4CA adds beneficiaries beyond the Featured Charity for specific programming or event ties. Additional beneficiaries receive the same privileges as the Featured Charity, and their Charity Spaces are placed adjacent to the Featured Charity.

Other Charities in the Exhibitor District

Charitable organizations that are not receiving direct benefits from the event are welcome to be present in the Exhibitor District. To avoid competing with the charity the event is supporting:

Direct solicitation of donations on-site at the event is not permitted
Organizations may share information about their mission and work
Organizations may point attendees to their website, which may offer donation options, but those cannot be directly called out

Charity Expectations

To keep the event experience strong for every charity and attendee, charity partners are asked to:

Staff the Charity Space during event hours
Follow venue and safety rules
Submit materials for OS4CA approval before the event
Direct weekend donations through OS4CA portals or on-site options

After the Event

OS4CA’s commitment to a charity continues after the event closes. Every Featured Charity receives:

Recognition at closing ceremony, including announcement of the event’s tentative results
A sample check presentation to the charity
A post-event impact report with an accurate accounting of what the event raised

All funds raised for the charity are delivered within one quarter of the event.

Fundraising & Giving Support

OS4CA supports partner charities through direct fundraising and by providing donations for fundraising activities, including:

Silent auctions
Raffles
Giveaways
Development of Specialty Programming
Other charity fundraising efforts, as appropriate to the event

Partnership at Any Scale

OS4CA’s activities range from small community gatherings to conventions serving thousands of attendees, and our approach to charity partnership scales to match. A neighborhood nonprofit and a national organization can both find a meaningful way to work with us.

Give Through Your Business

Businesses can contribute to match our charitable donation at the end of our events or donate directly to the charity an event is supporting. Options are listed on our Sponsor & Donor Services page.

Organizations interested in collaboration beyond charity partnership can visit our Partner Services page.

Support a local non-profit and the causes your community cares about today!

Support OS4CA Directly

OS4CA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and gifts made directly to OS4CA help fund our charitable endeavors. Your contribution helps us:

Raise money for partner charities and increase awareness of their missions
Provide donations for silent auctions, raffles, and giveaways that support partner fundraising
Keep year-round charity engagement and volunteer opportunities going beyond event weekends
Grow the community programs and events that bring these opportunities to Oklahomans

Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Individuals and organizations interested in giving to support our Charitable Endeavors directly can contact us at donors@oklahomaculture.org.

Start a Partnership Today

Charities interested in partnering with OS4CA are invited to complete our Charity Partner Intake Form below.

Questions about Charity Services or the intake process can be sent to charity@oklahomaculture.org.

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