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DAFI 34-106 Template
Private Organizations
Private Organizations (POs) are self-sustaining special interest groups, set up by individuals acting exclusively outside the scope of any official capacity as officers, employees, or agents of the Federal Government. POs can be great mediums for encouraging community involvement among like-minded individuals on base and can greatly enrich the lives of members of the DoD and their dependents.
Individuals running POs are often also members of military organizations; the possibility exists for actual or apparent conflicts of interest to sometimes arise between those dual roles. To address this issue, Air Force-wide rules have been established to regulate and monitor the activities of base-associated POs. Such regulations and other useful information can be found below. Of particular importance are templates to request fundraisers (which you can do even as an unofficial organization) and information on how to make proper requests for off-base solicitations.
New Private Organizations
New Private Organizations are required to submit the following templates and additional information identified in Tab 1 to the PO org box; all reviews, including a legal review, will be accomplished through official routing.
Re-establishing Your Private Organization
POs are required to re-establish every two years. Submit the following templates and additional information identified in Tab 1 to the PO org box; all reviews, including a legal review, will be accomplished through official routing.
Fundraising
Fundraisers taking place on JB MDL must be approved in advance by the Installation Commander’s delegated official; the typical turnaround time is 30 days. Please plan accordingly. POs may conduct three (3) fundraisers per calendar quarter. For more fundraising information, please review DAFI 34-106, Private Organizations Program, 16 January 2026. POs must not engage in fundraising that duplicates or competes with activities of AAFES or Force Support Squadron offerings. The direct solicitation of cash or “scan to donate” is strictly prohibited. POs must prominently display the following disclaimer on all print and electronic media mentioning the PO’s name: “THIS IS A PRIVATE ORGANIZATION. IT IS NOT PART OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OR ANY OF ITS COMPONENTS, AND IT HAS NO GOVERNMENTAL STATUS.”
Faq
What is a Private Organization (PO)?
According to DAFI 34-106, “POs are self-sustaining special interest groups, set up by individuals acting exclusively outside the scope of any official Air Force Duties. They operate on Air Force Installations with the written consent of the Installation Commander. POs are not Federal entities and are not to be treated as such.”
What are Unofficial Activities?
These are coffee funds, water funds, and sunshine funds are not considered Private Organizations (POs) unless current assets, excluding inventory, exceed a monthly average of $1,000.00 over a three month period. Activities which exceed the asset limit ($1,000) must become a recognized Private Organization, discontinue operations, or reduce its current assets below the $1,000 threshold.
What is "For Us By US" fundraising?
As a general rule, unofficial activities’ fundraising efforts are considered “for us, by us” fundraising, unless fundraising extends beyond unit personnel and family members. Unit commanders may approve unit unofficial activity fundraisers on the installation within the unit, and only for the unit’s personnel. Fundraising outside the unit requires Installation Commander or designee approval. Unofficial activities are still Federal entities and may not solicit gifts from outside sources or engage in off base fundraising.
What are the rules about Fundraisers?
With the approval of the Installation Commander or designee, Private Organizations and unofficial activities may conduct three (3) fundraisers per calendar quarter.
Private Organizations and unofficial activities must not engage in activities that duplicate or compete with activities of the AAFES or Force Support Squadron NAFI.
Direct solicitation of cash donations on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst is prohibited.
Private Organizations may not conduct games of chance, lotteries, raffles, or other gambling-type activities except as provided in DAFI 34-106 paragraph 5.21, and unofficial activities may not conduct any of the above under any circumstances.
Is there anything else I need to know?
All requests, advertising and any Private Organization correspondence requires the following disclaimer: “THIS IS A PRIVATE ORGANIZATION. IT IS NOT PART OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OR ANY OF ITS COMPONENTS AND IT HAS NO GOVERNMENTAL STATUS.”
POs use of government equipment and systems is restricted per DAFI 34-106, para 6.2.3.
Download and complete the applicable forms and add all necessary information. Obtain facility or building manager approval before submitting your request. If the fundraiser involves food obtain training from Public Health.
Allow at least 30 business days for the approval process and do not begin advertising until your request has been approved.
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