Steps to Open a Bank Account for Your Chapter
Should your Chapter decide to open a bank account, the Social Security number of one of the leaders must be used. The name on the account should also clearly indicate the Chapter name, e.g. "Global Medical Brigades at Pennsylvania State University." It is recommended that your Chapter tries to open an account with the Office of Student Affairs at your university.
If you wish to set up a bank account for your Chapter of Global Brigades to collect funds, purchase medicine, material donations, and other club-related expenses, please note the following:
- The bank account should be set up through the university or outside the university with an individual’s Social Security number. (You should NOT use the Global Brigades tax ID number.)
- Collect all cash donations in the account.
- Tax receipts cannot be issued as part of your Chapter bank account.