Does Minnesota Vikings donate to fundraisers?

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The Minnesota Vikings are committed to giving back to their community. Their players, coaches, alumni and staff volunteer their time at schools, hospitals and various community events during both the season and off-season. AVAILABILITY Alumni: Alumni are available year-round based on their personal schedules. Coaches: Coaches are available during the off-season. Players: Players are available during the season and at limited times during the off-season. Due to high numbers of request that they receive, they prioritize appearances that impact children or family-related causes. To send appearance request, just fill out and submit the request form found on their website 4 weeks before your event. If your event is selected, they will call you 2-3 weeks prior to the event date. Company Information: Minnesota Vikings trademarks and copyrights are owned by: Minnesota Vikings

Example Response from a Donation Request Submission: Dear Jessica Wolfe, We are committed to being leaders. We are humbled and thankful that you consider us to be part of this wonderful cause. After reviewing your request, we are pleased to inform you that your organization fits perfectly with our commitments to the community. We will contact you soon to discuss the details of the event! Regards, Donation Committee

An American football team from Minneapolis, Minnesota. They joined the National Football League (NFL) in 1960. They played in four Super Bowl games. For more information, check out Minnesota Vikings on: 1) Wikipedia 2) Facebook 3) Google+ 4) Twitter 5) Instagram

What Minnesota Vikings donates

Minnesota Vikings has typically donated: team memorabilia, game tickets and player appearances.

Who can apply

Minnesota Vikings donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. Minnesota Vikings does not donate to individuals.

Minnesota Vikings limits donation requests by area: Regional.

How to apply

Our record of Minnesota Vikings' requirements reads:

Fill out and submit the online request form.

When to ask

Minnesota Vikings states a lead time of 8 weeks. Count back that far from your event date and send the request no later than then.

Across more than 25,000 fundraising events in our own records over fifteen years, March, April and May are the busiest months for fundraisers, October is the next busiest, and July and December are the quietest.

Work backwards from your event rather than forwards from today, and if your event falls in the spring peak, ask earlier than the stated lead time rather than later.

Common questions

Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to request a donation from Minnesota Vikings?

Yes. Minnesota Vikings' donation program is limited to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, so you will need your determination letter and Tax ID before you apply.

How far ahead should we ask Minnesota Vikings for a donation?

Minnesota Vikings' stated lead time is 8 weeks. Work backwards from your event date: count back that far from the day of the event and send your request before that point.