Does New York Islanders donate to fundraisers?

Raise some money with New York Islanders memorabilia and merchandise. Supporters and hockey fans will scramble for these.

The New York Islanders help non-profit charities through their In-Kind Donation Program. Their Community Relations Department supports organizations raising funds through memorabilia raffles and auctions. Priority is given to Long Island organizations who focus on: education, health, and youth hockey. To request for in-kind donation, please follow the steps below: Use your organization’s letterhead; Provide a short description and the date of the event; Specify how the requested item will be used to raise funds; Indicate the name of the beneficiary of the event; Provide an address where a donation can be sent. Submit it to the Islanders Community Relations Department at least four weeks prior to the fundraising event. Requests must be mailed. Company Information: New York Islanders trademarks and copyrights are owned by: New York Islanders

Example Response from a Donation Request Submission: Dear Yam Dantes, We take pride in helping out our community by supporting fund-raising efforts of different organizations. Each year we receive numbers of requests, so we decided to limit our donations. We are happy to inform you that your organization fits perfectly with our commitments to the community. We are pleased to donate memorabilia and merchandise that can be used for the raffle and auction. Thank you for considering us to be part of this wonderful project. Best of luck! Regards, Donation Committee

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What New York Islanders donates

New York Islanders has typically donated: Memorabilia donations.

Who can apply

New York Islanders donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.

New York Islanders limits donation requests by area: Regional.

How to apply

Our record of New York Islanders' requirements reads:

Submit request via online portal only (mail and email no longer accepted); must attach 501(c)(3) documentation; must submit post-event funds-raised report.

When to ask

New York Islanders states a lead time of 6 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 New York Islanders?

Yes. New York Islanders' 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 New York Islanders for a donation?

New York Islanders' stated lead time is 6 weeks. Work backwards from your event date: count back that far from the day of the event and send your request before that point.