Does Nikon donate to fundraisers?

Nikon's online request form says it evaluates each request on how it fits with Nikon's marketing brand strategies, consumer reach, consumer engagement and the impact on the communities Nikon serves.

Nikon will not consider applications for labor unions, political causes, religious causes, auctions, raffles, or fundraising activities.

Nikon does not support events or projects directly for individuals.

Nikon only considers proposals from US-based entities or organizations, for programs in the United States.

Tips from the program page: Nikon says it cannot respond to every request and will contact you if it needs more information. · For a raffle or auction prize, Nikon is not a route: its form excludes both.

What Nikon donates

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Nikon has typically donated: In-kind resource sponsorship/cash donation.

Who can apply

Nikon donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. Nikon does not donate to individuals. Nikon does not support events run for profit.

Nikon limits donation requests by area: National.

How to apply

Nikon asks every request to include the following.

• Applications are online only; Nikon no longer accepts proposals by postal mail, telephone, direct email, fax or other means.
• Apply at least six months before your program starts, and allow 12 weeks for a response.
• You must be 18 or older to apply.

When to ask

Nikon states a lead time of 6 months. 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 Nikon?

Yes. Nikon's 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 Nikon for a donation?

Nikon's stated lead time is 6 months. Work backwards from your event date: count back that far from the day of the event and send your request before that point.