Does Norfolk Tides donate to fundraisers?

The Tides consider donation requests for use in fundraising activities, auctions or other nonprofit events.

Requests must be emailed or mailed on your organization's official letterhead.

Allow at least two weeks for the Tides to fulfill a request.

The Tides say they cannot fulfill every request they receive.

Tips from the program page: Two weeks is the minimum; sending earlier gives the club more room to say yes. · Use the email or mailing address listed on the Tides' Donation Requests page.

Who can apply

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

Norfolk Tides limits donation requests by area: Regional.

How to apply

Norfolk Tides asks every request to include the following.

• A letter on official organization letterhead.
• An explanation of your fundraising or special event.
• The date of your event.
• Your contact information.

When to ask

Norfolk Tides states a lead time of 2 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 Norfolk Tides?

Yes. Norfolk Tides' 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 Norfolk Tides for a donation?

Norfolk Tides' stated lead time is 2 weeks. Work backwards from your event date: count back that far from the day of the event and send your request before that point.