Gift Baskets For the Angel Ball Auction

[AmyMiles]

Has anyone ever requested donations from large companies, like Disney or Universal. I know that Universal Studios has a Cat in the Hat area and would love to have tickets or something in the basket, but that would be a little costly on my own.

[Corin Nava]

Amy-I have tried to get donations from all sorts of companies, big and small, for different things. Some respond, some don't. The trick is finding the right person/department. It can't hurt to try-the worst that can happen is you get a rejection, but a lot of companies are more than happy to donate.

OK- I just checked out the disney website and found this:

Due to the large volume of solicitations we receive, we ask that you take note of the following guidelines in order for us to consider your request:

* We can only make donations to a federally licensed (501(c)(3)) nonprofit, charitable agency.
* A solicitation letter must be submitted via U.S. mail on the official organization letterhead and must include the date of the event, if applicable, contact name and number, and any other pertinent information.
* If you are requesting a donation for a specific event, we must receive the letter in our office at least 4-6 weeks prior to the date of the event.
* The event must be strictly for fundraising purposes. We do not support incentive or reward programs.


Please find the geographical location your organization falls under: For organizations based in the California counties of Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Riverside:

The Walt Disney Company- Corporate Relations
Attn: Charitable Requests
500 South Buena Vista Street
Burbank, CA 91521-3609

For organizations based in California (other then Los Angeles, Venture, San Bernardino and Riverside counties), Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Montana, Hawaii or Alaska:

www.disneyland.com/publicaffairs
(Note: mailed, faxed or emailed requests are no longer accepted)

For organizations based in Orange, Osceola, Polk, Lake, Brevard and Seminole Counties in Central Florida:

Community Relations
Walt Disney World Co.
P. O. Box 10000
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000

For organizations based in the greater New York area:

The Walt Disney Company
77 West 66th Street, 9th Fl.
New York, NY 10023
(212) 456-7498

For organizations based in North America:

Disney Worldwide Outreach
500 S. Buena Vista St.
Burbank, CA 91521-3613

For organizations based in Europe, Middle East and Africa:

The Walt Disney Company Europe S.A.S.
1 rue de la Galmy, Chessy
77776 Marne-la-Vallée Cedex 9
France
phone: 33 (0)1 64 17 53 23
fax: 33 (0)1 64 17 54 46


I found this on the Universal Orlando Website:
http://cr.ucdp.net/charitable_contributions.html

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO
COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Universal Orlando’s Community Relations efforts, along with the Universal Orlando Foundation grant-making program, focus on the areas of education, children, and families. Specifically, Universal focuses on the following areas:

* Child Abuse, Neglect, and Prevention of Both
* Foster Care - Meeting the Needs of our Young People
* Children with Life Threatening/Serious Illnesses or with Disabilities
* Early and Post Secondary Education
CHARITABLE GIVING PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES

All donation requests must be made online and only those submitted by approved non-profit organizations that fall under Universal Orlando's guidelines will be considered:

* Requests must be received 6-8 weeks prior to the event date to be considered.

* Please provide a description of your organization and your fundraising event (when, where, type, and name of event). Include organization contact information. Provide only the organization or legal address – we will not send donations to home addresses. We do not consider donating auction items for online bidding.

* Donations are considered for charitable, non-profit organizations only. We are unable to consider donations that would benefit an individual or family and/or support events which are raising funds to benefit other organizations (businesses, service / civic groups, or other third parties).

* We do not support incentive programs, reward programs, volunteer appreciation, or staff recognition events.

* Sponsorships or donations for teams, contests, school graduation parties, tournaments, fairs, walk-a-thons, raffles/door prizes, holiday parties, award or recognition events, etc., are examples of requests that will not be considered.

* For out-of-state consideration, please attach copies of confirmation that airfare and/or hotel accommodations have already been donated to your organization. This does not guarantee a donation, but it will provide documentation that passes will be part of an Orlando vacation package. We are unable to donate hotel accommodations or air fare. If your organization does receive a Universal Orlando donation, the package must be advertised as a Central Florida vacation package unless specific to Universal Orlando.

* Requests for donation of passes for Universal Orlando special events, concerts, or any other special event will not be considered (i.e. Halloween Horror Nights, Rock the Universe).

* If the data received online is complete and falls under our guidelines, we will review your request and provide a response in approximately 4-6 weeks. Due to the large amount of requests we receive, we are unable to provide a status of your request. Unfortunately, we cannot process late requests or accept requests via fax. You will receive notification as to your status via email or by letter. Please note that we receive far more requests than we are able to accommodate.

* Requests that are approved will receive tickets 1-2 weeks prior to the event but are not guaranteed beyond that timeframe. Tickets are subject to expiration dates, are non-transferable, and may not be re-sold. Organizations which receive donations are responsible for any tax implications and all gift reporting.

* Please note the above charitable giving procedures are subject to change.



Hope that helps!

[AmyMiles]

Wow you are absolutely amazing! I guess I just didn't know where to look, thanks a bunch! I better get on it!

[AmyMiles]

I went to check it out and need the tax ID number. Hmm...guess my basket can do with out tickets!

[KateC]

Amy, I have a coupon for Dr. Suess books, were you still going to do that? I can send it to you if you would like?

[AmyMiles]

ohh sounds great! I almost bought some today, but thought I would hold off.

[Barbara and KevinWagner]

Any updates on baskets?

[AmyMiles]

Kate I got the coupons you sent me for the books Thank you! We are still doing a Dr. Seuss basket and bought a couple things from Universal while in FL. Corin and I are doing a willow tree angel basket together.

[PennyCampsey]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH i love willow tree !!!

[KateC]

My basket is almost done, just trying to figure out a good way to keep it all in there, thinking maybe floral foam should hold the heavy candle accessories??