Donation Requests

The University of Notre Dame receives several hundred requests for memorabilia from organizations each year. Please know that all requests are given serious consideration, however, due to the high volume of requests we receive, the following guidelines must be followed to assure fairness.

Request Eligibility
Requests for merchandise and autographed items are limited to non-profit organizations located in the states of Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio. Exceptions are made on a limited basis. The University of Notre Dame focuses its efforts on assisting organizations that benefit youth activities, disadvantaged youth, children's medical related causes, and educational programs for youth. Due to ticket demand, complimentary tickets for Football can not be provided as a donation. Requests related to the following are ineligible to receive donations:

• Due to NCAA regulations, we are unable to fulfill requests that would benefit students in grades 9-12. This includes all high school auctions and events
• Requests for operating expenses and other monetary donations
• Individuals or individual pursuits, fraternal, veteran, labor or political groups
• Business award and incentive programs (for profit)
• Memorabilia is limited to one request per organization during the University of Notre Dame fiscal year (7/1-6/30).

Application Process
We require a formal donation request letter submitted in writing on organization letterhead. Include the nature of the event, the date of the event, how the item will be used (i.e. silent auction, live auction, raffle, etc.), and include organization contact information, event coordinator contact information, and a mailing address for the donation (no P.O. Boxes please).

• All donation requests must include the form
• Must be submitted at least six weeks prior to the date for which the donation is needed, no exceptions.
• Donation requests must be received by fax or mail, please refrain from both faxing and mailing your request.
• If requesting an autographed piece of equipment, upon approval of request, requester must provide item (baseball, hockey stick, etc).
• If request is approved, the organization will be responsible for return postage charges associated with shipping pieces of equipment.
• Due to the high volume of requests we receive, we ask that you please do not call to check on the status of a previously requested donation.
• Email requests will not be considered.
• All requests should be submitted to:

Sport Specific Requests
Requests specifically for the sports listed below should be sent directly to the respective sport's offices.

Football Address: Notre Dame Football Donation Requests University of Notre Dame C113 Joyce Center Notre Dame, IN 46556 Men's Basketball Address: Notre Dame Men's Basketball Donation Requests University of Notre Dame C113 Joyce Center Notre Dame, IN 46556 Women's Basketball Address: Notre Dame Women's Basketball Donation Requests University of Notre Dame C113 Joyce Center Notre Dame, IN 46556

Hockey Address: Notre Dame Hockey Donation Requests University of Notre Dame C113 Joyce Center Notre Dame, IN 46556 Varsity Sports: (Men's Lacrosse, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Track & Field, and Cheerleading) Varsity Sports Donation Requests University of Notre Dame 100 Joyce Center Notre Dame, IN 46556 Varsity Sports: (Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Women's Lacrosse, and Rowing) Varsity Sports Donation Requests University of Notre Dame 200 Joyce Center Notre Dame, IN 46556

Processing Your Request
Donations are mailed at least 2 weeks before the item is needed for the event. Considerations for donations include: type of event, non-profit status, projected proceeds raised, past donations, beneficiary (i.e. children's medical related causes, youth activities, and educational initiatives). All decisions made by the University of Notre Dame are final.

Donation Request FAQ's
Q: My charity organized an event at the last minute and we need a rush on a donation/auction item. Can you send us something quickly?
A: Unfortunately, due to the number of requests we receive, we need a six-week time frame to fulfill requests. We appreciate your understanding and hope you will consider involving the Irish in your future fundraising activities.

Q: How long will it take to get a response to my donation request?
A: Donation requests will typically be sent out two weeks prior to the date the donation is needed.