Feb. 6, 2007

Northwestern University's Athletic Department has developed the following procedures to accommodate the high volume of requests it receives each year from charitable and educational organizations. NU is committed to giving back to the Evanston and Chicagoland communities; as a result priority will be given to local organizations.

Policies Governing Donations:
Only requests made by a bonafide charitable or educational organization will be considered. Proof of 501c nonprofit status may be required.

Per NCAA rules it is impermissible for an institution, to provide donations to a high school or any organization that benefits prospective student-athletes through raising money for the high- school's or organization's athletics or other programs. In addition, an institution may not donate to any organization for the purpose of raising funds to provide financial assistance to high-school students to attend the collegiate institutions of their choice.

Donation Request Form (please click the link)
http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/nw/genrel/auto_pdf/0607-donation-request-form.pdf

Requests for Donations:

Due to the limited availability of tickets and memorabilia not all requests will be fulfilled.

We reserve the right to select the item to be donated or the game to which complimentary tickets will be granted.

Any item autographed by a Northwestern University coach may be auctioned by the organization requesting the donation however the outright sale of these items by the organization or the individual obtaining the item in the auction is strictly prohibited.
Tickets may be auctioned by the organization requesting the donation however the outright sale of these tickets by the organization or the individual obtaining the tickets inthe auction is strictly prohibited.

Submitting a Request:
Any charitable or educational organization requesting a donation of tickets or memorabilia must complete the Request for Donation Form and return it to the Department of Athletics and Recreation at least six weeks in advance.

Tickets:
The Department of Athletics and Recreation has allocated a limited number of tickets to non-conference Football and Basketball games to be donated to local charities.

Requests for tickets should be faxed to 847-491-8818 or may be mailed to:
Northwestern University Department of Athletics and Recreation
Marketing Department
1501 Central Street
Evanston, Il 60201

All other requests:
Requests for items autographed by student-athletes will not be honored. Requests for items autographed by a coach will be considered (see donation form for details).
However, fees to cover the cost of the item, as well as, shipping and handling will apply.

Please enclose a check, made payable to Northwestern University, for all memorabilia requests.

These requests should be faxed to 847-491-8869 or may be mailed to:
Northwestern University Department of Athletics and Recreation
Compliance Office
1501 Central Street
Evanston, Il 60201

If you have any questions about Donations please contact:
Maureen Harty, Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance at 847-491-4646.