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Pistons Donation Request Policy
Make a Donation Request
Community Relations Policy
The Detroit Pistons will answer all requests, solicitations or suggestions for community programs and events. All requests or proposals must be submitted in writing on the organization’s letterhead at least 6 weeks prior to the event. Requests should be as brief as possible and present the necessary facts about the organization and event for which support is being sought. Requests are limited to one request per organization within a twelve-month period.
Eligibility
The Pistons provide fundraising resources such as prizes, giveaways, raffle and auction items to help raise funds for non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations in the state of Michigan each season.Autographed team memorabilia for fundraising projects
Ticket opportunities for youth organizations Individuals/personal requests
Political organizations, campaigns or candidates seeking public office
Trips and Tours
Seminars
Organizations outside of the state of Michigan
Requests should be addressed to:
Detroit Pistons Donation Request
c/o Community Relations
5 Championship Drive
Auburn Hills, MI 48326-9906
For additional information, please call the Community Relations Hotline at (248) 377-8637.
Processing Your Request
The Pistons Community Relations Department will make every effort to process your request within 1-2 weeks prior to your event. All decisions made by the Pistons Community Relations Department are final.
Following Up
We ask that organizations, which receive a donation from the Pistons, return the follow-up report specifying the amount raised by our donation and the amount raised through the fundraising event. This report should be submitted to the Community Relations Department at the above address within one month of completion of your fundraising event. This information must be received in order to be eligible for a donation the following calendar year.
Make a Donation Request
By clicking on the "Submit" button above, you agree that all materials you submit become available for unrestricted use by NBA.com and waive all rights to them. Submissions will not be returned. Please review the NBA.com's Terms of Use if you have any questions regarding making submissions.
Community Relations Policy
The Detroit Pistons will answer all requests, solicitations or suggestions for community programs and events. All requests or proposals must be submitted in writing on the organization’s letterhead at least 6 weeks prior to the event. Requests should be as brief as possible and present the necessary facts about the organization and event for which support is being sought. Requests are limited to one request per organization within a twelve-month period.
Eligibility
The Pistons provide fundraising resources such as prizes, giveaways, raffle and auction items to help raise funds for non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations in the state of Michigan each season.
Resources include:
Memorabilia
All requests for autographed memorabilia are limited to auction and/or raffle activities designed to raise funds for non-profit, tax-exempt organizations in Michigan that have a 501(c)(3) Internal Revenue Service designation. It is our policy not to donate autographed merchandise or tickets to be used as prizes, volunteer recognition gifts or giveaways. Requests for a non-profit’s operating expenses are not considered.
Tickets
On occasion throughout the season, the Pistons have the opportunity to host youth organizations at games. Organizations must be non-profit with a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) IRS designation and be located in the state of Michigan.
Non-Eligible Candidates:
Requests should be addressed to:
Detroit Pistons Donation Request
c/o Community Relations
5 Championship Drive
Auburn Hills, MI 48326-9906
For additional information, please call the Community Relations Hotline at (248) 377-8637.
Processing Your Request
The Pistons Community Relations Department will make every effort to process your request within 1-2 weeks prior to your event. All decisions made by the Pistons Community Relations Department are final.
Following Up
We ask that organizations, which receive a donation from the Pistons, return the follow-up report specifying the amount raised by our donation and the amount raised through the fundraising event. This report should be submitted to the Community Relations Department at the above address within one month of completion of your fundraising event. This information must be received in order to be eligible for a donation the following calendar year.
Make a Donation Request
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By clicking on the "Submit" button above, you agree that all materials you submit become available for unrestricted use by NBA.com and waive all rights to them. Submissions will not be returned. Please review the NBA.com's Terms of Use if you have any questions regarding making submissions.
