Shimmer's WE Care Program
Supporting Our Community 365
Shimmer is dedicated to providing monetary donations to organizations, charities and different causes that impact and makes a difference in our community.
Shimmer has made the sole pledge to sponsor a different organization for every company-sponsored event, by donating 15% of proceeds earned from each event (i.e. ticket sales).
We collaborate with many organizations doing important work in a range of issue areas. Unfortunately, our own funding limitations keep us from awarding Event Donations to all organizations that apply. Organizations are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible. Each month we support a different cause (i.e. During the month of June we will be supporting Youth Development). So if you are an organization that specializes in youth development you'd want to submit your application 90 days in advance of June and vice versa for those organizations that represent other issues.
Please review the following donation criteria before you apply. If you have questions regarding our grant criteria or the content of any of our Event Donations, please call 919-410-7144 or 252-259-0306, and or send e-mail to community_relations@shimmeree.com and place Donation Question in the subject line, and we will be happy to answer your questions.
Basic Eligibility Criteria to be eligible for an Event Donation, an organization must:
Shimmer has made the sole pledge to sponsor a different organization for every company-sponsored event, by donating 15% of proceeds earned from each event (i.e. ticket sales).
We collaborate with many organizations doing important work in a range of issue areas. Unfortunately, our own funding limitations keep us from awarding Event Donations to all organizations that apply. Organizations are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible. Each month we support a different cause (i.e. During the month of June we will be supporting Youth Development). So if you are an organization that specializes in youth development you'd want to submit your application 90 days in advance of June and vice versa for those organizations that represent other issues.
Please review the following donation criteria before you apply. If you have questions regarding our grant criteria or the content of any of our Event Donations, please call 919-410-7144 or 252-259-0306, and or send e-mail to community_relations@shimmeree.com and place Donation Question in the subject line, and we will be happy to answer your questions.
Basic Eligibility Criteria to be eligible for an Event Donation, an organization must:
-Be classified as a 501(c)(3), be under the fiscal sponsorship of a 501(c)(3), be a program of a 501(c)(3) -or- be a public school.
-Work within one of our issue areas.
*Haiti or Disaster Relief- January
*Community Development- February
*Environment- March
*Health- April
*US Troops- May
*Youth Development- June
*Peace- July
*Education & Arts- August
*HIV/ AIDS Prevention- September
*Breast Cancer Awareness- October
*Hunger- November
*Homelessness- December
-Be headquarted in North Carolina or have an extension of your organization located here
-Work within one of our issue areas.
*Haiti or Disaster Relief- January
*Community Development- February
*Environment- March
*Health- April
*US Troops- May
*Youth Development- June
*Peace- July
*Education & Arts- August
*HIV/ AIDS Prevention- September
*Breast Cancer Awareness- October
*Hunger- November
*Homelessness- December
-Be headquarted in North Carolina or have an extension of your organization located here
We do not provide Event Donations to:
-Organizations that lack written policies about discrimination or have a track record of discriminating on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, disability, national origin, political affiliation or religious belief.
Eligibility Criteria
-Applicant Organization must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
-Programs must:
-Serve a public purpose.
-Demonstrate ability to carry out program.
-Demonstrate potential impact on the community.
-Demonstrate community support.
-Demonstrate broad community impact.
-Show evidence of need.
-Ability to realize its mission by demonstrating viability and long-term stability (i.e. broad
based funding and the ability to leverage other sources of revenue).
General Applicant Requirements
1. Programs recommended by the Shimmer’s We Care Program (SWCP) for funding must be dedicated to serving the underrepresented, low-income and/or inner-city area in which they reside.
2. Programs must be located in North Carolina. On occasion, organizations located outside of the specified geographic area might be eligible for funds, but that will be at the discretion of Shimmer E&E.
3. Only 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status organizations are eligible. (Individuals are not eligible).
4. A program that is funded must begin its operation within one year from the date of the award.
5. Applicants must complete in full all forms in the application packet and required documentation.
6. The SWCP may not consider late or incomplete packets.
7. The SWCP may request that an applicant provide additional supporting material or conduct a presentation to assist the review
committee in making a decision.
8. All grantees shall submit an evaluation follow-up regarding the success of the efforts they chose to utilize funding for.
9. Aprograms funded through this program must include the following credit line in all marketing materials: “This program is funded (or funded in part) by the Shimmer We Care Program.” The logo of SWCP will be provided to the organization for this purpose.
10. Funding will not be considered for individuals and/or families. Additionally, tickets, advertising or sponsorship for other fundraising events are not eligible to receive funds. Research grants, conferences, travel, videos, and capital acquisitions are also excluded.
11. If any terms of this process are not met, for any reason, the applicant will be in breach of this agreement and will be responsible for returning any donor funds given. (i.e., program is not completed as stated in application).
Donations are soley dependent upon the amount of money earned from each individual sponsored event, so the funding amount ranges may vary. If the sponsoring company wants to match the funds, that is at their own discretion.
Program Limitations not funded could include, but are not limited to the following:
* Money for prizes, awards or individuals (unless used for a scholarship program serving urban
youth).
* Membership and ticket selling campaigns.
* Travel Expenses.
* Deficit Reduction.
* Expenses incurred prior to the grant agreement starting date.
* Multi-year programs, unless given prior special consideration.
* Research directed primarily to academic purposes.
* Receptions, socials or parties.
* Money for the sole purpose of buying publicity. (The purchase of publicity as a minor expense
within a larger eligible program is permitted.)
* Capital improvements, construction, renovation, structural maintenance of facilities.
* Administrative personnel (including clerical staff, producers, management, and grant writers.)
* Overhead or administrative costs.
* Loans, fines, penalties, costs of litigation or associated interest payments.
* Programs that do not support the goals or mission of the Shimmer’s We Care Program.
-Organizations that lack written policies about discrimination or have a track record of discriminating on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, disability, national origin, political affiliation or religious belief.
Eligibility Criteria
-Applicant Organization must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
-Programs must:
-Serve a public purpose.
-Demonstrate ability to carry out program.
-Demonstrate potential impact on the community.
-Demonstrate community support.
-Demonstrate broad community impact.
-Show evidence of need.
-Ability to realize its mission by demonstrating viability and long-term stability (i.e. broad
based funding and the ability to leverage other sources of revenue).
General Applicant Requirements
1. Programs recommended by the Shimmer’s We Care Program (SWCP) for funding must be dedicated to serving the underrepresented, low-income and/or inner-city area in which they reside.
2. Programs must be located in North Carolina. On occasion, organizations located outside of the specified geographic area might be eligible for funds, but that will be at the discretion of Shimmer E&E.
3. Only 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status organizations are eligible. (Individuals are not eligible).
4. A program that is funded must begin its operation within one year from the date of the award.
5. Applicants must complete in full all forms in the application packet and required documentation.
6. The SWCP may not consider late or incomplete packets.
7. The SWCP may request that an applicant provide additional supporting material or conduct a presentation to assist the review
committee in making a decision.
8. All grantees shall submit an evaluation follow-up regarding the success of the efforts they chose to utilize funding for.
9. Aprograms funded through this program must include the following credit line in all marketing materials: “This program is funded (or funded in part) by the Shimmer We Care Program.” The logo of SWCP will be provided to the organization for this purpose.
10. Funding will not be considered for individuals and/or families. Additionally, tickets, advertising or sponsorship for other fundraising events are not eligible to receive funds. Research grants, conferences, travel, videos, and capital acquisitions are also excluded.
11. If any terms of this process are not met, for any reason, the applicant will be in breach of this agreement and will be responsible for returning any donor funds given. (i.e., program is not completed as stated in application).
Donations are soley dependent upon the amount of money earned from each individual sponsored event, so the funding amount ranges may vary. If the sponsoring company wants to match the funds, that is at their own discretion.
Program Limitations not funded could include, but are not limited to the following:
* Money for prizes, awards or individuals (unless used for a scholarship program serving urban
youth).
* Membership and ticket selling campaigns.
* Travel Expenses.
* Deficit Reduction.
* Expenses incurred prior to the grant agreement starting date.
* Multi-year programs, unless given prior special consideration.
* Research directed primarily to academic purposes.
* Receptions, socials or parties.
* Money for the sole purpose of buying publicity. (The purchase of publicity as a minor expense
within a larger eligible program is permitted.)
* Capital improvements, construction, renovation, structural maintenance of facilities.
* Administrative personnel (including clerical staff, producers, management, and grant writers.)
* Overhead or administrative costs.
* Loans, fines, penalties, costs of litigation or associated interest payments.
* Programs that do not support the goals or mission of the Shimmer’s We Care Program.
Donation Review Process To be considered for a SWCP donation, an application must be submitted according to the guidelines. The Program Donor Committee, will review all applications and documentation that are consistent with the Program’s goals and meet the eligibility criteria and application requirements listed above. The Committee will then select certain applicants and conduct an on-site visit if needed before making the final funding decision.
Application Process Potential applicants must send in a 2-3 page letter request stating their organizational mission and background, a brief outline of the proposed program’s goals along with a copy of the donation application; which can be found on the website. Upon approval of the letter request, The Shimmer’s We Care Program will contact you to inform you if your application has been approved for funding or denied. Please mail a brief letter (2-3 pages), the donor application and a copy of your 501(c)3 tax-exempt status letter to:
Shimmer Events & Entertainment
Attn: Shimmer Cares Program
PO Box 12972
New Bern, NC 28561
Application and Submission Letters: Will be accepted year -round.
Deadline for applications: Remember it is important that you get your application in 90 days prior to the month that represents your
cause to be considered for funding.
Notification of awards: Notifications will be sent to applicants within a week of decision.
Contact Information If you have any questions about the above guidelines or about completing the application, please contact Shunreka Horton at 252-259-0306 or 919-410-7144 or send e-mail to community_relations@shimmeree.com.
Application Process Potential applicants must send in a 2-3 page letter request stating their organizational mission and background, a brief outline of the proposed program’s goals along with a copy of the donation application; which can be found on the website. Upon approval of the letter request, The Shimmer’s We Care Program will contact you to inform you if your application has been approved for funding or denied. Please mail a brief letter (2-3 pages), the donor application and a copy of your 501(c)3 tax-exempt status letter to:
Shimmer Events & Entertainment
Attn: Shimmer Cares Program
PO Box 12972
New Bern, NC 28561
Application and Submission Letters: Will be accepted year -round.
Deadline for applications: Remember it is important that you get your application in 90 days prior to the month that represents your
cause to be considered for funding.
Notification of awards: Notifications will be sent to applicants within a week of decision.
Contact Information If you have any questions about the above guidelines or about completing the application, please contact Shunreka Horton at 252-259-0306 or 919-410-7144 or send e-mail to community_relations@shimmeree.com.
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