Request for Charitable Giving
Thank you for your interest in Richard Florida and the Creative Class Group. We applaud your efforts toward your cause. We receive thousands of donation requests annually and will review all written requests submitted to us via email on behalf of a federally-licensed 501 (c) (3) non-profit charitable organization on the organization’s official letterhead which must include the nature of the donation (i.e. cash sponsorship, discounted speech, donated speech, autographed books, dvds, cds), date of the charitable event, location of event, contact name and phone number, and an explanation of how the donation will be used, along with a letter from the IRS documenting the organization’s non-profit status.
We do not accept solicitations via phone or mail. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Due to a full schedule packed with teaching, research, academic obligations, speaking, writing, media and travel, under no circumstances do we consider requests for free consulting, meetings, or advisory services with Richard Florida.
Unfortunately, due to the enormous number of requests we receive, we cannot respond to each individual request. If you do not hear back from us within four weeks of submitting your request, it is likely that your request did not meet the minimum qualifications.
Donation requests for autographed books, cds, and dvds may be used for charitable fundraising purposes; requests for incentive or reward programs will not be considered.
If you would like to acknowledge our donation in a press release or other promotional materials, we would greatly appreciate it. We will provide you with guidelines for the proper use of our logo and trademarks when we send you confirmation of our donation to your organization.
If your request is granted, we will post your logo and link to your website on our ‘Support’ page of www.creativeclass.com for an unlimited period of time. If a cash donation is made, we require a receipt for tax purposes.
Limitations on Donations
Non-Discrimination Practices: The Creative Class Group will not donate to any organization that, in its by-laws, policies, or practice, discriminates on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Charitable Purposes: Donations may be used only for the exact charitable purpose stated in the organization’s written request for the donation.
Legal Compliance: By accepting a donation, the recipient represents and warrants to the Creative Class Group that its use of such donation will be in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
Patriot Act Compliance: By accepting a donation, the recipient agrees that it will not promote or engage in violence, terrorism, bigotry, or the destruction of any state, nor will it make donations to any entity that engages in these activities.
Please send national donation requests to:
Creative Class Group
reham@creativeclass.com