The Blennerhassett, a Giovanni Hotel and Spa, Donation Policy and Application Guidelines
At The Blennerhassett, a Giovanni Hotel and Spa, we take pride in contributing to local non-profit fundraisers and community events. We are dedicated to supporting as many organizations as possible. However, as a small company with limited resources, we are unable to fulfill every request due to the high number submitted annually.
Eligibility for Blennerhassett Donations
Organizations Eligible for Donations:
- Donations are considered for groups officially registered as a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization.
- If your event is held at a 501(c)(3) venue, but the receiving organization is not registered, we are unable to process your request.
- Requests from schools, churches, and non-profit civic groups registered as 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organizations will also be considered.
Exclusions for Donations:
The Blennerhassett appreciates every request and understands the varying needs in our community; however, the following are not eligible for donations:
- Fundraisers for individual persons or families, even in cases of severe illness, due to the overwhelming number of personal requests.
- Sponsorships for pageants or pageant participants.
- Contributions to school yearbooks or annual sports fundraisers, including items such as calendars, t-shirts, or footballs.
- Donations or sponsorships for For-Profit Groups or Organizations.
- Sponsorships for golf holes at events.
Donation Details
What The Blennerhassett Provides:
- Approved donations will be in the form of giftware or products from our retail shops.
- Please note that we do not provide cash donations or sponsorship funds for events or functions.
How to Apply for a Donation
To apply for a donation, please follow these steps:
- Submit a Formal Request
- Write a formal request on your official 501(c)(3) letterhead detailing your event and organization.
- Email your request to guestservices@theblennerhassett.com, or drop it off at our location.
- Include All Pertinent Details
- Clearly outline the date and purpose of your event.
- Specify how The Blennerhassett hotel will be promoted during or at the event.
- Adhere to Deadlines
- Submit your request at least five weeks in advance of your non-profit event date to allow adequate processing time.
- Review Process
- Our Community Giving Team will review requests based on their potential to reach and impact as many people as possible.
- Approved recipients will be contacted to arrange the pickup of their gifts. Please note that we are unable to reach out to organizations whose requests are not approved.
The Blennerhassett, a Giovanni Hotel and Spa remains committed to enriching our community and supporting local non-profit initiatives. We thank you for considering us as a part of your event!
For questions or more information, contact us at guestservices@theblennerhassett.com.
