Donation Requests

Duke Athletics receives several hundred requests for tickets and autographs from organizations each year. We wish it were possible to honor all of them, since most are very worthwhile causes. Please know that all requests are given serious consideration. Due to the high volume of requests we receive, however, the following guidelines must be followed to assure fairness:

Duke Athletics focuses its efforts on assisting organizations that benefit youth activities, disadvantaged youth, children’s medical related causes and educational programs for youth.

We are unable to donate complimentary tickets for all Duke Athletics events. Upon receipt of such requests, Duke Athletics will contact the requesting individual to finalize details of the available ticket option(s). Autographed items are limited to ONE request per organization during the Duke Athletics fiscal year (July 1 through June 30).

Requests related to the following are ineligible to receive donations:

Requests that would benefit students in grades 9-12, preparatory school or junior college are not permitted due to NCAA regulations.
Proceeds or actual item may NOT be provided to a high school, preparatory school or two-year college for any reason. This includes any elementary and middle schools that are financially tied to and/or associated with a high school.
Requests for operating expenses and other monetary donations.
Business award and incentive programs (for profit).

Duke Athletics requires a formal donation request submitted utilizing the form below. The Duke University Athletics Donation Request Form must be completed in its entirety. All donation requests must follow the guidelines below:

Request must be submitted at least four (4) weeks prior to the date for which the donation is needed, no exceptions.
Requests must be made through this online form. Please refrain from emailing, faxing or mailing donation requests.
Due to the high volume of requests we receive, we are unable to provide status reports for submitted donation requests.

Once your request has been approved, you will receive a link via email to select the items that you would like. Options include game tickets and items autographed by Duke head coaches. Please note that there is a charge for all autographed items that covers the cost of the item plus shipping. Specific charges for items will be listed on the link that you receive.

All ticket requests will be distributed digitally by the Duke Athletics Ticket Office. All autograph requests will be mailed. We are not able to allow items to be picked up in person.

Donations are mailed at least two (2) weeks before the item is needed for the event. Considerations for donations include: type of event, non-profit status, projected proceeds raised, past donations and beneficiary (i.e., children’s medical related causes, youth activities, and educational initiatives). Autographed items are limited to ONE request per organization during the Duke Athletics fiscal year (July 1 through June 30). Only ONE item per sport will be accepted during this time

All decisions made by the Duke University Athletics Association are final.

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