Donation Requests

The Minnesota Wild receives several hundred requests for memorabilia, player appearances, and speaking engagements from organizations each month. 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, the following guidelines must be followed to assure fairness.

Request Eligibility

Requests for merchandise and autographed items are limited to non-profit organizations located in the state of Minnesota. Exceptions are made on a limited basis.

The Minnesota Wild focuses its efforts on assisting organizations that benefit youth hockey, disadvantaged youth, children’s medical related causes, and educational programs for youth.

Due to ticket demand, complimentary tickets are not given as a donation.

Requests related to the following are ineligible to receive donations:

• Requests for operating expenses and other monetary donations
• Individuals or individual pursuits, fraternal, veteran, labor or political groups
• Third party requests or organizational campaigns (i.e. United Way, American Cancer Society, Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund, Courage Center, etc.) as we support these organizations on a corporate level
• Business award and incentive programs (for profit)

Memorabilia is limited to one request per organization during the Minnesota Wild fiscal year (7/1-6/30).

Application Process

We require a formal donation request letter submitted in writing on organization letterhead. Include the nature of the event, 501(c)3 status, the date of the event, how the item will be used (i.e. silent auction, live auction, raffle, etc.), and include organization contact information, event coordinator contact information, and a mailing address for the donation (no P.O. Boxes please).

All donation requests:

• Must be submitted at least six weeks prior to the date for which the donation is needed, no exceptions.
• Donation requests must be received by fax or mail, please refrain from both faxing and mailing your request.
• Due to the high volume of requests we receive, we ask that you please do not call to check on the status of a previously requested donation.
• Email requests will not be considered.

All requests should be submitted to:

Minnesota Wild
Attn: Donation Requests
317 Washington Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Fax: 651-222-1055

Processing Your Request

Donations are mailed at least 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, beneficiary (i.e. children’s medical related causes, youth hockey in the state of Minnesota, and educational initiatives).

All decisions made by the Minnesota Wild Community Relations Department are final.

Donation Request FAQ's

Q: My charity organized an event at the last minute and we need a rush on a donation/auction item.  Can you send us something quickly?

A: Unfortunately, due to the number of requests we receive, we need a six-week time frame to fulfill requests.  We appreciate your understanding and hope you will consider involving the Wild in your future fundraising activities.

Q: How long will it take to get a response to my donation request?

A: Donation requests will typically be sent out two weeks prior to the date the donation is needed.

Q: Can I deliver merchandise to the Wild offices and have them autographed by the players?

A: No, unfortunately we are unable to have merchandise that is forwarded to us autographed. Due to the high volume of requests that we receive, we are unable to fulfill this type of request.

Q: Will a player write back if I send fan mail to their attention?

A: Minnesota Wild players receive hundreds of letters from fans each year. Each player is responsible for opening and replying to letters from their fans. The Minnesota Wild cannot guarantee that all letters will be responded to.  Additionally, Minnesota Wild organization and players are not responsible for returning any items sent.

Players can receive fan mail by sending letters to:

Minnesota Wild
Attn: (Player’s Name)
317 Washington Street
St. Paul, MN 55102

Q: Are Minnesota Wild hockey practices open to the public?

A: No.