FedEx Charitable Giving

Please be advised that FedEx accepts applications and proposals via its website only. To apply, please visit the website at http://giving.fedex.com, scroll down the page and click on the purple block of text that reads, "FedEx Charitable Contribution Guidelines". After this window opens, click under the block of text that reads, “Contribution Application”.

A new window will open and you will be required to enter your organization’s nonprofit tax identification number to begin the automated application process. All decisions are made within 4 to 6 weeks and you will be notified in writing. Due to the large volume of requests received, they are unable to review any proposals not submitted through our online application process.

The next step is yours. FedEx is a possible source of support for your organization. They look forward to reviewing your proposal when it is submitted online. If you have any questions or concerns with your online application, please contact Sarah Farrell at sarah.farrell2@fedex.com .

Callie Herd is Profiled in FedEx's Diversity Appeal

We are proud to see that one of our guest bloggers, Callie Herd (shown in the photo with BETF executive director Wayne Hicks), is featured in FedEx's Diversity Appeal for her passion as a volunteer.

Callie is a BDPA Memphis chapter member and her blog is focused like a laser on Planning and Preparing for College Scholarships, and Internships.

FedEx Social Responsibility

We like to share funding sources for our blog readers whenever possible. FedEx is a large employer with an active community outreach program. The mission of the FedEx Social Responsibility department is to actively support the communities they serve and to strengthen their global reputation through strategic investment of people, resources and network.

Corporate resources include financial contributions, in-kind shipping services and coordination of volunteer services by FedEx employees. Education is vital to the future of communities served by FedEx. FedEx supports organizations that enhance education in the following areas: technology, global economics and trade, cultural diversity and innovative programs that enhance learning.

Requests are accepted year-round and generally are reviewed within three weeks of receipt. FedEx prefers to contribute to specific program needs rather than special events or capital campaigns. They do not accept requests made via telephone or email.

FedEx is especially interested in supporting nonprofit organizations that request: 5% or less of a total project budget; contingency grants; or seed monies with the thought that other sources will contribute matching amounts.

Organizations must show evidence of competent management, low administrative/fundraising expense ratios, and a nondiscriminatory program benefiting broad segments of the community. FedEx heavily weighs employee involvement in groups that seek financial support.

Voice of the Next Generation Student Essay Contest

FedEx is interested in learning how Generation Y (Gen Y) views Access. To find out where Access will take us next, FedEx and Net Impact have launched an exciting new essay contest.

They challenge Gen Y undergraduate and graduate-level students to voice their ideas on where Access will take the world next and how it will impact business, technology, medicine, the environment, the economy and so forth in a 1000 - 1,500 word essay.

Grant Proposal: FedEx Social Responsibility

BDPA New York and BDPA Foundation submitted a joint grant proposal to FedEx Social Responsibility earlier this week. We requested $13,570 funding in support of the 2009 SITES program taking place in greater New York area.

The mission of the FedEx Social Responsibility department is to actively support the communities they serve and to strengthen their global reputation through strategic investment of FedEx people, resources and network.

Corporate resources include financial contributions, in-kind shipping services and coordination of volunteer services by FedEx employees.

Requests are accepted year-round and generally are reviewed within three weeks of receipt. FedEx prefers to contribute to specific program needs rather than special events or capital campaigns.

FedEx is especially interested in supporting nonprofit organizations that request: 5% or less of a total project budget; contingency grants; or seed monies with the thought that other sources will contribute matching amounts. Organizations must show evidence of competent management, low administrative/fundraising expense ratios, and a nondiscriminatory program benefiting broad segments of the community.

Stay tuned to the BDPA Foundation blog for future updates on this grant proposal.