Weekly Funding Opportunity: Nordstrom

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Each week, Neighborhood Networks provides potential funding sources to help centers develop and improve programs and services. Featured this week is Nordstrom.

Nordstrom, Inc. is one of the nation's leading fashion specialty retailers, with 159 U.S. stores located in 27 states and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1901, Nordstrom has grown from one downtown Seattle, Washington shoe store into a nationwide fashion specialty chain.

Program Areas: Nordstrom has a long-standing commitment to supporting the communities it serves in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington. This support takes the form of cash contributions, community partnerships, and volunteerism.

Nordstrom's selected areas of focus are:

	Health and human services.
	Community development.
	Education.
	Cultural enhancement.

Targeted Area: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, and West.

Eligibility: To be eligible for contributions, organizations must:

	Have 501(c)(3) nonprofit status under the Internal Revenue Code.
	Benefit the local communities served by Nordstrom.
	Demonstrate sound and responsible financial policies and management.
	Satisfy Nordstrom that the project is not an unnecessary duplication.

Nordstrom does not make contributions for:

	Unrestricted operating funds of organizations already receiving funding from United Way.
	Individuals.
	Projects of a political nature.
	Individual primary or secondary schools.
	Scholarships.
	Religious organizations for sectarian purposes.
	Special-occasion or goodwill advertising.
	Loans or investments.
	Auctions, raffles, or opportunity drawings.
	Team sponsorships or fundraising competitions.
	Production of films, videotapes, recordings, publications, or displays.
	Merchandise promotions.
	Conferences or conventions.

Award Amount: Award amounts vary. Nordstrom prefers its contributions be cash so the charity receives the maximum benefit. For this reason, Nordstrom does not donate merchandise, gift cards, samples, or supplies.

Application Process: If the organization or program meets the eligibility requirements, the organization must submit in writing:

	A concise program description, including purpose and objectives.
	Amount of request.
	Proof of nonprofit status under Internal Revenue Code.
	A list of officers and directors.
	History of organization.

Contributions to a project imply no further commitment unless specifically stated at the time of initial funding.

Deadlines: Most contributions are determined annually by the regional office. Requests must be received by November 1 for the following year. Organizations will be notified in January of the status of their request.

Contact: For more information on Nordstrom's funding, contact:

Anne Nordstrom Gittinger
Director of Corporate Contributions
Nordstrom, Inc.
1617 6th Avenue, Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98101-1742
Phone: (206) 373-4015

For Washington and Alaska
Nordstrom, Inc.
Northwest Contributions
1617 6th Avenue, Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98101-1742
Phone: (206)373-4015

For Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Utah
Nordstrom, Inc.
Southwest Contributions
1617 6th Avenue, Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98101-1742
Phone: (206) 373-2431

For Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia
Nordstrom, Inc.
Eastern Regions Contributions
701 Harger Road
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Phone: (630) 218-7913