A new Exchange feature for 2008, A Giving Business is a monthly philanthropy summary of companies and organizations featured in Alaska Business Monthly magazine. If ABM features the mining sector in January, in February The Exchange will list the philanthropy programs of the same mining firms. We’ll archive previous listings in a searchable format on our website, so check back with us regularly!
This month, we offer philanthropy information for participating corporate travel firms from Alaska Business Monthly’s March 2008 issue:
Avis Rent A Car
(Alaska Rent A Car, Inc.)
According to their website, Alaska Rent-A-Car contributes annually to strengthen local non-profit charities, arts & humanities organizations, educational institutions as well as business travel & trade associations from Fairbanks to Petersburg. In addition to cash and in kind donations, they also encourage their employees to get involved and volunteer with local organizations of their choice. Visit their website for a list of organizations supported in the past.
4900 Aircraft Drive, Anchorage, AK 99502 • info AT avisalaska.com
(907) 243-4300 ph • (907) 249-8247 fx
http://avisalaska.com/comminvolvement.html
Dollar Rent A Car / Thrifty Car Rental
(Floyd & Sons, Inc.)
Floyd & Sons, Inc. supports youth sports and sponsorships, but anyone is welcome to apply. All requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Company gives to organizations in Alaska. To request donation of services, apply in writing via mail, email or fax.
Craig Floyd
3730 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK 99517 • craig.thrifty AT alaska.net
(907) 276-2855 ph • (907) 279-1326 fx
http://www.dollar.com
http://www.anchorage.thrifty.com
Alyeska Resort
Alyeska Resort supports qualified 501(c)(3) organizations whose initiatives improve the overall quality of life in local communities. Priority is given to requests that benefit Anchorage or Girdwood. Apply in writing at least three months prior to event. Visit their website for complete application guidelines. (From main page, select Hotel & Meetings/About Alyeska/Community Involvement.)
Alyeska Resort Executive Office
PO Box 249, Girdwood, AK 99587
(907) 754-1111 ph • (907) 754-2290 fx
http://alyeskaresort.com/
Anchorage Airport Courtyard by Marriott
Anchorage Airport Courtyard by Marriott contributes employee volunteers and provides general cash support. Anyone may submit a request. Donations are limited to Alaska and requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Submit clearly detailed requests in writing only via mail, email or fax. No phone calls.
Penny Cotton, VP of Marketing and Communications
NANA Management Services
5600 B Street, Anchorage, AK 99518 • penny.cotten AT nmsusa.com
(907) 273-2400 ph • (907) 273-2424 fx
http://www.nanamanagement.com/
Historic Anchorage Hotel
The Historic Anchorage Hotel contributes employee volunteers, donation of services and meeting space. Anyone may submit a request. Donations are limited to Alaska and requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Company gives $8,500 to $10,000 per year, and their annual budget is prepared in April of each year. Apply in writing only by mail, email or fax.
Terri Russi, General Manager
330 E Street, Anchorage, AK 99501 • anchoragehotel AT alaska.com
(907) 272-4553 ph • (907) 277-4483 fx
http://www.historicanchoragehotel.com
Chena Hot Springs Resort
Chena Hot Springs Resort contributes gift certificates for overnight stays, swim passes and/or ice museum tours that can be used for door prizes, raffles, or auction fund raisers. Anyone may submit a request. Donations are limited to Alaska – primarily Fairbanks and surrounding areas – and requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Apply in writing only via mail, email or fax.
Connie Parks-Karl, Owner
PO Box 58740, Fairbanks, AK 99711 • recycle AT polarnet.com
(907) 488-1505 ph • (907) 451-8151 fx
http://www.chenahotsprings.com
Grand Aleutian Hotel
The Grand Aleutian Hotel, located in Dutch Harbor, contributes employee volunteers, general and project-specific cash support, donation of services and equipment, meeting space, and scholarships in Alaskan communities with a company presence.. Grants range from $500 to $5,000. Company prepares annual budget in the fall of each year. Apply in writing only, via mail or email. No phone calls.
Terry Schaff, President/CEO
UniSea, Inc.
PO Box 97019/15400 NE 90th Street, Redmond, WA, 98052 • info AT unisea.com
(425) 881-8181 ph
http://www.unisea.com
Millennium Alaskan Hotel
Company’s areas of interest vary. The Millennium Alaskan Hotel contributes gift certificates and other in-kind donations to nonprofit organizations located in Alaska. Apply in writing.
Bill Remmer, Director of Sales and Marketing
4800 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK 99517 • anchorage AT mhrmail.com
(907) 243-2300 ph • (907) 243-8815 fx
http://www.millenniumhotels.com/anchorage
Pike’s Waterfront Lodge
Pike’s contributes services and meeting space to Alaska 501(c)(3)’s and schools. Company reviews all requests on a case-by-case basis. Apply via email or fax with a complete description of request.
Jay Ramras, Owner
1850 Hoselton, Fairbanks, AK 99709 • info AT pikeslodge.com
(907) 456-5200, ext. 1 ph • (907) 456-4515 fx
http://www.pikeslodge.com
Silverbow Inn, Bakery & Catering
Silverbow Inn donates services, equipment and meeting space. Anyone in Alaska may apply; Silverbow reviews all requests on a case-by-case basis. Contact company for application requirements.
Jill Ramiel, President
120 Second Street, Juneau, AK 99801 • info AT silverbowinn.com
(907) 586-4146 ph • (907) 586-4242 fx
http://www.silverbowinn.com
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines provides cash and in-kind contributions to not-for-profit, civic, educational and business organizations in communities where a significant number of their employees live and work. General contribution categories are education, social/cultural, healthcare, arts/humanities, civic, the environment and community activities. Funding is available through their corporate contributions program, community advisory boards (State of Alaska only) and foundation. Visit the Alaska Airlines website for complete details and application guidelines. (From main page, select More/Company Info/Community Contributions)
Susan Bramstedt, Director, Public Affairs – Alaska
(Susan is also Executive Director of the Alaska Airlines Foundation)
4750 Old International Airport Road, Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 266-7230 ph
http://www.alaskaair.com/as/www2/company/Community-Contributions.asp#alaska
Era Aviation Inc.
Era contributes employee volunteers, general and project-specific cash support, donation of services/technical expertise and equipment. Anyone in Alaska – particularly Anchorage, Bethel, Cordova, Fairbanks, Homer, Kenai, Kodiak or Valdez – may apply. Era supports community events and sponsorships, in particular. Company reviews all requests on a case-by-case basis. Era prepares its annual budget in November/December, and annually gives $250,000 (partially trade). Apply in writing via mail, email or fax. Phone calls are okay.
Mike Le Norman, VP of Sales, Marketing & Schedule Planning
6061 Carl Brady Drive, Anchorage, AK 99502 • sales AT flyera.com
(907) 266-8385 ph • (907) 266-8383 fx
http://www.flyera.com
Frontier Alaska
(Frontier Flying Service and Hageland Aviation Services now operating as Frontier Alaska)
Frontier supports the communities where they operate, contributing discount vouchers and passenger tickets. Submit requests at least 30 days prior to event – company evaluates donation requests every two weeks. Visit their website for a donation application and further guidelines. (Link is at bottom of main page.)
Attn: Donations
5245 Airport Industrial Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99709 • info AT frontierflying.com
(907) 450-7250 ph • (907) 474-2871 fx
http://www.frontierflying.com
USTravel / Explore Tours
USTravel contributes employee volunteers, general and project-specific cash support, and travel gift cards to nonprofit 501(c)(3)’s and schools in Alaskan communities with a company presence. Their focus is on youth and education-related programs, as well as programs important to their customers. USTravel typically does not support individuals, political organizations, religious groups, or potentially controversial causes. Grants range from $100 to $1,000. Apply in writing only, via mail or email. Provide nature of request, cause benefited, exposure received in exchange for contribution, tax-exempt status information, and sponsor of request (employee or customer).
Lilly Shelden, Director of Marketing, Alaska
999 East Tudor Road, Suite 200, Anchorage, AK 99503 • info AT ustravel.us
(907) 561-2434 ph
http://www.ustravel.us
http://www.exploretours.com
Viking Travel Inc.
Viking Travel contributes employee volunteers, project-specific cash support, and donation of services and meeting space to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and schools in communities with a company presence. Areas of interest include Petersburg, youth-associated and fire/EMT programs. Viking generally does not accept unsolicited donations. Company prepares its annual budget in October, and gives $2,000 per year. Grants range from $50 to $500. Apply in writing only. No phone calls.
David Berg, President
PO Box 787 / 101 N. Nordic Drive, Petersburg, AK 99833 • david AT alaskaferry.com
(907) 772-3818 ph • (907) 772-3940 fx
http://www.alaskaferry.com
Note: AFE will update this list as new information is received from Alaska companies. Check our site (www.funding-exchange.org) regularly for updated information.