March 2008
A Giving Business - Philanthropy in Alaska's Technology Sector
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!
Below you’ll find philanthropy information for participating technology companies from ABM’s December 2007 IT Directory. As an additional resource, we suggest you read the complementary article Ten Tips for Securing Corporate Funding, available on our website.
In 2008, ACS’s giving will focus on organizations promoting education and economic development in Alaska. Apply at least two months prior to date funds are needed. Visit company website for further details.
Jeaneen Gill, Manager of Corporate Communications
600 Telephone Ave, MS29, Anchorage, 99503 • jeaneen.gill@acsalaska.com •
(907) 297-3137 ph • (907) 297-5135 fx
http://www.acsalaska.com/Cultures/en-US/Corporate+Information/ACS+in+the+Community/
Alaska Computer Brokers
Alaska Computer Brokers is expanding their Anchorage training center and offers event/meeting space to nonprofits as available. Small cash donations may also be available. ACB’s areas of interest vary and company will review proposals on a case-by-case basis. To apply, e-mail your request describing the proposed project or event.
Rikki Evans, Marketing Director
551 W. Dimond Blvd., Anchorage, 99515 • revans@akcb.com •
(907) 267-4228 ph • (907) 267-4243 fx
http://www.akcb.com/
Apex Logic
Apex Logic currently supports the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Alaska Air Show Association and A.B.A.T.E. of Alaska. Company gives $10,000 annually. Apex is not accepting unsolicited requests at this time.
Karl LeRay, Owner/eServices Manager
1343 G Street, Suite 2, Anchorage, 99501 • cs@apexalaska.com •
(907) 274-6696 ph • (907) 274-0114 fx
http://www.apexalaska.com/
ASTAC (Arctic Slope Telephone Association Cooperative)
ASTAC supports community needs throughout its service areas. Company provides sponsorships and donations to organizations and activities that encourage youth participation, community spirit, cooperation and education – specifically those that preserve and promote the Inupiat culture. College scholarships are also available. Visit their website for further details and applications (links at bottom of main page).
David Fauske, General Manager/CEO
4300 B Street, Suite 501, Anchorage, 99503 • info@astac.net •
(907) 563-3989 ph • (800) 478-6409 toll-free • (907) 563-1932 fx
http://www.astac.net/
AT&T
With AT&T’s recent purchase of Dobson Communications – which was operating in Alaska as Cellular One; now as AT&T Wireless – AT&T Alascom and AT&T Wireless are working to pool their philanthropy resources (see sidebar). Nonprofits can apply directly to AT&T Alascom for grants ranging from $100 to $5,000. A second resource is the AT&T Foundation, which is focusing on education for 2008. Grants through the Foundation range from $1,000 to $25,000. Note that AT&T Alascom works closely with AT&T Foundation and likes to give them notice of proposals heading their way. Visit both websites for further details and application process.
Cathy Opinsky, Corporate Communications
505 E. Bluff Drive, Anchorage, 99501 • co1786@att.com •
(907) 264-7274 ph • (800) 478-9000 ext. 7274 toll-free • (907) 777-2564 fx
AT&T -- http://www.att.com/gen/landing-pages?pid=3308
AT&T Alascom -- http://www.attalascom.com/about/community.html
AT&T Foundation -- http://www.att.com/foundation
Cellular & Computer Concepts / RadioShack
Philanthropic decisions are made on a case-by-case basis. Contact the Eagle River store regarding support for your project. (RadioShack’s separate, corporate community grant program is available only to company-owned store locations, not to Alaska’s franchises.)
Myrna Brooks, Owner
12110 Business Blvd., Suite 28, Eagle River, 99577 • cellcomp@mtaonline.net •
(907) 694-0880 ph • (907) 694-0881 fx
RadioShack -- http://www.radioshackcorporation.com/cc/index.html
Compu-Doc
Company provides free web space to evangelical churches, and discounted web space to nonprofits (site maintenance not included). Please contact for further information. (Follow email inquiry with a phone call, as spam settings are stringent.)
Mark Chryson, Owner
Wasilla • mark@web-ak.com • (907) 376-8285 ph
http://www.web-ak.com/
Copper Valley Wireless
Company donates communication services and equipment for local events in Glennallen, Valdez and Cordova area. Wireless handsets are available for community events or in an emergency for all service areas. Copper Valley Wireless is not accepting unsolicited requests at this time.
Joanne Winney, Marketing Manager
PO Box 3329, Valdez, 99686 • (907) 835-8000 ph • (907) 835-8002 fx
http://www.coppervalleywireless.com/
GCI
GCI offers grants up to $500 to qualifying nonprofit organizations. Awards are given for proposals that encourage individual growth and positive decision-making. Of special interest to GCI is opportunities afforded Alaska's youth. Emphasis is given to programs in which GCI employees have chosen to invest their time and energies. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to education (including K-12 and higher), arts and culture, civic affairs and social services. Visit their website for further details.
Pebbles Harris, GCI Corporate Contributions Program
2550 Denali Street, Suite 1000, Anchorage, 99503 • pathanasiou@gci.com •
(907) 868-5553 ph • (907) 265-5676 fx
http://www.gci.com/about/corpgive.htm
Kappler Computer Services Inc.
Kappler Computer Services accepts computers for donation, and distributes usable technology to Juneau nonprofits.
Jeremy Shakespeare, Sales Representative
5366 Commercial Blvd., Juneau, 99801 • jeremy@kapplercomputers.com •
(907) 780-3600 ph • (907) 780-3608 fx
http://www.kapplercomputers.com/
MTA (Matanuska Telephone Association Inc.)
MTA provides sponsorships and donations to qualifying nonprofit organizations which encourage youth participation, community spirit, cooperation and education. Visit company’s website for further details and application instructions.
Kristy Bernier, MTA Public Relations
1740 S. Chugach Street, Palmer, 99645 • kbernier@mta-telco.com •
(907) 761-2443 ph • (907) 761-2481 fx
http://www.mtasolutions.com/community/community.html#sdg
Nushagak Internet
Philanthropic decisions are made on a case-by-case basis to organizations within company’s service area. Nushagak Cooperative will consider support through volunteer time, equipment and cash donations. Contact Customer Service Manager with a letter of interest or proposal. Company gives $15,000 annually.
Nancy Favors, Customer Service Manager
PO Box 350, Dillingham, 99576 • nfavors@nushagak.coop •
(907) 842-5251 ph • (907) 842-2799 fx
http://www.nushtel.com/
TelAlaska
TelAlaska supports their service areas with grants averaging up to $500. They’re interested in requests that support community service activities (particularly those in which TelAlaska employees volunteer), education, health, arts and humanities, youth sports and activities (remote rural areas only), and senior citizen programs. Requests need not be limited to these, however. Company also has a special event tent available for use during the summer in Seward, Alaska. Visit company website for further details. No phone calls - questions and requests must be directed to Contributions Committee in writing.
ATTN: Contributions Committee
201 E. 56th Avenue, Anchorage, 99518 • (907) 563-2119 ph • (907) 565-5539 fx
http://www.telalaska.com/about/c_involvement.html
The IT Girl
Company’s particular areas of interest include education, community, and youth, but all others considered as well. The IT Girl will consider requests from organizations nationwide. Types of support include general support, product/service donations and employee volunteer time. Annual giving ranges from $1,000 to $2,500. No phone calls – mail, fax or email requests.
Sara Frier, Owner
PO Box 57154, North Pole, 99705 • frier@acsalaska.net •
(907) 347-2962 ph • (646) 514-8368 fx
http://www.itgirlfairbanks.com/
Note: AFE will update this list as new information is received from Alaska corporations. Check our site (www.funding-exchange.org) regularly for updated information.
