Corporate giving

Initiatives we support

General requirements

Key dates

Frequently asked questions

• What are Hagerty’s Corporate Giving eligibility requirements?

  In order to comply with Hagerty’s Impact Strategy, we do not utilize our Corporate Giving Program for the following purposes:

  • Private pursuits
  • Religious causes
  • Political parties, associations and representatives of advocacy groups
  • Conferences, seminars, workshops or publications of their proceedings
  • Endowments
  • Athletics
  • Film/video production
  • Travel
  • Organizations that discriminate by race, creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion or national origin

• What are Hagerty’s Corporate Giving criteria?

  Hagerty evaluates funding requests based upon the following criteria:

  • Aligns well with Prosperity or Planet initiatives
  • Clear, measurable and realistic goals
  • Provides a significant solution
  • Strong evidence that project will enhance the community
  • Serves more than 100 people
  • Demonstrates commitment to equality and inclusion
  • Located within 100 miles or 160 kilometers of Hagerty offices: Traverse City, MI; Ann Arbor, MI; Dublin, OH; Golden, CO; Richmond Hill, Canada; Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.
  • Provides evaluation and reporting of project outcomes
  • Provides project and organizational budgets and project timeline.

• How do I apply for a donation?

  Submit requests through the application form on Hagerty’s website, following the criteria above and including:

  • How your project or program aligns with a Prosperity or Planet initiative
  • Description of the specific purpose of the donation, the solution provided by the organization and how it will enhance the community
  • Description of the population served and demonstrated commitment to
  • Format of reporting and post-event- documentation (project report, photographs, video) within 4 weeks after the project closes
  • Project budget and other committed resources and partners
  • Whether the organization has received funding from Hagerty before equality and inclusion
  • Project outcome, method of measurement, and proof of impact
  • Project timeline
  • Contact information

• What are the application deadlines?

  Applications are accepted and reviewed individually on a quarterly basis. Decision notifications are sent via e-mail based upon the following timeline:

  Quarter	Application due	Decision Notification
  Q1	Feb 28	Mar 31
  Q2	May 31	June 30
  Q3	Aug 31	Sep 30
  Q4	Nov 30	Dec 30

• What if my budget items do not fit in the listed categories of Planet or Prosperity?

  You are not eligible for a donation.

• If I received previous funding will that influence or guarantee future requests for support?

  No. Each individual application submitted to Hagerty will be evaluated on its own merit. Please do not consider any application approved until you receive an email confirmation from Hagerty.

• Can I request a donation for an activity that occurred in the past?

  No, Hagerty does not provide retroactive funding. Requests for support must be submitted to Hagerty at least 30 days in advance of the activity.

• Can I use the Hagerty logo if I receive a donation?

  The Hagerty logo can only be used if a donation has been approved and the Letter of Agreement has been signed. Please reference the Letter of Agreement for logo guidelines.

• Who can I contact for questions?

  You may email us at impact@hagerty.com.