Donation Request/Promotional Appearances
The University of Memphis Athletic Department, coaches, student-athletes and staff are honored to meet the requests of Tiger fans. We support thousands of worldwide charitable causes and events each year. We make every effort to accommodate as many requests as possible. However, due to the number of requests we receive on a monthly basis, we are unable to accommodate requests that do not fit within our guidelines. The following is a guide to department policy regarding requests.
Charitable Item Guidelines
The Athletic Department will not support:
- Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender or national origin.
- Individuals (Donations are only provided to non-profit organizations not individuals).
- Organizations or programs designed to influence legislation or elect candidates to public office.
- Organizations outside of the U.S.
- Organizations not registered as a charity or 'not-for-profit' entity.
- Organizations that do not adhere to NCAA rules and regulations.
Requests for Special Appearances
Appearances by student-athletes are regulated by the U of M Athletics Compliance staff in accordance to NCAA regulations. Appearances by coaching staff members are regulated by the Compliance staff in coordination with the Director of Athletics. In addition, coaching staff members are precluded from appearing in commercials and promotional activities unless approved by the Director of Athletics and the multimedia rights partner, Tiger Sports Properties. Please see the Athletic Compliance Office in 205 Athletic Office Building or call 901-678-2088.
Donation Requests
To ensure compliance of the NCAA rules and regulations, all donation requests must be approved prior to being provided to the requestor on this form. Any request received less than 4 weeks before the "Date Requested" will not be guaranteed to be processed. This form, when submitted by the organization making the request and approved by the Athletics Department, allows for athletic staff members to autograph memorabilia for institutional, charitable or educational agencies (events & programs). In addition, when permissible, allows for the Athletics Department to provide tickets for use to UM athletic events. Furthermore, the Athletics department does NOT guarantee signed items will be completed in time of the "Date Requested" due to various outside factors that may occur.