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IKEA US Community Relations guidelines


Our Vision The IKEA mission statement is to create a better everyday life for the many. IKEA community relations has 2 main focus areas: children environment Goal of the Program

Children - At IKEA, children are the most important people in the world. We will focus on activities in our local communities that help children achieve their fullest potential by supporting their learning and development. Helping children to learn and develop is an area in which IKEA has experience and can make a difference.

Environment - Low prices, but not at any price


Our community relations should have a positive impact on the local environment. At IKEA, we shall always consider the environmental impact of our business. IKEA stores are measured on their environmental responsibility. How Do We Choose Our Partners In order to maximize the positive impact that the program has on our local communities, IKEA will focus on: Partnerships with organizations whose primary focus is children Programs in each of our local store communities where we can make a real difference Programs where we can take an active role and utilize IKEA products as well as our expertise Local community initiatives where IKEA stores are located Programs that promote diversity, and include as many children as possible IKEA will only support organizations that operate in accordance with our non-discriminatory policy regarding race, religion, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or veteran status, ancestry, disability, medical condition, or any other classification protected by applicable law When evaluating proposals, we will consider the following priorities: Does the program match well with our vision Is the organization registered as not for profit or charity Does the program support many local children and encourage diversity Does the program support the local community or environment Can we use our design know-how and IKEA products Can we involve our energetic IKEA coworkers

With our Community Relations Program, IKEA does not support: Individual requests Programs / organizations outside of our local store communities Political organizations, religious organizations for religious purposes Third party organizations raising funds for a charity Sports teams, leagues, golf tournaments Organizations that are not open to all members of the community Conferences and seminars Foundations, capital campaigns, or endowment fund drives Treatment programs Advocacy or research groups

How to Apply If your organization fits within the guidelines, please follow these steps: 1. Download and fill out the Community Relations Program Application Form located below. 2. Complete all mandatory sections of the form. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 3. Mail the application, along with any supporting documents, to the nearest IKEA store in your community. Applications submitted to more than one location will not be considered. Please see below for store locations and mailing information.
You should receive notification about your request within 60 days. Please take timeframe into consideration when applying for a specific program or event.

Privacy Statement
Information collected from this application is for the specific purpose of determining whether your organization qualifies for IKEA Baltimore Children/Women or Environment support programs, and to identify and contact your organization. This information will not be put into the IKEA database, nor will it be shared or sold. This application will be held with care to prevent unauthorized access to, or use of, your organizations information. For further information on our policy towards maintaining the privacy and security visit www.IKEA.com.

SEE APPLICATION BELOW

IKEA Community Support Program APPLICATION FORM


After reviewing our community support guidelines, please complete the application.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Date of application: ____/___/_____

Legal Name of Organization: Contact Name and Title Full Address Phone Number: Email: Fax: Program/event title: Program/event dates:

Tax ID Number:

Have you received donations from IKEA in the past? (If yes, please give location and amount) Your organizations Mission Statement

Please provide a brief description of your organization (max 1 paragraph)

What are the key objectives of this program? include who, and how many people, will benefit from this program/event.
PROGRAM INFORMATION

Please

Please indicate which of the following commitments from IKEA are needed to make the program successful Product Donation: List items, if applicable Monetary: Amount Services Volunteers: If yes, please describe. How many hours? Design expertise: If yes, please describe. How many hours? Please list other corporations or organizations that are currently involved with this program/event. Also, include any other IKEA locations your organization has applied to for assistance.

Please mail this application form and all pertaining documents to the following address: Wendy Rogers Public Relations Specialist IKEA Woodbridge 2901 Potomac Mills Circle Woodbridge, VA 22192

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