Corporate Giving
At Hagerty, we believe in the human drive to connect. We are committed to investing in philanthropy efforts that align with our business values and empower our people to make an impact while spurring prosperity, growth, and environmental stewardship in the communities where we work, live, and operate.
Partner with us
We fuel our communities through corporate giving. Since 2010, we granted $5.5 million in local community support and donated to 500+ non-profit organizations.
How to apply
See if your project aligns with Hagerty’s corporate giving criteria by reviewing initiatives we support and general requirements. Fill out an application and we’ll get back to you according to our application timeline. If you have questions, please email impact@hagerty.com
Initiatives we support
We support projects and programs that serve more than 100 people that are 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.
01.
Innovation + small businesses
We invest in the development and resiliency of small businesses and innovation.
02.
Local economic development
We support business attraction and retention efforts in the regions near our offices.
03.
Stewardship of environment
We support organizations that demonstrate environmental stewardship in the community.
04.
Resilience & crisis relief
We support the community through natural disaster relief and crisis relief efforts.
05.
Sustainable businesses
We support small businesses that demonstrate environmental stewardship and innovation.
06.
Regional parks & recreation
We invest in organizations that provide public access for community benefit near our offices.
General requirements
Project or program overview
Description of your project or program and how it aligns with our Planet or Prosperity initiatives.
Statement of needDescription of the specific purpose for which the donation is to be used, the solution provided by the organization, and how it will enhance the community.
Population servedDescription of the population served, and how the organization demonstrates commitment to equality and inclusion.
Impact reportPlan to share an impact report upon completion of your project or program.
Budget and project timelineProvide project and organizational budgets as well as a project timeline. Please reference any committed resources and/or partners on this project.
Applications due
Q1
Due February 28. Decision notification March 31.
Q2
Due May 31. Decision notification June 30.
Q3
Due August 31. Decision notification September 30.
Q4
Due November 30. Decision notification December 30.
Frequently asked
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
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.
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
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.
No, Hagerty does not provide retroactive funding. Requests for support must be submitted to Hagerty at least 30 days in advance of the activity.
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.
You may email us at impact@hagerty.com.