Fundraising Partners
Thank you. We are grateful for the overwhelming response from activists from across the United States—and a few oversees—who are organizing fundraising activities to help the victims of the Gulf Coast oil spill. Below you will find a partial list of our fundraising partners who are conducting events from bake sales to dine-arounds to Cajun festivals. One hundred percent of the proceeds from these fundraising efforts will be granted to assist the victims of the Gulf Coast oil spill. Our sincerest appreciation.
Hosting your own fundraiser?
No prior approval or permission from the Greater New Orleans Foundation is required to host a fundaiser.
Eight Things to Know Before You Host Your Fundraiser to Benefit the Gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund
- 100 percent of all donations to the Gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund will be granted to organizations working tirelessly in the effected areas. Our focus is to help fishermen and their families in the following parishes: Plaquemines, St. Bernard, lower Jefferson, Terrebonne, and Lafourche.
- Here’s a flyer you are welcome to use.
- The Greater New Orleans Foundations, administer of the Gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund, is a 501 (c) 3 organization. Our tax number is 72-0408921. We have the highest rankings possible on Charity Navigator and we’re accredited by the Council on Foundation.
- Proceeds can be sent by check to: Greater New Orleans Foundation/Gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund at 1055 St. Charles Ave, Ste 100, New Orleans, LA 70130. You will receive a gift acknowledgment letter for tax purposes.
- Want to create a presence on your website linking to the Gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund? Click here for a sample feature box directing your partners directly to our site.
- Let us know what you’re doing! Email Juliana@gnof.org with the details and we’ll publicize your efforts through our social networks.
- Looking for language for a press release? Contact Martha@gnof.org.
- Please know that we are extremely grateful for your partnership. You are making a difference.
Click here if you need a GNOF logo for your fund raiser.
Events & Fundraising Partners
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The Gulf Cafe is a virtual restaurant featuring the finest pretend seafood the Gulf of Mexico has to offer! 100% of your purchase supports the Gulf Oil Spill Fund, so come on in and grab a “bite!” |
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Winston Churchill High School Key Club – presents the Capital Area Gulf Coast Relief Run, a 5k run/walk to directly benefit the Gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund. |
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Save Our Seafood – A portion of Save Our Seafood t-shirts, hats and aprons will benefit the Gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund. |
Get Out for The GULF – Participating venues will collect one dollar more than their regular admission fee/cover charge from every patron that attends their venue. |
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Tie Dye Nation – Donating $10 for every t-shirt sold to the Gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund. |
Earth Protect – Donation site promoting the Gulf Oil Spill Fund. |
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“Giving for the Gulf” at Savannah’s in Albany. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund. |
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Wisteria Catalogue is donating 15% of proceeds from items sold from their coastal themed collection sold between July 8th and 14th |
Creative Apparel Concepts.com 10% of proceeds from “Save the Gulf” t-shirt sales. |
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www.StrungOutOnOil.com |
Store Terra Nova Body.com |
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Blue Blood Living.com |
Thrifty Peanut |
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mymoneymouse.com – Join MyMoneyMouse.com as a Free Member and they will match your first cash rebate and donate that amount to our foundation. |
Lemons to Aid is encouraging children across the country to help raise money and awareness for the Gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund. |
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Nola Bites – Special Gulf Coast Oil Spill photo. |
Serenity Home and Gifts – A portion of the proceeds from their SOS necklace will go to the Oil Spill Fund. |
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Josh Gagnier – Partial proceeds from his book of poetry “Inner Demons Outer Angels”. |
Nola Couture – $5.00 from the sale of each oyster or shrimp tie sold. |
 Truckin’ Good Food -All proceeds from clothing purchases made in June will go to the Oil Spill Fund.
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Galen Labs – $5.00 from each tub of skin cream sold in June. |
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The Bull and Bush Brewery in Denver, Colorado is holding a fundraiser. They will be accepting cash donations as well as donating 100% of sales from their Black Coast IPA brew. |
Wadoo Furniture plans to donate 10% of all revenue sold during the Fort Collins, Colorado Jazz Fest. |
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The Esplanade Mall in Kenner is hosting an event with local bands and eateries participating. Ticket sales will benefit the gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund. |
Eileen Bennett – S.O.S. (Save our Shoreline) Necklaces |
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Terranova Body Store in Berkeley, California will be donating $10 from each special edition set of their Oceana Cellular Renewal Lotion and Detox Pumice Buff sold, as well as 10% of all online sales. |
Accu-Strap LLC, which sells manual liquid gauging systems our of Parma, Idaho, will donate 3% of sales. |
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http://www.yourholisticjourney.com/ – Donating 5% of sales made. |
Farolito’s Journey 50% of sales from the “Farolito’s Journey” game. |
| “Bringing the Gulf Oil Spill to the Midwest” – Half of collected donations will benefit the Gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund. | Port Royal Jewelers, Inc., and William B. Designs – Donating proceeds from their Sea Life Collection |
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EPOCH – Half of the proceeds from event will benefit the Gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund while the other half will benefit the Audubon Society. |
