Native Seeds/SEARCH Community Gift Policy

MISSION: Native Seeds/SEARCH is a non-profit organization working to conserve, distribute and document the adapted and diverse varieties of agricultural seeds, their wild relatives and the role these seeds play in cultures of the American Southwest and northwest Mexico.

VISION: We envision the Greater Southwest as a place where farms and gardens, kitchens and tables, stores and restaurants are brimming with the full diversity of aridlands-adapted heirloom crops; people are keeping the unique seeds and agricultural heritage alive; and the crops, in turn, are nourishing humankind.

We are proud of our community involvement via outreach efforts such as providing in-kind donations, technical assistance and educational speakers.

We are happy to provide a free, one year membership to our organization. This membership would entitle the bearer to a 10% discount on retail items, our informative newsletter, and invitations to events.

COMMUNITY GIFT POLICY

Qualifying Criteria

Donation requests will be considered if your organization meets the following criteria:

• Has a mission which closely aligns with the NS/S mission noted above
• Is a registered charitable or education organization
• Operates within our region of focus
• Has not received a donation within the previous 12 month period

Non-Qualifying Criteria

Donation requests will not be considered if your organization meets any of the following criteria:

• Organizations that are not registered charitable or education organizations
• Third party fundraising organizations
• Individuals or for-profit organizations
• Organized sports teams or leagues
• Fraternal organizations
• Solicitations to advertise

How to Submit a Donation Request

Please submit all donation requests in writing on organizational letterhead, allowing 60 days notification prior to the date of the event. Please specify the date of the event and approximate number of attendees/participants.

Send request to:

Please allow two to four weeks for processing. The person responsible for submitting the request will be notified if approved for an in-kind donation.