In-Kind Support

The Cleveland Browns are pleased to have the opportunity to become part of your upcoming event/program and we appreciate your continued interest and support. The following information will explain our procedures and guidelines regarding donations, player appearances and sponsorships. These procedures and guidelines are designed to assist you with your requests, specifically as it relates to the Browns potential involvement with your 501(c)3 organization. Once your request has been processed, you will receive a response by mail.

Donation Request

All donation requests must be submitted in writing at least four (4) weeks in advance of your event. Written requests must be submitted on your organization’s official letterhead and include:

a) Organization’s Name, Full Address and Telephone Number
b) Type of Event/Program
c) Contact Person's Name, Full Address and Telephone Number
d) Date, Time and Length of Event
e) Event Location

Please Mail Written Request To:
Cleveland Browns
Community Relations Department
76 Lou Groza Boulevard
Berea, Ohio 44017

You Can Also Fax Your Request To:
Cleveland Browns
Community Relations Department
440.891.7529

Player Appearance Request

All requests for player or staff appearances must be submitted in writing at least four (4) weeks in advance of your event. Written request must be submitted on your organization’s official letterhead and include:

a) Organization’s Name, Full Address and Telephone Number
b) Type of Event/Program
c) Contact Person's Name, Full Address and Telephone Number
d) Date, Time and Length of Event
e) Event Location
f) Specific Role of Player(s) or Staff Member(s)
g) Event Attire
h) Directions and Estimated Drive Time to the Event Location

Please Mail Written Request To:
Cleveland Browns
Community Relations Department
76 Lou Groza Boulevard
Berea, Ohio 44017

You Can Also Fax Your Request To:
Cleveland Browns
Community Relations Department
440.891.7529

Sponsorship Request

All sponsorship/financial requests must be submitted in writing at least six (6) weeks in advance of your event. Written requests must be submitted on your organization’s official letterhead and include:

a) Organization’s Name, Full Address and Telephone Number
b) Tax ID of Charitable Organization
c) Type of Event/Program
d) Contact Person's Name, Full Address and Telephone Number
e) Date, Time and Length of Event
f) Event Location
g) Sponsorship Levels/Charitable Contribution Amount Desired

Please Mail Written Request To:
Cleveland Browns
Community Relations Department
76 Lou Groza Boulevard
Berea, Ohio 44017

You Can Also Fax Your Request To:
Cleveland Browns
Community Relations Department
440.891.7529

Use of the Cleveland Browns name, logos and trademarks and/or any advertising that implies the support or sponsorship of an event by the Browns, The Cleveland Browns Foundation or the NFL, must be approved in writing by the Cleveland Browns. All printed materials that include the Browns marks, must be approved by the Cleveland Browns before going to production and/or distribution.

We are excited about the high level of enthusiasm surrounding the Browns and thank all our fans around the world for their support. Due to the large volume of requests we receive, the Browns have established a statewide policy only for donations of charitable items. Organizations within the state of Ohio with priority to Northeastern Ohio will receive primary consideration of support from the Browns depending on the nature and scope of the event.

Helpful Hints

It is highly recommended that your event NOT center around anticipation of our donation, appearance or sponsorship, but should be approached as a complimentary element to your program because many requests are unable to be fulfilled due to the overwhelming amount of requests received.

Submitting a request only guarantees consideration, it does not guarantee the Browns involvement.

Due to the high volume of requests received, our highest priority is to the Greater Cleveland charities which fall within our focus areas, and thereafter attempting to accommodate as many Northeast Ohio charitable requests as possible.  After fulfilling the above priorities, we then consider all requests outside the Northeast Ohio region.