Corporate Giving

Community Commitment

Totem Ocean is dedicated to serving Alaska’s transportation needs and supporting those communities we serve. This dedication has fostered a special relationship with Alaskan and Seattle-Tacoma communities through participation in various charitable and non-profit organizations in the Anchorage, Fairbanks, Kenai, Seattle and Tacoma communities.

In both Anchorage and Fairbanks, Totem Ocean has a Community Advisory Board (CAB) consisting of a team of long-time Alaskans and community leaders who volunteer their time and expertise to assist with Totem Ocean’s corporate contributions program and impact the community’s awareness of Totem Ocean’s philanthropic philosophy and business ethics.

Employee Involvement

Totem Ocean donates thousands of dollars as well as in-kind contributions to qualifying non-profits in both Alaska and the Lower 48. Totem Ocean’s Seattle and Tacoma employees actively participate in charitable events including the MS Walk, the Diabetes Walk, and the 3-day Walk for Life benefiting breast cancer research. In Alaska Totem Ocean employees participate in the Seward Polar Bear Plunge to benefit the American Cancer Society, the United Way Day of Caring and the United Way Day of Caring food drive to benefit the Food Bank of Alaska. In addition, many of Totem Ocean’s employees serve on various non-profit boards.

Corporate Donation Policy

Totem Ocean supports qualified 501(c)(3) organizations which provide services in the following areas:

• Health
• Education
• Community service
• Youth activities
• Arts
• Special community projects
• Environment

Other considerations for a contribution are:

• How widespread the benefit
• How urgent the need
• Recognition of contribution

Totem Ocean does not provide donations for the following groups unless the group requests a contribution on behalf of a qualified 501(c)(3); however, direct contributions are preferable to indirect gifts:

• Sporting events or teams
• Political organizations or events
• Labor organizations
• Fraternal or trade associations
• Religious organizations
• Individuals

How to Apply

Totem Ocean recently began working with GivingTrax to manage donation requests. If you are a non-profit and not yet registered with GivingTrax, it's free and easy- just visit this link to get signed up. Requests must be submitted online through Totem Ocean’s online Donation Request form, powered by GivingTrax. First time requests must include proof of the organization’s 501(c)(3) status. Totem Ocean prefers donations to be unrestricted funds for use in programs rather than sponsorships of events. Requests may be submitted at any time during the year.

Requests should include the following information:

• Organization’s name, federal tax ID number, contact person, address, phone number, email and web address.
• Primary purpose of organization
• Geographic area and individuals the organization serves
• Dollar level of request
• List of Board of Directors
• If event, give date, expected attendance, sponsorship levels, dollar amount expected to raise and recognition