Kendra Scott Donation Request: How to Get Jewelry for Your Auction or Raffle (2026)
How to get a Kendra Scott jewelry piece for your silent auction or raffle: the online application, the six-week rule, in-store pickup, and approval odds from 6,789 applications tracked on TheShareWay.
Kendra Scott donates jewelry to 501(c)(3) nonprofits for silent auctions, live auctions, and raffles, and you apply online at kscott.submittable.com at least six weeks before your event. It is one of the most reliable donors nonprofits track on TheShareWay: about 64% of requests are approved, the typical piece is worth around $80, and most approvals are ready for pickup at a local store within a couple of weeks. This guide covers the application, the separate Kendra Gives Back event program, the rules, and the one step that trips people up after approval.
What are your odds?
Across 6,789 tracked applications on TheShareWay, about 64% of Kendra Scott donation requests are approved.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Tracked applications on TheShareWay | 6,789 |
| Overall success rate | ~64% |
| Median response time | 13 days |
| Typical donation value | $65–$115 (median $80) |
Figures as of September 2026, from applications tracked on TheShareWay.
What Kendra Scott donates
An in-kind donation from Kendra Scott is a piece of jewelry, chosen by Kendra Scott, that your organization sells or raffles to raise money. Kendra Scott donations tracked on TheShareWay are typically worth $65–$115, with a median value of $80. Nonprofits reviewing Kendra Scott on TheShareWay most often describe a necklace, a pair of earrings, or a bracelet, gift-boxed and ready to display, and several say the piece was among the most-bid-on items at their auction. Kendra Scott provides the item's retail valuation for your records but will not fill out your organization's donation form.
A few things are off the table: engagement rings, hats and hat accessories, boots, blankets, curated-collection items, and gift cards are not eligible as donations. If you are looking for more pieces for a jewelry-themed basket, see our roundup of jewelry donation requests.
How to apply, step by step
- Create a free Submittable account. Kendra Scott runs all requests through kscott.submittable.com; you will need to log in before you can see the full form.
- Open the In-Kind Donation Request form. It is one of two listings on the page; the other is for Kendra Gives Back events (below).
- Apply at least six weeks before your event. Kendra Scott's guidelines are explicit that donation requests must be made at least six weeks ahead of the fundraiser, and donations are limited and based on availability, so earlier is better.
- Describe the fundraiser, not just the organization. The donated item has to be used to directly raise funds through an auction or raffle, so say which one, the date, and who benefits. Kendra Scott prioritizes women and youth causes in its local communities, so name that connection if you have it.
- Choose a store you can get to. You may be required to pick up the donation from a Kendra Scott store, and reviewers on TheShareWay say the store you pick becomes your point of contact.
Route 2: Kendra Gives Back events
Kendra Scott's second program is an in-store or online shopping event where 20% of purchases made during the event, in store or online with a custom code, go to your cause. The bar is a little higher: your organization must fit Kendra Scott's mission of empowering women and youth in health and wellness, education, or entrepreneurship, each organization can host one event per year, and you need at least one month's notice. Political organizations and faith-based organizations serving a single religious community are excluded. You apply for these through the same Submittable page using the Kendra Gives Back Event Request form. Some nonprofits do both, taking a donated piece for the auction and hosting a Gives Back night to bring supporters into the store.
Eligibility and rules
You must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and the donation must be used to raise funds through a silent or live auction or a raffle. Donated items cannot be resold for profit outside the fundraiser or returned for store credit, and Kendra Scott reserves the right to decline any request at its discretion. Kendra Scott stores are spread across most of the country, and both programs are built around the community the local store serves.
After you are approved: go get it
Kendra Scott responds to donation requests in a median of 13 days, based on applications tracked on TheShareWay. Approval usually arrives by email with instructions to collect the piece from a specific store, and most nonprofits reviewing Kendra Scott on TheShareWay describe an easy pickup, with the piece already wrapped and staff who know it is coming.
Nearly every low rating in TheShareWay's Kendra Scott reviews tells the same story: an approval email, then silence, and no one at the store who knew about the donation when the organizer finally called. The fix, reported by organizers who ran into it, is not to wait. Once you have the approval email, call the store it names, ask for the community or philanthropy contact, and set a pickup date while your event is still weeks away. If the email says the piece will be mailed instead, confirm the address the same way. When it is in hand, a short thank-you letter to the store team is the easiest way to become a repeat recipient; several reviewers say their local store now donates every year.
When to apply
Requests to Kendra Scott tracked on TheShareWay peak in January and February, so if your gala or auction lands in spring, get your application in before the rush. Work backward from your event date: the six-week rule is a minimum, and store inventory decides what you receive.
How TheShareWay helps with your Kendra Scott request
Kendra Scott is the third most-requested donor on TheShareWay. Track your application on Kendra Scott's company page to see live approval odds and response times, and browse more companies that donate in-kind to fill the rest of your auction table. Our Kate Spade and Coach guides cover two more accessory brands with formal request programs, and when the pieces arrive, our silent auction basket ideas, raffle basket ideas, and free silent auction bid sheets will help you turn them into bids.
Frequently asked questions
Does Kendra Scott donate to nonprofits?
Yes. Kendra Scott donates jewelry to 501(c)(3) nonprofits for silent auctions, live auctions, and raffles, and it hosts Kendra Gives Back events where 20% of purchases made during the event go to the nonprofit's cause. About 64% of the 6,789 Kendra Scott donation requests tracked on TheShareWay are approved.
How do I request a donation from Kendra Scott?
Apply online at kscott.submittable.com/submit using the In-Kind Donation Request form. You need a free Submittable account, your organization must be a 501(c)(3), and the request must be submitted at least six weeks before your event. Approved items are usually picked up at a local Kendra Scott store.
How far in advance do I need to request a Kendra Scott donation?
At least six weeks before your event or fundraiser for an in-kind donation, and at least one month before a Kendra Gives Back event. Kendra Scott responds to donation requests in a median of 13 days, based on applications tracked on TheShareWay, and requests peak in January and February.
What does Kendra Scott donate and how much is it worth?
Kendra Scott donates a jewelry piece it selects, typically a necklace, earrings, or a bracelet. Kendra Scott donations tracked on TheShareWay are typically worth $65–$115, with a median value of $80. Engagement rings, hats, boots, blankets, curated-collection items, and gift cards are not eligible.
Do I have to pick up a Kendra Scott donation in store?
Usually, yes. Kendra Scott's guidelines say you may be required to pick up the donation from a Kendra Scott store, and most nonprofits reviewing Kendra Scott on TheShareWay collected a gift-wrapped piece in person. After you receive the approval email, call the store it names and arrange the pickup rather than waiting to be contacted.