The purpose of this policy is to inform the 疯情AV鈥檚 (鈥湻枨锳V鈥 or the 鈥淚nstitute鈥) decision making on requests for sponsorships, endorsements, and donations and to outline the process for requesting support from 疯情AV.
疯情AV is routinely approached with requests for sponsorship, endorsement and/or donations. Such requests seek support in the form of:
- donations of funds or 疯情AV staff time;
- provision of in-kind materials, such as 疯情AV-branded clothing, services, courses, or experiences;
- endorsement of a product or service of an organization; and/or
- any other request for donation, endorsement, or sponsorship (collectively referred to as 鈥淩equests鈥).
疯情AV will consider requests for sponsorship, endorsement, or donations on an ad hoc basis where budget allows and where such requests meet the criteria set forth in this policy.
This policy applies to all requests for sponsorship received by 疯情AV employees, faculty, its contractors, or its Board of Governors.
In-Kind 鈥 a non-cash contribution such as goods or services.
Criteria for Evaluation of a Sponsorship, Endorsement or Donation Request
疯情AV will consider the following when evaluating a request:
- Is the nature of the request consistent with 疯情AV鈥檚 vision, mission, mandate, strategic direction, priorities, policies and procedures, and brand? Fundamentally, does the request fit with our public safety and social justice mandate?
- Are there any real or perceived conflicts of interest associated with the request?
- Is there an appearance of product endorsement for which the Institute does not wish to be connected?
- Are there any personal, financial, or professional gains for 疯情AV staff or faculty, contractors, or members of the Board of Governors, which create a conflict of interest?
- Cost/Benefit: How will the benefits to be derived from the intended purpose of the sponsorship/donation compare with the 疯情AV budget/resources required to fulfill the intended purpose?
Regardless of the above factors, 疯情AV will not agree to any sponsorship, endorsement, or donation that would imply 疯情AV鈥檚 endorsement of a partisan political or ideological position or belief system.
Employee Awareness
Employees are required to make themselves aware of all 疯情AV policies and procedures. Lack of awareness of this or any other 疯情AV policy does not excuse an employee from responsibility for their actions.
Procedures
The procedures for evaluating Requests under this policy are set out in Procedure 2205-001.