The purpose of this policy is to inform the 博犖整氈窒s (博犖整氈窒 or the Institute) decision making on requests for sponsorships, endorsements, and donations and to outline the process for requesting support from 博犖整氈窒.
博犖整氈窒 is routinely approached with requests for sponsorship, endorsement and/or donations. Such requests seek support in the form of:
- donations of funds or 博犖整氈窒 staff time;
- provision of in-kind materials, such as 博犖整氈窒-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 Requests).
博犖整氈窒 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 博犖整氈窒 employees, faculty, its contractors, or its Board of Governors.
In-Kind a non-cash contribution such as goods or services.
Criteria for Evaluation of a Sponsorship, Endorsement or Donation Request
博犖整氈窒 will consider the following when evaluating a request:
- Is the nature of the request consistent with 博犖整氈窒s 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 博犖整氈窒 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 博犖整氈窒 budget/resources required to fulfill the intended purpose?
Regardless of the above factors, 博犖整氈窒 will not agree to any sponsorship, endorsement, or donation that would imply 博犖整氈窒s endorsement of a partisan political or ideological position or belief system.
Employee Awareness
Employees are required to make themselves aware of all 博犖整氈窒 policies and procedures. Lack of awareness of this or any other 博犖整氈窒 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.