Sponsorship Policy 

 
  • The Association from time to time recognizes that some sponsors/vendors wish to sponsor parts of a program, special event or activity on behalf of the Association. In keeping with the guidelines for Corporate Members, requests for sponsorship will be reviewed on a case by case basis by the Corporate Relations Committee.

  • All monies for program sponsorship will be allocated from the Corporate Relations Committee on behalf of all participating corporate members.

  • Examples of sponsorships are (receptions, refreshment breaks, small keepsakes given at an Association program, printing costs for program notebooks or Keynote speaker fees).

  • The guidelines are as follows:

    1. All program committee chairs will receive a list of Corporations/Vendors which are being solicited for Corporate Membership. These Corporations/Vendors are to be considered sponsors and contacted through the Corporate Relations Committee only.

    2. Committee chairs should submit, in writing, a request for any items for which they are seeking sponsorship funds by using the Sponsorship Request Form (pg.96 ). This form should be submitted to the Corporate Relations Committee chair within 30 working days prior to the event.

    3. Committee chairs may solicit sponsorships from any corporation/vendor not listed on the Corporate Member solicitation list. Seeking donations from local vendors for door prizes is encouraged.

    4. Sponsors/vendors should have some relationship with the Mission of the Association. Sponsorships from alcohol and tobacco related industries will not be accepted.

    5. Committee chairs shall submit to the Corporate Relations chair and Treasurer a copy of the Donations Budget Form which lists the sponsored item and actual cost, within 30 days following the program.

    6. The Corporate Relations Committee, in consultation with the Executive Committee, will exercise prudence in reviewing the value of memorabilia, prizes, and other sponsored activities.

    7. The Committee Chair in conjunction with the Executive Committee Liaison is responsible for ensuring that the Corporate Member Banner is hung in a visible location during the program.