CENTRAL OHIO INFRAGARD MEMBERS ALLIANCE
SPONSOR POLICY
May 5, 2008


PURPOSE. The Central Ohio InfraGard Members Alliance (IMA) Sponsor Policy is intended to address the relationships between the IMA and corporations or other organizations or individuals who wish to contribute to the IMA as a way of voicing their unity with the organization and support of its purpose. As a 501(c)(3) Corporation, all donations to the IMA may be considered eligible for a tax deduction.(1) This policy is intended as a guideline for the IMA. Extraordinary circumstances may merit variation from this policy by the IMA board at its sole discretion.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS. The IMA desires to recognize those organizations and individuals who have given financial or certain in-kind support. The levels of commitment are differentiated so that each donor can be awarded appropriate recognition to demonstrate the appreciation of the IMA.


PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSORSHIP. This is for donors who donate $2,500 or more per year or as a one-time donation. During the twelve months following the donation the Platinum Level Sponsor will be given:
  • A letter of thanks and acknowledgement signed by the entire board of the IMA.
  • A plaque recognizing the sponsor's contribution to the IMA.
  • A vendor table at IMA open member meetings (if desired).
  • The opportunity to address the IMA members at two open member meetings, to discuss issues that the sponsor finds important in relation to the mission of InfraGard (if desired). The time and place of this meeting shall be at the sole discretion of the IMA board. Addresses shall be limited to 15 minutes each.
  • Listing in any published IMA materials as a Platinum Level Sponsor.
  • Listing on the IMA's public website as a Platinum Level Sponsor with a link to the sponsor’s website.

GOLD LEVEL SPONSORSHIP. This level of donation ranges from $1,000 to $2,499 per year or as a one-time donation. During the twelve months following the donation the Gold Level Sponsor will be given:

  • A letter of thanks and acknowledgement signed by the entire board of the INMA.
  • A plaque recognizing the sponsor's contribution to the IMA.
  • A vendor table at IMA open member meetings (if desired).
  • Listing in any published IMA materials as a Gold Level Sponsor.
  • Listing on the IMA's public website as a Gold Level Sponsor with a link to the sponsor’s website.

SILVER LEVEL SPONSORSHIP. This level of donation ranges from $250 to $999 per year or as a one-time donation. During the twelve months following the donation the Silver Level Sponsor will be given:

  • A letter of thanks and acknowledgement signed by the entire board of the IMA.
  • A plaque recognizing the sponsor's contribution to the IMA.
  • Listing in any published IMA materials as a Silver Level Sponsor.
  • Listing on the IMA website as a Silver Level Sponsor.

IN-KIND OR OTHER NON-CASH DONATIONS. Any in-kind or other noncash donations will be subject to the approval of the IMA board prior to acceptance by the IMA. Certain donations of this type may not be desirable or acceptable for use by the IMA. If an in-kind or non-cash donation is accepted by the IMA the level of sponsorship (Silver through Platinum above) to be awarded to the donation will be determined by the IMA, not by the dollar value placed upon the donation by the donor.

ALL OTHER DONATIONS. Any donation to the IMA less than $250 in cash or in-kind services will be acknowledged by the IMA board in a letter of thanks to the donor that states the value of the gift as well as a sincere thank you for the support of the IMA.

ANONYMOUS DONATIONS. The IMA will honor any donor’s request to remain anonymous.


(1) The IMA recommends that any organization that would like to sponsor the Associations’ activities check with their tax professional prior to making any donations.