Our grants are made possible by generous donors who have made gifts to the Foundation since 1921. Like all Winnipeggers, our donors want to know their contributions are having a meaningful impact; and we anticipate recognition of all grants received from the Foundation.
The Foundation has a range of grant recognition options to accomodate all grantees and different circumstances. Please read the options below and if you have any questions or concerns, call 944.9474 or email. To save a copy the options for future reference, download Grant Recognition Options (PDF).
For grants of $25,000 or more, grantees are expected to work closely with Foundation staff to develop and deliver broader recognition opportunities.
Please let us know how you are recognizing the Foundation's grant. Submit your grant recognition information by completing the following Tracking Sheet:
Fax completed forms to 942.2987 or email to the
Grants Team.
Logo
Include the Foundation’s logo on your website, newsletter, program, signage or any other communications tool available. Please do not download or copy our logo from the web. To request a digital file, please contact Foundation staff.
Decal
Place the decal provided by the Foundation on a window or glass surface at your organization, preferably in a public area. If you have not received one of these decals, or do not have a place to post it, please contact Foundation staff.
Newsletter or program
Include an article about the grant in your regular print or electronic newsletter or program. Or, if you have space available, the Foundation can supply you with a designed ad to include. If you require information or a Foundation quote in an article, please contact Foundation staff.
News release
Prepare a news release about the grant you’ve received. If you require information or a quote in the release from Foundation staff, please contact Foundation staff.
Banner
The Foundation has banners and signage in a variety of sizes which organizations may borrow to display at special events. Contact Foundation staff for details.
Event
Host a media event or public celebration of your project. Please mention the Foundation’s role in your project and invite Foundation staff to attend.
Speaker
Invite a Foundation staff person to bring greetings at your media or public event.
Signage
Include the Foundation’s name and/or logo on any recognition signage you prepare.
Advertising
If it is your usual process to prepare purchased advertisements recognizing contributions of sponsors and funders, please ensure the Foundation is included.
Additional Recognition Ideas
In addition to the recognition options you have selected, please consider the following opportunities:
Videos
The Winnipeg Foundation has a number of Flip video cameras available for grant recipients to borrow for use in documenting grant impact. These cameras are very simple to use and instructions are provided. Completed short videos (2 minutes or less) are returned to the Foundation, where they may be posted on our website. Please ensure you have permission to film any people (or guardians in the case of minors) appearing in the video and to share their image publically.
For more information, download the
Equipment Borrower Agreement (PDF) or contact Nancy Mak at 944-9474 or
email.
Photos
If you have digital photos of your project and permission to publish the images of any individuals (or guardians in the case of minors) who appear in the images, please send them to the Foundation. From time to time the Foundation will feature agency stories in newspaper ads, print materials and on our website. Please include all relevant photo courtesy information.
Keep us in the loop
Is your project having big impact on individuals and families? Are there strong visual elements and great spokespeople? The Winnipeg Foundation regularly features grantees in its publications, TV spots and website. Let us know what’s happening in your organization and we’ll consider it for upcoming multi-media communications activities.
Ceremonial Cheque presentation
When it comes time to access your funding, let us know if you’d like a staff member from The Winnipeg Foundation to present the cheque in person to your board, at an AGM or any other event.
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
The Winnipeg Foundation frequently receives plaques, framed photos/posters or other mementos in recognition of our support to organizations. While we very much appreciate these gestures, we acknowledge that such items can be costly for organizations to produce. Public recognition as described above is sufficient.
