If your organization receives funding from The Guelph Community Foundation (GCF), we appreciate public recognition wherever possible. This applies if your organization applied for a grant from GCF or if you received funding from a donor-advised fund held by the Foundation.
Grants from GCF are made possible by generous donors who have contributed funds to help where it is needed most. Public recognition of received funds acknowledges donors who have contributed to GCF and it educates the general public about the good work that is happening in the community. Recognition lends further credibility to your efforts and draws more positive public attention to your organization.
Recognition of funding received also helps us raise awareness about the benefits of having a Community Foundation serve Guelph and Wellington County. By raising awareness about GCF, you help us increase the amount of support we receive which then increases the amount of funding available to assist the important charitable work you do.
Wherever possible, when you communicate about the initiative(s) that have received funding (whether communicated online or in print) we ask that you acknowledge GCF’s support. For example, include written recognition and our logo in your annual report along with your other supporters.
We understand that the type of recognition you are able to provide will depend upon the nature of how you handle recognition at your organization, but it should include some or all of the following:
Announcement of Grants Received
Include the news of the grant received in your organization’s publications, such as newsletters or annual reports. An example of this recognition in writing includes: “This project was funded (or funded in part) by a grant from The Guelph Community Foundation”, or “(Your Charity’s Name) is supported by funding through the (name of specific fund), a fund held by the Guelph Community Foundation”.
When describing The Guelph Community Foundation you may use the following summary:
Founded in 2000, the Guelph Community Foundation is a charitable public foundation whose purpose is to provide leadership in community philanthropy and enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Guelph and surrounding area. The Foundation pools the charitable gifts of donors into permanent, interest earning endowments. For more information on how you can invest for community impact, please visit guelphcf.ca
Advise GCF of any media events being held that are related to programing funded by GCF. A minimum of one week’s notice is appreciated.
Download GCF Logos
To best acknowledge GCF funding, please include our logo on any materials printed or distributed electronically that relate to the what the grant has supported. The following Guelph Community Foundation logo formats are available for download as .PNGs or .PDFs below. Adobe Illustrator file types can be provided upon request, email [email protected]. Do not alter the colour, distort, stretch or tilt the logos and if changing the size of the logo, ensure the proportion and orientation is not altered.
Organizations that have received funding through the Guelph Community Foundation’s Musagetes Fund must use the fund specific logo provided.
GCF Logo Horizontal: PDF Download
GCF Logo Vertical: PDF Download
GCF Musagetes Fund Logo: PDF Download
Social Media Recognition
When acknowledging funding received through GCF on Social Media be sure to tag us using the following handles:
- X (Twitter): @GuelphCF
- Facebook: @GuelphCF
- Instagram: @GuelphCommunityFoundation
- LinkedIn: @GuelphCF
Send a Thank You Card
A handwritten card thanking the specific fund identified in your grant agreement or distribution notice is a great way to give personalized recognition. Please address all cards to GCF (P.O. Box 1311 Guelph, Ontario, N1H 6N6) and we will pass them onto the correct donor or Fundholder on your behalf.
Reporting
Final Reports for Grant Recipients
All successful GCF grant applicants are required to complete a follow up report as the final stage of our granting process. These reports will be assigned to successful grant recipients through the Grant Portal where they applied. The reporting deadline is typically 10-11 months after funds have been received. In the follow up report form we do not require receipts. Completion of a follow up report is a condition to be eligible to apply for the next round of that grant stream.
We ask for any photographs, testimonials or stories that can help us promote your charity’s programming to the community. Privacy is very important to us, so please ensure you receive permission from all participants before releasing any information to us. GCF may feature your story and any submitted photographs in our annual reports, e-newsletters and on social media. GCF works with local donors and our fundholders to help match their interests with impactful non-profits.
While GCF will publicize grant distributions through our media releases each grant cycle, it is your charity’s unique story that is of most interest to the media. Your follow up report can inspire our donors and help both your organization and ours meet our common goal of service to the community.