Acknowledgement Guidelines for Grantees

Introduction

Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies does not seek publicity or fanfare from its grant-making or philanthropic activities but recognises that many grantees may wish or be required to recognise the grant from Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies. Ultimately, Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies wants the grantee charity to be recognised for the good work they are doing.

When acknowledging a Grant from Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies kindly follow these guidelines:

• use of the logo must adhere to the guidelines set out under “How to use Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies' logo” below
• use the name “Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies”
• do not put "the” before Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies
• sentences should preferably not lead with Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies' name:
  Incorrect: Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies has given a grant to ABC University for an entrepreneurship development programme.
  Correct: ABC University received a grant for entrepreneurship development from Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies.
• when referencing the relationship between a grantee and Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies, use the terms: “supported by/funded by/received a grant/donation from Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies”
  Incorrect: Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies has partnered with/has joined the movement of/shares the same purpose as ABC NPO to fund its entrepreneurship programme.
  Correct: ABC NPO received a grant to fund its entrepreneurship programme from Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies.

Written approval must be requested from team@allangillgrayphilanthropies.org and provided before:

• using Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies' name in press releases, case studies and any form of paid advertising or media
• using written content, photography or videos owned by Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies or that include staff of Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies, regardless of the source of such content
• using a description of the funded project or event if the grant is for a specific purpose
• crediting Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies in a publication funded by Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies. If approval is granted, the following disclaimer wording should be used, “This [publication/report] is based on research funded by (or in part by) Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies. The findings and conclusions contained within are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect positions or policies of Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies.”
• using the name and/or logo of Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies in association with any other trademarks. The name and/or logo of Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies may not be used in a manner that suggests co-branding or creates an association of partnership or support that can be confusing or is not in the spirit of the grant agreement. This includes using the name and/or logo for commercial purposes or creating the impression that Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies endorses you, your activities or services.

How to use Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies' logo

Should you wish to use Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies' logo, please request a copy of the relevant logo file from team@allangillgrayphilanthropies.org. In your email, please let us know where and how you plan to use the logo, and, if possible, share any relevant materials where the logo may appear.

Our logo must not be recreated and must remain intact and printed or published in accordance with the Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies Logo Usage Guide, which is available here. Any use of Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies' logo should be tasteful and legible in appearance and generally should be equal in size and profile to those of other funders.

By using Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies' logo, you agree to the terms of these Acknowledgement Guidelines for Grantees.

Questions

If you have any questions about these guidelines, please contact us at team@allangillgrayphilanthropies.org.