Guidelines

FOLIG will ensure that each sponsor receives acknowledgement and to the degree that the donor is willing, public recognition. The following guidelines will be used in providing acknowledgement to and recognition of sponsors:

• A letter of acknowledgement for gifts of money and in-kind support will be sent to all sponsors and a copy will be placed on file. Any special recognition agreements will be stipulated in the letter.
• Public acknowledgement of sponsorship in the library’s promotional materials will normally be restricted to a statement of the sponsor’s name and a display of logo. Standards controlling the size format and location of such acknowledgment will be developed by the public information specialist to ensure both consistency and quality of appearance. Such acknowledgement will not take precedence or have prominence over the library’s own logo or promotional material.
• For gifts and/or sponsorships valued at over GHC 500.00, the library may submit a press release to local newspapers and/or publish an article regarding the sponsorship in their own newsletter if the sponsor is willing.
• Acknowledgement of sponsorship may also take the following forms at the library’s discretion:       

• Launch of a special program or media campaign to announce the gift.
• Sponsor’s name on promotional materials.
• Small standardized plaques may be placed on donated furniture or equipment.
• Library bookplates.
• In all cases, the type and scope of donor recognition required by the donor will be weighed against the benefit to the library.

All gifts, grants or in-kind support given with special requirements must be approved by the Director of Libraries. The solicitation of gifts, grants or in-kind support by library staff or Friends of the Library and valued at over GHC 500.00 must receive prior approval of the Director of Libraries.