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In The Community > Evaluation Criteria

All requests for support are evaluated against the following general criteria:

STRATEGIC FIT

• Is the event or program consistent with the corporation’s mission and values?
• Does it further our business goals and objectives by building
  understanding of our role, messages and products?
• Does it provide a cost-effective means of reaching the corporation’s key target audiences?
• Does it provide opportunities to demonstrate corporate citizenship and leadership – for example, through title sponsorship, media coverage or promotion?

ORGANIZATION / EVENT / PROJECT

• Does the organization demonstrate fiscal responsibility and effective management of funds?
• Has the organization demonstrated that it has the necessary funds, resources, experience and ability to successfully execute its plans?
• Does the organization have clearly defined goals and a comprehensive
  implementation plan?
• How will results be evaluated and shared with Manitoba Public Insurance?
• Has the organization or event received other support from Manitoba Public Insurance during the current year?

EMPLOYEE AND PUBLIC SUPPORT

• Is the event of interest and importance to Manitoba Public Insurance employees and customers?
• Does the event provide opportunities to enhance employee morale and pride through
  volunteer or participant involvement?
• Does it provide a unique, memorable experience and long-term benefits to Manitobans?

Other considerations

Manitoba Public Insurance generally does not provide financial support to the following:

• National fundraising campaigns – although consideration is given to fundraising events at the local level
• Private clubs, community clubs or sporting events
• Political, fraternal, military, labour, racist or religious organizations or initiatives
• Individual or commercial pursuits, such as wedding socials and family reunions
• Private companies
• Organizations that have a negative relationship with their employees, customers, communities or government

Contact information

For sponsorship, donations, grants, goodwill advertising and donations in-kind requests,
please send your application to:

Shawna Bell
Community Relations Specialist
Corporate Communications, Public Affairs
Manitoba Public Insurance
Room 820 – 234 Donald Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4A4
E-mail: SBell@mpi.mb.ca
Phone: (204) 985-8664