Very well thought out, C R !
I don't have any kind of background knowledge or experience to comment on the
specifics, but I think this is a very good idea!
On the surface of it, I think the sponsor might not necessarily want their
monetary level of support published. I guess generally, something like the
gold, silver, platinum levels (or whatever they are) would probably be ok
(although I certainly can speak for all sponsors). But just thinking about
myself as theoretically a sponsor, I probably would not want the dollar amount
announced. Although I can see where others would like their amount known.
Would there be some way to achieve the goals for which the amount is published,
but without publishing it? Or maybe giving them a choice about it?
All best,
brynn
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From: C R
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2018 3:56 AM
To: inkscape-board ; inkscape-devel
Subject: [Inkscape-devel] Friends of Inkscape - A program for individuals and
small businesses who want to promote Inkscape
There has been an increase in people within the project wanting to give back to
Inkscape in the form of donating a percentage of their earnings from Inkscape
courses, tutorials, artwork sales, etc.
It's my opinion that we should support this, however like any other public
sponsorship of Inkscape, I believe donations of this sort should have some rules
to ensure there is no conflict of interest.
Here is a brief summary of the sponsorship rights and responsibilities which I
think should take effect if the Inkscape Project will be helping with promotion
of sales where a percentage is going to the project:
1. Neutrality: The Inkscape project will not play favourites amongst internal
and external sponsors who join as Friends of Inkscape.
2. Transparency: In the case of promotional releases (Facebook, Twitter, G+
etc.), the Inkscape project will make clear the rules and guidelines of using
the Inkscape Project's namesake for promotion, keep a tally of funds donated by
the sponsor on our website.
3. Non-endorsement policy: Verbiage for press releases should make it clear that
the Inkscape Project does not necesarilly endorse the content or views of the
sponsor, and the sponsorship is to be treated purely as a fund-raising exercise
to benefit the project. Moreover that the sponsor is solely responsible for
delivering the product.
4. Quality - The Inkscape project should, before accepting any co-sponsorship
agreement, ensure that the products being offered or sold is of sufficient
quality, and provide real value to the Inkscape community (basically that the
items are worth buying, and not just a scheme to make as much profit as possible
without offering sufficient value to the buyers).
5. Commitment - The sponsor should be able to follow up on what they are selling
and maintain a good customer satisfaction rating on their chosen commercial
platform. The Inkscape Project should take into account the history, ratings,
and reviews for products sold by the sponsor to protect Inkscape users.
6. Ongoing - If the project determines at any time that the sponsor is not
keeping up with their promised delivery of goods, or the quality or content of
the products being sold is not adequate, the project reserves the right to
cancel at any time, and for any reason the sponsorship agreement.
7. For-Profit Only - These terms only apply to sponsors who wish the Inkscape
Project to advertise these co-sponsorship deals. For example an Inkscape press
release could read: "Help raise money for Inkscape, while learning from the
professionals! XXXX is generously donating 50% from this professional tutorial
course to fund development of Inkscape! Thanks XXXX!) These terms do not apply
to folks who just want to donate without any press releases from the Inkscape
Project.
8. Honesty - Obviously, we should ensure that sponsors follow up on the promise
to donate the stated funds to the Inkscape Project. We can encourage this with a
running-total press release, for example: "Donations from XXXX's Inkscape course
just passed the £10,000.00 mark! Our next hackfest is fully funded!" etc.
9. Ending a sponsorship - When the sponsor wishes to end the sponsorship deal,
it should be made clear that funds are no longer going to the Inkscape Project.
This can be done with a thank you press release, like this: XXXX has raised a
total of £150,000.00 for Inkscape's development. On behalf of the Inkscape
Project, we'd like to thank XXXX for this generous donation and wish them good
luck on future projects.
Any thoughts are welcome. :)
Thanks for your attention!
-C
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