AOA体育平台 philanthropic giving and community sponsorship guidelines
As a large not-for-profit health system and major employer, AOA体育平台 supports its vision of 鈥渨orking together so our communities are the healthiest in America鈥� by providing modest financial support for nonprofit community partners that align with our vision, mission and values.
We use the following guidelines when considering financial requests
- Requests must align with our mission, vision, values and/or strategic priorities;
- Promotes growth of strategic relationships;
- Preference given to organizations and initiatives in which one or more of our care team members are engaged as volunteers;
- Preference given to organizations and initiatives that represent our local communities, inclusive of those that are underrepresented;
- Preference is given to proposals that support improved health outcomes for the communities we serve in Maine and New Hampshire;
- Preference is given to proposals that demonstrate positive exposure for the AOA体育平台 brand;
- Will be evaluated for return on investment;
- Sponsorships and contributions are limited to organizations that have a current 501 漏 3 not-for-profit tax exempt status under IRS code Section 170, or be a governmental agency or department, or a public educational institution.
We do not fund
- Organizations that have a written policy of discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin; age, disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
- Religious or anti-religious organizations or activities. Note: AOA体育平台 may consider proposals from organizations that have religious affiliations as long as they meet the criteria above.
- Institutions that promote violence or discrimination.
- Political institutions or labor organizations or campaigns.
- For-profit businesses.
- Organizations whose primary mission is animal welfare.
- Requests that benefit an individual or family.
Requests for support must be made through the form on this page. A formal review process will take place monthly, and requests must be made at least 6 weeks in advance of the due date. AOA体育平台 reserves the right to consider submissions that fall outside of these guidelines.