Ruby Porter Gives Back
program overview.
Ruby Porter believes in giving back to make the local community and world a better place. The concept of giving back to one's community is at the very core of our business and that is why we have created a program to give back to and support non-profits who do great things.
Ruby Porter Gives Back is a program designed to honor non-profits who make a difference and inspire their local communities. We do this through the donation of select services to non-profits who will be chosen and awarded quarterly on a competitive basis. | Application Deadline: May 4, 2012 Application Link Available: March 1, 2012 |
the details.
Who is eligible?
Why should we apply?
What types of services will be provided?
Ruby Porter will award the following services, up to $2,500 per quarter, through the Ruby Porter Gives Back program:
What is required in the application?
This is your chance to shine and let the world know who you are and what you do. To make your application as successful as possible, we require the following items:
When are applications due?
Ruby Porter Gives Back is a quarterly program that adheres to the following schedule:
Winter Quarter
Spring Quarter
Summer Quarter
Fall Quarter
Applications will only be accepted and considered for the current quarter.
How often can we apply?
Ruby Porter Gives Back will only accept up to one application per organization per quarter. If your organization has multiple programs, only one program from your organization may apply. This will allow us to foster greater diversity amongst applications.
How are award recipients selected and notified?
How are the awarded services delivered?
If your organization has been selected as the "Top Applicant" for the quarter, the Ruby Porter team will contact you to discuss the details of your awarded service and begin work. If your organization is outside of our local geographic area, we will most likely work with you via phone, email or other internet-based solutions. After our work is complete, the end results will be posted on the Ruby Porter website and Facebook page.
What are the terms and conditions for participation in Ruby Porter Gives Back?
Applicants must meet ALL eligibility requirements. Any applications received after the designated deadlines will be voided for that entry period. All finalists and the winner will be notified by email and/or phone. If the winning applicant does not respond within three business days after notification they are automatically disqualified. The second place applicant will be awarded instead. Only one entry per organization for each award period is allowed. All videos and/or images sent to Ruby Porter automatically become property of Ruby Porter. Ruby Porter has the right to display submitted materials and answers on its website and on its Facebook page for voting, as well as to use them to promote the Ruby Porter Gives Back program. All submissions will be evaluated by Ruby Porter and are completely subject to Ruby Porter’s discretion, however Ruby Porter will not discriminate applicants on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Ruby Porter will not be held liable for any negative outcomes an applicant may experience as a result from participation in the Ruby Porter Gives Back program. Applicants enter at their own risk and assume all liability from doing so. Ruby Porter Gives Back is a program of Ruby Porter, LLC, an Oregon-based limited liability company located at 110 E 14th Ave in Eugene, Oregon 97401, and is subject to change without notice.
- All federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations located and operated in the United States of America and its territories.
Why should we apply?
- If you have a marketing or design need but lack the resources to fulfill that need, Ruby Porter Gives Back can help bridge that gap.
- Increased exposure for your organization. This program will be publicized through new and traditional media outlets which means your group will benefit from our promotional activities with increased awareness for who you are and what you do.
What types of services will be provided?
Ruby Porter will award the following services, up to $2,500 per quarter, through the Ruby Porter Gives Back program:
- Marketing Plan
- Website
- Logo + Stationery
- Brochure
- Newsletter
- Fundraising Campaign Graphics
- Specialized Event Graphics
- Annual Report
- Advertisement
- Special Requests - need something specific? let us know!
What is required in the application?
This is your chance to shine and let the world know who you are and what you do. To make your application as successful as possible, we require the following items:
- Organizational overview
- Visual message about your organization (a 1-2 minute video or 10-20 still images showing the great work you do)
- Top three marketing or design needs identified
- Completed ONLINE application (no paper applications will be accepted)
When are applications due?
Ruby Porter Gives Back is a quarterly program that adheres to the following schedule:
Winter Quarter
- Application Period: November 1, 2011 - February 3, 2012 @ 5:00 p.m. PST
- "Top Applicants" Announced: February 10, 2012
- Voting Period: February 10, 2012 - February 25, 2012 @ 11:59 p.m. PST
- Award Announced: February 29, 2012
Spring Quarter
- Application Period: March 1, 2012 - May 4, 2012 @ 5:00 p.m. PST
- "Top Applicants" Announced: May 11, 2012
- Voting Period: May 11, 2012 - May 25, 2012 @ 11:59 p.m. PST
- Award Announced: May 31, 2012
Summer Quarter
- Application Period: June 1, 2012 - August 3, 2012 @ 5:00 p.m. PST
- "Top Applicants" Announced: August 10, 2012
- Voting Period: August 10, 2012 - August 25, 2012 @ 11:59 p.m. PST
- Award Announced: August 31, 2012
Fall Quarter
- Application Period: September 1, 2012 - November 2, 2012 @ 5:00 p.m. PST
- "Top Applicants" Announced: November 9, 2012
- Voting Period: November 9, 2012 - November 25, 2012 @ 11:59 p.m. PST
- Award Announced: November 30, 2012
Applications will only be accepted and considered for the current quarter.
How often can we apply?
Ruby Porter Gives Back will only accept up to one application per organization per quarter. If your organization has multiple programs, only one program from your organization may apply. This will allow us to foster greater diversity amongst applications.
How are award recipients selected and notified?
- All completed ONLINE applications received by 5:00 p.m. PST on the deadline date will be reviewed by the Ruby Porter executive staff. Applications will be reviewed for completeness and clarity of the answers supplied. If there are any questions about responses supplied on an application, Ruby Porter will contact the applicant for clarification.
- On the Friday immediately following the application deadline, the top five (5) applicants will be announced on the Ruby Porter Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/RubyPorterMarketing).
- Once the top five applicants are announced, there will be a public voting period to determine the winner for that quarter. Votes will be counted as follows: Every "like" posted on the Ruby Porter Facebook page that is directly connected to an individual "top applicant" post will count as one vote. Voting will also be available on the Ruby Porter website. All votes collected between the initial "top applicants" Facebook announcement and 11:59 p.m. PST on the 25th of the month will be tallied. The applicant with the most number of votes between "likes" on the Ruby Porter Facebook page and votes on the Ruby Porter website will be deemed the winner upon verification of the voting results.
- On the last day of this same month, the applicant with the most confirmed votes will be notified by phone and/or email. If the applicant does not respond within three business days, they forfeit their win and the second place applicant will be awarded instead.
- In the case of a tie between applications, there will be a random drawing held by the staff at Ruby Porter where the names of the tied applicants will be put in a bag and one will be pulled out as the winner.
How are the awarded services delivered?
If your organization has been selected as the "Top Applicant" for the quarter, the Ruby Porter team will contact you to discuss the details of your awarded service and begin work. If your organization is outside of our local geographic area, we will most likely work with you via phone, email or other internet-based solutions. After our work is complete, the end results will be posted on the Ruby Porter website and Facebook page.
What are the terms and conditions for participation in Ruby Porter Gives Back?
Applicants must meet ALL eligibility requirements. Any applications received after the designated deadlines will be voided for that entry period. All finalists and the winner will be notified by email and/or phone. If the winning applicant does not respond within three business days after notification they are automatically disqualified. The second place applicant will be awarded instead. Only one entry per organization for each award period is allowed. All videos and/or images sent to Ruby Porter automatically become property of Ruby Porter. Ruby Porter has the right to display submitted materials and answers on its website and on its Facebook page for voting, as well as to use them to promote the Ruby Porter Gives Back program. All submissions will be evaluated by Ruby Porter and are completely subject to Ruby Porter’s discretion, however Ruby Porter will not discriminate applicants on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Ruby Porter will not be held liable for any negative outcomes an applicant may experience as a result from participation in the Ruby Porter Gives Back program. Applicants enter at their own risk and assume all liability from doing so. Ruby Porter Gives Back is a program of Ruby Porter, LLC, an Oregon-based limited liability company located at 110 E 14th Ave in Eugene, Oregon 97401, and is subject to change without notice.
