Community Involvement

To request a sponsorship or donation

Organizations seeking sponsorship must send their request by email to the following address: donset.commanditesMTL@cogeco.com. They must also attach any documents relating to their sponsorship request (amount requested, partnership plan, report from the last edition, etc.)

Criteria

The organization must meet the following criteria:

• Is a well-known, fiscally responsible, respected organization that provides valued services to Cogeco’s communities. Organizations operating in one of Cogeco’s funding areas will be given preference. 

• Is apolitical and non-sectarian and meets all legal and regulatory requirements, including Cogeco’s Code of Ethics, and human rights, health and safety, and environmental codes.

• Is well aligned with Cogeco’s business and values of respect, trust, team work, innovation, and commitment to customer service.

• In the case of sponsorships, shall provide the level of recognition and visibility that adequately reflects the level of Cogeco’s commitment. This may apply for certain donations.

Exclusions

• Commercial, political and religious individuals, groups or institutions

• Feasibility studies

• Personal travels and excursions

Review and decision process

A minimum of 45 days is required for the review of donations and sponsorship applications made by eligible organizations. Applications are assessed on a monthly basis.

Cogeco cannot guarantee that it will sponsor or make a donation to all qualifying organizations submitting a request and reserves the right to approve sponsorships/donations at its full discretion. Furthermore, Cogeco does not guarantee the renewal of a commitment. A new review is required when a request for renewal is made.

At any time during the review process, Cogeco may ask for additional information it deems necessary to complete the request and make its approval.

Due to the high volume of requests, only those applicants whose request is approved will be contacted. They will receive a written reply within a reasonable time. Organizations which receive a sponsorship and/or donation from Cogeco will be required to provide information and data outlining the success of the event, in terms of the visibility it provided to Cogeco.