Community Investment

Contribution and Responsibility to the Communities in Which we Live and Work

Community Contribution Program Guidelines

At Mechdyne, we approach community investment as an opportunity to use our resources to enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve as an organization and in which we live – in North America and Europe.

Our Priorities

Mechdyne’s Community Contribution Program provides direct contributions and sponsorships to select charitable organizations that make a difference in the lives of people in our communities, with particular emphasis on supporting organizations that help people access resources that improve and enrich their lives. Some of our current priorities include:

• Arts & Culture
• Community Improvement and Investment
• Education
• Social Service Organizations
• Youth

Funding Support

Funding assistance from Mechdyne may include any of the following:

• Donations: A gift-in-kind or cash donation
• Fundraising:Direct involvement in raising funds or goods for not-for-profit organizations
• Sponsorships:Sponsored events in the communities where we do business
• Partnerships:A mutually beneficial relationship with a not-for-profit organization
• Employee Volunteerism:Support to employees as they volunteer in the community

To ensure optimum social return on Mechdyne’s Community Contribution Program, all funding requests will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Demonstrate general support in the community
• Be consistent with our core value “Contribution and responsibility to the communities in which we live and work”
• Demonstrate a significant and unique contribution to community life
• Demonstrate clearly defined and measurable goals and objectives
• Provide services and activities without regard to race, religion, creed, sex or sexual orientation
• Benefit communities in which Mechdyne operates
• Be a registered charitable organization

Ineligible Organizations and Projects

Requests from the following types of organizations will not be considered:

• Religious or sectarian organizations (except where they represent non-denominational community and social support services)
• Political organizations
• Individuals
• For-profit organizations
• Service clubs and fraternal organizations
• Third-party fundraisers or professional solicitors

Mechdyne does not support the following ventures:

• Debt-reduction campaigns
• Goodwill advertising
• Travel, accommodation, meal expenses, field trips and tours
• Beauty pageants or wilderness adventure activities
• Retroactive requests
• Conferences, seminars and workshops

Application Process

All applicants must complete a Mechdyne Community Contribution Program Application Form (PDF) to be considered for funding. For your convenience, a Microsoft Word version of the form is also available.

Completed forms can be sent directly to our head office by mail or fax at:

Mechdyne Corporation
c/o Community Contribution Committee
11 East Church Street, Fourth Floor
Marshalltown, IA USA 50158
Fax: 641.754.4650

Applications will be considered by Mechdyne’s Community Contribution Committee. Each application is reviewed on its individual merit for clarity, completeness and need. Selected applicants will be given an opportunity to make a 10-minute presentation to the Community Contribution Committee for funding consideration. A Committee member will contact you to arrange a presentation at an office location nearest you.

Funding decisions are made within 90 days of receiving your completed application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, Mechdyne will respond only to organizations approved for funding. You will be contacted by a member of the Committee if your application has been approved.

Note: Mechdyne will accept one application per organization each calendar year. Exceptions may be granted at Mechdyne’s sole discretion. Funding in any given year does not guarantee funding in subsequent years. Our guidelines and community contribution budget are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

Evaluation

If your application is approved for funding, Mechdyne may request that you provide a brief summary outlining how our contribution has helped benefit your organization and our community. Your evaluation may include:

• A brief summary outlining progress toward your objectives, funds raised and overall outcomes;
• Copies of any publicity and media material regarding Mechdyne’s contribution to your organization;
• Photograph(s) along with written permission authorizing Mechdyne to use your summary and photos in Mechdyne communications materials, i.e. web site, printed and/or electronic literature.