Episode 35: Philanthropic Naming and Sponsorship Naming Rights

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In this episode, we spoke with Susan Storey, a Partner at KCI Philanthropy and Suzanne Duncan, a Professor at Ryerson University.

The Topic: Philanthropic Naming and Sponsorship Naming Rights

SOME OF WHAT YOU WILL HEAR:

  • Commensurate-ness. Yes, we’ve made a new word, now it’s legit.

  • The importance of securing donor commitment to your mission before you start talking about naming

  • Naming term expectations aka the “forever plaque”

  • Policy and naming agreement tips

  • And much more!

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EPISODE 35 PANELISTS

Susan Storey

Partner
KCI Philanthropy
Toronto, Ontario

Suzanne Duncan

Professor
Ryerson University
Toronto, Ontario



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