Provincetown Conservation Trust Gift Acceptance Policy

Whereas Provincetown Conservation Trust actively solicits gifts and grants to further the mission of the organization, and

Whereas there is the potential for controversy if certain gifts are accepted, the organization has adopted the following Gift Acceptance Policy:

When considering whether to solicit or accept gifts, the organization will consider the following factors:

• Values—whether the acceptance of the gift compromises any of the core values and mission of the Provincetown Conservation Trust 

• Compatibility—Whether there is compatibility between the intent of the donor and the organization’s use of the gift

• Public Relationships—whether acceptance of the gift damages the reputation of the Provincetown Conservation Trust

• Primary Benefit—whether the primary benefit is to Provincetown Conservation Trust versus the donor

• Consistency—is acceptance of the gift consistent with prior practice?

• Form of Gift—Is the gift offered in a form that Provincetown Conservation Trust can use without incurring substantial expense, time, or difficulty?

• Effect on Future Giving—Will the gift encourage or discourage future gifts?

All decisions to solicit and/or accept potentially controversial gifts will be made by the Board of Trustees in consultation with the President and the Treasurer. The primary consideration will be the impact of the gift on the organization.

In addition, certain types of gifts must be reviewed prior to acceptance due to the special liabilities they may pose for the Provincetown Conservation Trust. Examples of gifts which will be subject to review include gifts of real property, gifts of personal property, and gifts of securities.