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Community Criteria
IMS Community donations are usually granted to 1-2 qualifying nonprofit organizations each business quarter, however IMS reserves the right to modify the number based on available resources.
IMS Community Criteria
IMS Community donations are for non profit organizations who are
seeking solutions for their website needs. Applicants understand they
are applying for donated products or services provided by IMS Eligibility is based on
qualifying criteria established by IMS. Assessment of needs,
organizational goals and priorities, as well as staff abilities, are
all determining factors used in the selection process.
Ideal Candidate Profile
To help organizations decide if they qualify for IMS Community
donations, here are some general guidelines to better understand if
your website needs are a good match for an IMS solution. - Your organization has previous experience working with outside consultants and places a value in that relationship.
- Your
organization places a value on its website and has the staff (at least
one point person) who is available to make updates to keep it fresh.
- You have closely evaluated IMS Solutions and feel your organization's needs will be met by our offerings.
- You have made an outline of your "ideal" site and can identify your sections. (top level navigation buttons)
- You understand that whenever
possible IMS tries to be accommodating to its IMS Community recipients,
however some requests fall outside the scope of the donated award and
may not be included in the initial signed contract, which clearly
outlines what the recipient can expect. Recipients are always free to expand on initial
capabilities as their needs and budget allow.)
IMS Does Not Consider
- Applications from individuals
- Applications from organizations outside of the United States
- Applications from For Profit Ventures
- Applications
from organizations which may distribute offensive material or
discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender,
national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status.
How long does the Selection Process take?
Usually after reviewing your application IMS will notify you via
email within a couple weeks to let you know if your organization
qualifies as a good candidate for an IMS solution. After that the
selection process depends on the number of qualified applicants ahead
of your organization and the availability of IMS resources during that
quarter.
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