Community Support

Our guidelines for donations and sponsorships in Midcoast Maine, so our giving goes where it can do the most good.

J. Edward Knight Insurance

Donations & Sponsorship Guidelines

J. Edward Knight Insurance is committed to being a responsible corporate citizen and supporting the communities we serve in Midcoast Maine. These guidelines outline our approach to donations and sponsorships, ensuring our contributions make a positive impact and reflect our commitment to giving back.

We understand that there are many worthy causes in our community. While we would love to support them all, we have a set budget for donations and sponsorships to ensure our giving is sustainable.

These guidelines help us focus our support on organizations that align with our values and can benefit most from our contributions. We appreciate your understanding that not all donation requests will be approved. This in no way reflects the value of your organization or event. We wish you the very best in your fundraising endeavors, regardless of our ability to contribute.

Our approach

Guiding principles

Community focus

We prioritize organizations that serve the residents of Midcoast Maine, focusing on areas such as education, initiatives for children, art and culture, land conservancy, and more.

Financial responsibility

We maintain a budget for donations and sponsorships, ensuring our contributions are sustainable.

Transparency and accountability

We will be transparent about our giving and hold ourselves accountable to support organizations that are reputable and use funds effectively.

No conflict of interest

We will avoid donations or sponsorships that create a conflict of interest with our core business or insurance products.

Employee engagement

We encourage employee volunteerism and may consider sponsorships that support employee-driven initiatives.

How we give

Ways we support our community

Dress Down for a Cause

Every Friday, our employees have the opportunity to dress casually by donating $2.00. The collected funds are then pooled and donated to a worthy cause chosen by our employees every two months.

Financial donations

We offer financial support to qualified non-profit organizations.

In-kind donations

We may donate resources such as office supplies or educational materials.

Volunteer time

We encourage employees to volunteer their time with approved organizations.

Sponsorships

We sponsor events or programs that align with our mission and community focus.

Ineligible requests

J. Edward Knight Insurance will not consider donations or sponsorships for the following:

Individuals
Political campaigns or lobbying efforts
Religious organizations (except for disaster relief or broadly-focused community programs)
Organizations promoting discrimination or hate speech
Organizations with poor financial management practices

Application process

Organizations seeking a donation or sponsorship from J. Edward Knight Insurance should submit a written request that includes:

A brief description of the organization and its mission
Details of the specific request (amount, type of support)
How the donation or sponsorship will be used and its benefit to the community
Proof of non-profit status (for donations)
Financial statements (for larger requests)

Applications can be submitted by mail to:

J. Edward Knight Insurance
Attn: Donations & Sponsorships Committee
157 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538

…or emailed to heidi@jedwardknight.com

Our commitment

Proud to support the communities we serve

J. Edward Knight Insurance is proud to support the communities we serve. These guidelines ensure our contributions make a positive impact and reflect our commitment to being a good corporate citizen.