Mental Health & Wellness Affinity Group (MHWAG)
Collaboration and Non-Solicitation Policy*
One of the primary strengths and benefits of MHWAG membership is the ability to network and, in some cases, collaborate to improve the sector. Collaboration takes place both formally and informally. Members are encouraged to reach out to other members who may have similar identified interests. Members may also contact the MHWAG Coordinator to inquire about potential collaborators. By working together, members can achieve greater impact.
Members may approach other members to fund projects collaboratively and may also act as an administrator and a treasurer of funds received from other members for projects of mutual interest. In both these cases, the funding must ultimately be transferred to one or more outside organizations (and cannot be used to run any member's own programs).
Access to the MHWAG membership is a privilege and is not to be used for open-ended solicitation for business purposes or fundraising for any member's own organization.
*Adapted with permission from Philanthropic Foundations of Canada (2018)