Sponsor a Project

Who is a Project Sponsor?

A Project Sponsor is a person who identifies, initiates or represents a community infrastructure project and acts as the principal point of contact between the project and Project Earth.

Project Sponsors may be members of a local community, representatives of community organisations, professionals, aid workers, university students, recent graduates or other individuals who wish to contribute their time, skills and experience.

A Project Sponsor helps explain the needs of the community, develop a project proposal, coordinate relevant people and resources, and maintain communication with Project Earth as the project progresses.

Where appropriate, the Sponsor will work with community representatives, technical specialists and an allocated Project Earth Project Manager to develop the project and address its requirements.

Project Sponsors are expected to provide accurate information, maintain appropriate communication and act responsibly in representing the interests of the community.

Project Earth aims to establish long-term relationships with Project Sponsors, enabling people and organisations to participate in multiple projects over time.

Project funding and expenditure remain subject to Project Earth's proposed financial management, approval and accountability procedures. A Sponsor's responsibilities for any funds must be expressly authorised and must not be assumed merely through registration.

Who Can Become a Project Sponsor?

How Project Sponsors Contribute

Project Sponsors may assist with:

• Identifying community infrastructure needs.
• Consulting community members and local organisations.
• Preparing and submitting project proposals.
• Collecting photographs, site information and supporting documentation.
• Identifying technical, material and human resource requirements.
• Assisting with preliminary project budgets and planning.
• Coordinating local participation and professional assistance.
• Communicating with the allocated Project Earth Project Manager.
• Providing progress information and supporting project reporting.
• Helping establish continuing relationships between Project Earth and local communities.

The nature of each Sponsor's contribution will depend on their skills, experience, availability and the requirements of the individual project.

Students and recent graduates may participate with appropriate academic or professional supervision where necessary.