Commitment to Neutrality

The National Society for Education, Mentoring, and Media (NSEMM) upholds a non-partisan stance, dedicated to providing services to individuals irrespective of their political, ideological, or religious beliefs. NSEMM expects all tutors and staff members to maintain neutrality regarding political, ideological, and religious matters while operating within an NSEMM environment.

Political and Ideological Neutrality

• Endorsement Policy: NSEMM refrains from endorsing or opposing any candidate for public office and abstains from making contributions to political campaigns or action committees.
• Lobbying Activities: NSEMM does not engage in lobbying activities that would necessitate registration under local laws and regulations. However, the organization may conduct educational initiatives to enlighten the public about topics related to its mission, such as hosting public forums or creating educational materials on education, mentoring, and media.
• Advocacy: NSEMM may undertake advocacy endeavors aligned with its mission and goals, provided they do not constitute lobbying or partisan political activity. For instance, NSEMM may advocate for or against ballot measures concerning education, mentoring, or media.

Diversity, Inclusion, and View Neutrality

• Encouragement of Expression: NSEMM promotes diversity, inclusion, and viewpoint neutrality. Students are encouraged to freely express their views and opinions without the fear of reprisal or discrimination from their tutors.
• Training and Support: NSEMM provides comprehensive training and support to tutors on matters related to diversity, inclusion, and maintaining viewpoint neutrality to foster a conducive learning environment for all individuals.

In addition to the above, NSEMM adheres to the following principles:

1. Respect: NSEMM tutors should respect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of their students.
2. Professionalism: NSEMM tutors should maintain a professional and respectful demeanor at all times.
3. Accountability: NSEMM tutors should be accountable for their actions and uphold the highest standards of conduct.

NSEMM believes these principles are essential to providing high-quality educational services to all individuals, regardless of their political, ideological, or religious views.

Fundraising and Donations Policy

Planning An Event, Activity, or Challenge

• Age Requirement: Participants organising fundraising activities for NSEMM must be 18 or over by the Event Date. For events involving children, they must be supervised by an adult and have consent from a parent or guardian. Children must be supervised in a way that ensures safety and should have the appropriate staff-to-participant ratio.
• Responsibility: Participants acknowledge that the fundraising event, activity, or challenge is their responsibility, including all associated costs and liabilities. NSEMM does not assume any responsibility or liability for the event and it will not be covered by NSEMM’s insurance program.
• Insurance: Participants are responsible for arranging their own insurance, if applicable, and ensuring that all contractors and external facilities used have adequate insurance coverage.
• Health and Safety: Participants are responsible for the health and safety of all individuals involved in the event, activity, or challenge.
• Compliance: Participants must ensure compliance with food hygiene standards and obtain relevant licenses for activities such as selling alcohol at the event.

Fundraising

• Efforts: Participants agree to use their best endeavors to raise money for NSEMM in connection with their participation in the event.
• Donation Use: Participants will clarify to supporters that any money donated to NSEMM will be treated as a donation and used for the organisation’s work with children.
• Refunds: Donations are generally not refundable, even if the event does not take place.
• Forwarding Donations: Participants will forward all donated funds to NSEMM, either by cash, cheque, CAF, or via an online giving provider, no later than four weeks after the event.
• Lawful Means: Participants will use lawful means to fundraise for NSEMM and will not engage in activities that bring the charity’s name into disrepute.

Terms and Conditions for Fundraisers

Participants agree to abide by the following terms and conditions when fundraising for NSEMM:

• Participants will not use NSEMM’s logo without prior permission and will allow NSEMM to approve any materials produced.
• Participants will inform event attendees that they are raising money “in aid of” NSEMM.
• Participants will not incur any costs, claims, losses, or liabilities on behalf of NSEMM.
• Participants will contact NSEMM before conducting raffles, lotteries, or public events and will comply with any guidance or legal requirements issued by NSEMM.
• Participants will obtain approval from NSEMM before approaching press or celebrities for support.
• Participants will secure necessary approvals for street collections or collections on private property and will not conduct house-to-house collections.

Confirmation

Participants confirm that they have read, understood, and agree to all the terms and conditions outlined above. NSEMM may terminate the relationship if participants breach any of the terms and conditions.

Please print and keep a copy of this agreement for reference. For questions or concerns, participants can contact [email protected].

Thank you for your support and good luck with your fundraising!