Partners and grantees
Anthropocene Institute Communications Guidelines for Partners and Grantees
At the Anthropocene Institute, we are proud to support the work of our partners and funding recipients and believe in highlighting and sharing their successes and progress. These guidelines are intended to ensure that we are appropriately acknowledged as your partner and funder while supporting your efforts to garner visibility on the important work you are doing.
We appreciate your cooperation in following these guidelines to ensure consistent and accurate representation of our partnership in all public communications. Please note that for your planning purposes, we outline a specific review timeline below, which includes sending materials to us at least 1 to 2 weeks prior to submission for approval, depending on the materials.
At a glance
Anthropocene Institute
The only accurate form of our name — no other variations
1–2 weeks
Notice for review of materials; two weeks for press releases
Written permission
Required before using our name publicly
Use of Anthropocene Institute in Manuscripts and Other Public-Facing Materials
We request that our support be acknowledged in any manuscript, article, academic paper, presentation, social media post, conference materials, or website content that results from your Anthropocene Institute funded work. Proper acknowledgment is important to us, as it ensures transparency about the funding source.
Below are the key items to keep in mind when using our name:
Acknowledgment
We expect to be acknowledged as the funder of your project, program, or organization. The acknowledgment should be phrased clearly and in accordance with the guidelines provided below.
Approval process
As stated in our grant and investment terms, all funding recipients must seek and receive written permission before using our name publicly. Before submitting any manuscript or other public-facing materials for publication, we ask that you share it with us for approval of how the Anthropocene Institute is mentioned. This will help ensure the acknowledgment is accurate and aligned with our expectations.
Review timeline
We request that all materials be shared with us at Anthropocene Institute one to two weeks in advance of submission to allow for a thorough review. In most cases, we can provide feedback and/or approval more quickly, but please factor in this timeline when planning your submissions and communications.
Guidelines for acknowledgment
Our organization has specific language for how we should be mentioned. We should be referred to as Anthropocene Institute – no other variations are accurate. Anthropocene Institute should be identified as an institute dedicated to solving our climate emergency. Our location should be identified as California-based. Options for how we can be named as a funder include:
“(Name of funding recipient) received a (size of grant or investment) grant(investment) from Anthropocene Institute, a California-based organization founded to solve our climate emergency.
“(Name of funding recipient’s program) is funded by Anthropocene Institute. Through grants and investments, Anthropocene Institute supports efforts to advance innovative approaches for solving our climate emergency.
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Use of the Anthropocene Institute Name in Press Releases
We fully support our funding recipients in announcing new funding or support through press releases. When referencing our organization in your press release, please adhere to the following guidelines:
Press Release Announcements
You are welcome to issue a press release announcing our new support for your work. Please make sure to reference our funding of your project accurately.
Guidelines for Acknowledgment
Our organization has specific language for how we should be mentioned. Please see the Guidelines section above for our specific guidance—it is the same for any public-facing communication medium.
Approval Process
Prior to finalizing any press release, please send it to us for review and approval. This ensures the language is aligned with our expectations.
Review Timeline
We kindly request that all materials be shared with us at Anthropocene Institute two weeks in advance of submission to allow for a thorough review. In most cases, we will provide feedback and/or approval more quickly, but please factor in this timeline when planning your submissions and communications.
Editorial Input
We are happy to provide feedback if you desire editorial input on your press release or other larger pieces of writing. We want to ensure that all messaging aligns with our organization’s values and goals, even though our aim is to have public materials focused on you and the work we are supporting.
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Use of Anthropocene Institute Logo
Our logo is an important part of our brand identity, and we want to ensure it is used correctly.
Here’s what you need to know:
Downloadable Files
We provide high-resolution versions of our logo for use in presentations, websites, donor lists, and other materials. These files are available upon request.
Notification of Use
Before using our logo, please inform us in advance of where and how it will be used. This can be done when you request a high-resolution file.
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Media and Social Media
We are happy to do media interviews or speak with reporters related to a project or funding. We would appreciate advance notice when you plan to speak with the media or post about your Anthropocene Institute-funded work on social media.
Please do not misrepresent Anthropocene Institute as connected to Google, Alphabet, the founders of Google or the family offices connected to those founders. Any misrepresentations or errors need to be immediately corrected.
Should you receive additional questions about the Anthropocene Institute, please contact Marie Domingo or Stacy Williams. It is important to advise us of any media questions about Anthropocene Institute so we can prepare for inquiries.
Please tag us when posting on social media about our funded efforts or partnerships.
Our handles are:
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@anthrop_inst
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@anthropoceneinst.bsky.social
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Acknowledging Funding Recipients in Public Communications
We value our relationship with funding recipients and are committed to respecting any guidelines you may have about how your name is used in our public communications. With your permission, we generally limit our communications to acknowledging our funding recipients on our website.
Permission-Based Acknowledgement
We will always seek permission before naming your organization or project on our website or in any public-facing materials.
Reciprocal Guidelines
If you have specific guidelines regarding how your name should be represented or any other preferences for how we mention your organization, please feel free to share them with us. We are happy to reciprocate and ensure that your name and work are presented in a manner that aligns with your own communications standards.
In conclusion, we are proud to be a part of your important work and want to ensure that our partnership is represented accurately and respectfully in all communications. By following these guidelines, you help us maintain the integrity of our relationship while allowing your organization to shine as the true focus of public communications.
Thank you for your attention to these guidelines and for your collaboration in spreading the message of your impactful work!
Have questions?
You can reach us at marie@mariedomingo.com.