Re:
ISOC shall create and maintain appropriate structures and programs
to coordinate donations intended to support the work of the IETF,
and these will include mechanisms for both in-kind and direct
contributions to the work supported by IASA. Since ISOC will be the
sole entity through whom donations may be made to the work of the
IETF, ISOC shall ensure that those programs are not unduly
restrictive. For the benefit of individuals, smaller organizations
and countries with developing economies, ISOC shall maintain
programs that allow for designated donations to the IETF."
Editors' note: Some have suggested we need explicit IETF consensus
on the above. So if you do not agree, please speak up ASAP.
snip...
ISOC shall create appropriate administrative structures to
coordinate such donations with the IASA. In-kind resources are
owned by the ISOC on behalf of the IETF and shall be reported and
accounted for in a manner that identifies them as such. Designated
monetary donations shall be credited to the appropriate IASA
account.
From ISOC's perspective, I would like to see the first paragraph
above stop after ....unduly restrictive. The last sentence is
unnecessarily restrictive and too proscriptive; and will
significantly reduce needed flexibility. This also seems to go
beyond the level of detail present in the rest of the document by
trying to define operational procedures for ISOC's "daily business".
This would also mean the first sentence in the following paragraph
beginning: "ISOC shall create... " should also be deleted.
ISOC will, of course, work to ensure that all contributions are
sought out, are appropriately recognized, and that barriers to
donations are nonexistent. It is obviously in all our interests to
do so. Managing a fundraising/recognition effort is complex and
there are many sensitivities, it should be done carefully and with
thought and as part of the organization's business and strategic
context.
Regards,
Lynn
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