Sponsors
The 867 Foundation thrives because of the generous support
from our
Community Sponsors,
Sustaining Board Members
and Regular Members.
Sponsorship Levels
Platinium - $10,000 annually. A community stakeholder
that wants to receive consistent premium acknowledgement at a
minimum of four events each year which the 867 Foundation
participates in.
Gold - $5,000 annually. A community stakeholder
who wants to receive consistent acknowledgement at each of
four major events each hear which the 867 Foundation
participates in.
Silver - $3,000 per event, Community
stakeholders who receive acknowledgement for their support at
an individual event The 867 Foundation participates in.
Copper - $1,000 Per event, Community stakeholders who receive acknowledgement for their support at an individual event The 867 Foundation participates in.
Sustaining Sponsors - $ 10,000 deposit and
continuing event support. Premier placement in all
collateral's and public announcement at all events. Sustaining
sponsors are key community stakeholders in the Innovation
Community..
MEMBERSHIP in the 867 Foundation
Membership in the 867 Foundation is by nomination and
approval. Members must be professional organizations which
have an interest in protecting and licensing intangible
properties. Memberships are paid annually and are in three
classes. Founders, Supporting and Regular.
Membership in the 867 Foundation is governed by the Constitution
of the 867 Foundation. The Constitution acts and the
bylaws and guidance document for policy and operations of the
organization.
Founders are those original founding companies who
were instrumental in the creation and organization of the 867
Foundation, Currently, there are three Founding Members who
also sit on the Governing Board. The Founders may serve up to
[5] years before rotating off the Governing Board.
Supporting Members are those who sit on one of the
Governing Board and contribute to the major underwriting of
the 867 Foundation. There are four rotating chairs filled by
Supporting Members who also sit on the Governing Board. These
sit on the Board for no more than [3] years. The Governing
Board approves the Standards, Policies and Codes of Conduct
for the membership of The 867 Foundation. They approve and
certify professionals in the licensing of unregistered
intangible properties as well as software that conforms to the
requirements and function of the 867 Framework.
Regular Members are all those other members who have
voting rights to nominate members to the Governing Board and
to Advisory Committees as may be formed by the Governing Board
for the governance and establishing of policy and standards to
further support the 867 Framework.