The Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division has published a new resource created to help nonprofit organizations work through various ethical considerations related to accepting donations or forming collaborations with private companies.

While Risk vs. Reward: Considerations for non-profit organizations on ethical fundraising and forming collaborations uses specific examples of collaborations with companies that produce substances, the framework of the guide is applicable to any nonprofit organization considering a partnership with a private company. This guide discusses the different forms of collaborations, outlines benefits and risks, details how to assess an opportunity, and provides language to support decision-making. It’s also available in French.

The goal of this resource is to support agencies in ensuring their approach to collaborations considers the risks, both internally and externally, while honouring their unique position of promoting an important cause in the community.