The John Templeton Foundation expects to be mentioned as a grant underwriter in all press releases announcing the funded grant, and in all press releases announcing the results of the grant or announcing a particular event, survey, conferences, etc. All press releases must be approved by a representative from the Foundation's Communications Department in a timely manner, and must include the proper description of the Foundation's mission.

When referencing the Foundation it is important to state the correct name: the John Templeton Foundation. In a press release or document, using the shortened term Templeton Foundation is permissible only after using the John Templeton Foundation as the first reference.

It is important that representatives from the Foundation's Communications Department be kept advised of media relations strategy, receive media updates, and be included as a non-participating attendee for on-line, telephone, or in-person press conferences.

For marketing, advertising and promotional grants, the Foundation expects to receive timely copies of strategic planning documents and/or notification of promotional campaigns. An informal schedule for conversations about planned activities is also expected.

Communications Department Contacts:

Pamela P. Thompson
Vice President of Communications
Tel:   (610) 941-5194
Cell: (610) 772-3576
pthompson@templeton.org

Clio Alexandra Mallin
Communications Senior Associate
Tel:   (610) 941-2913
cmallin@templeton.org

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