Dow Inc. · NYSE:DOW
Dow — Investor Presentation (2018)
17 slides from Dow's investor presentation, 2018
Slide 1: Seadrift Operations Community Grant Program
Seadrift Operations Community Grant Program
Slide 2: Dow's Charitable Giving Philosophy
Dow’s Charitable Giving Philosophy • Dow is not just operating in communities, we are a part of them • We have been in this community for over 75 years. We want to support our communities now and in the future • Our success is dependent on our communities’ success • Dow is moving away from “checkboo
Slide 3: Dow's Charitable Giving Programs
Dow’s Charitable Giving Programs • Annual United Way Employee Giving Campaign • In-kind and materials donations to Habitat for Humanity • Signature STEM Partnerships with Chemical Education Foundation and FIRST® • And…. DOW GIVES COMMUNITY GRANTS!
Slide 4: The Purpose of Dow Gives Grant Programs
The Purpose of Dow Gives Grant Programs • Established to fund sustainable community service projects and STEM initiatives in communities located in Dow’s area of influence (30 mile radius from site operations) • Designed to address specific community needs, solve problems, or improve the quality of
Slide 5: Dow's Global Citizenship Priority Areas
9 obad cities luip Educator Empowerment Partner with educators to build STEM teaching and leadership sklls. Support ‘educators through employee engagment inside and outside of ‘the classroom, Increase Food Productivity & Prevent Waste Increase agricultural yields and productivity, ‘and provide value
Slide 6: Eligibility Qualifications for a Community Grant
Eligibility Qualifications for a Community Grant • Charitable or non-profit organizations (have a 501(c)(3) non-profit tax designation) or be municipal or government agency • Based in Victoria and Calhoun Counties. If not based here, must show proof that grant funds will be spent on a program/projec
Slide 7: Who/What Does NOT Qualify?
Who/What Does NOT Qualify? • For-profit businesses • Religious organizations for the sole benefit of that religious organization • Individual sports teams • Political organizations or candidates • Labor unions • Homeowners associations • Individuals • Projects outside the designated funding area • 5
Slide 8: Qualifying Projects Must…
Qualifying Projects Must… • Take place over a specific period of time and have long-term benefits • Tangible, re-usable items • Meet identified needs, solve a problem, or improve quality of life in the community or in the classroom • Align with one or more of Dow’s six Global Citizenship priority ar
Slide 9: Project Examples
Project Examples • Environmental education • Community facility renovations • Science lab equipment • Medical/emergency response equipment • Food recovery/allocation • Weather stations • Educational gardens • Work skills development • Water conservation
Slide 10: Community and Education Grants Funds Cannot Be Used For
Community and Education Grants Funds Cannot Be Used For: • Office equipment, travel expenses, printing costs, advertising, fundraising events, dues and memberships or lobbying expenses • Professional fees (engineering/architect design), salaries, entry fees, scholarships • Transportation e.g. vans,
Slide 11: Community Grants Application Structure
Community Grants Application Structure • Maximum $7,500 – lower requests are accepted and encouraged • Include a detailed budget for funds • Funds will be allocated based on committee review • One application per organization; a tax ID number will only be accepted once
Slide 12: Community Grants – Application Steps
Community Grants – Application Steps • To apply go to: https://www.dow.com/en-us/about-dow/locations/texas/seadrift/community-success Click on Submit an Online Application. Select “United States of America”, “Texas” and “Freeport, TX” in the drop down menus. Be sure to complete all sections of the a
Slide 13: CyberGrants Application Screen Shot
CyberGrants Application Screen Shot
Slide 14: Grant Selection Process
Grant Selection Process • Selection committee of external community members and Dow employees • Score each project according to criteria • Meet in October to discuss scoring and allocate funds • Projects can be partially funded
Slide 15: Grants Review Timeline
Grants Review Timeline • Application Deadline Sunday, September 30 • Selection Committee Meets Late October 2018 • All applicants notified Early November 2018 • Community Grants Recipient Event November 2018
Slide 16: Advice for applying organizations
Advice for applying organizations • Make sure your organization qualifies • Provide your 501(c)(3) info • Answer all the questions on the application • Ask only for what you need • Show you’ve done your homework (needs, budget) • Demonstrate results • Have a long-term plan • Get your application in
Slide 17: Contact Info
Contact Info Dow Public Affairs Website: https://www.dow.com/en-us/about-dow/locations/texas/seadrift/community-success E-mail: ffpcont@dow.com Phone: 361-553-3058