Policy 7: Partnership & Vetting Policy

7.1 Purpose

This policy establishes criteria and procedures for evaluating and approving partnerships with Web3 platforms, DAOs, and other crypto-related entities, protecting the organization from reputational and operational risks.

7.2 Partnership Categories

Category	Examples	Approval Required
Donation Platforms	The Giving Block, Endaoment, Giveth	[ED/Finance Committee/Board]
DAOs	Gitcoin, funding DAOs, governance participation	[ED/Board]
Technical Partners	Wallet providers, custody solutions, consultants	[ED/IT Lead]
Marketing/PR	Influencers, projects, co-marketing	[Communications/ED]

7.3 Vetting Checklist

Before entering any partnership, verify:

7.3.1 Organizational Legitimacy

☐ Legal registration verified (if applicable)
☐ Public documentation available (website, whitepaper, terms of service)
☐ Key team members identified and verifiable (LinkedIn, public profiles)
☐ Track record of delivering on commitments

7.3.2 Technical & Security

☐ Smart contract audits completed (if applicable)
☐ Security practices documented
☐ No history of hacks, exploits, or security breaches
☐ Treasury/funds verifiable on blockchain explorer

7.3.3 Reputation & Community

☐ Active presence on verified social media channels
☐ Positive community sentiment (check Discord, Twitter, forums)
☐ No association with scams, rug pulls, or controversial projects