GRANT ADJUDICATION

Applications are reviewed by an anonymous panel of volunteers from McKercher LLP with representation in both Saskatoon and Regina including staff, management and lawyers. Decisions are made after tallying results, discussion of shortlisted initiatives, and final vote.

Community involvement has always been a priority at McKercher LLP. Partners, lawyers, students, staff—all share a passion for giving back to the community, each in their own way and according to their own interests. We support that commitment through the donation of time, resources and dollars.

As a firm, historically, we have been committed to supporting local, provincial and national non-profit organizations and charitable events. We look for ways to create opportunities, to build communities, to promote next generation volunteers. Supporting the communities in which we work and live is part of our prairie pride.

Investments from McKercher LLP's community Fund align with our values statements. The projects we support fall under one or more of our pillars of support.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Supporting programs and projects with a mandate
of fostering diversity, equity and inclusion in communities including a focus on truth &
reconciliation.

Education & Literacy

Supporting programs and projects with a mandate of instructing, educating, and/or guiding knowledge with the purpose of providing opportunities for personal
growth in communities.

Community Development & Capacity

Supporting programs and projects with a mandate
of creating or enhancing general quality of life in communities with a focus on building a more
sustainable future for the communities.

The McKercher LLP panel will review the submissions for fit within one or more of the pillars of support as well as how the program/project fulfills a community need, whether the grant would assist in building capacity, whether there is an opportunity to increase the organization's profile and willingness to celebrate great work in general in the charitable sector.