CATEGORY IV:  Event Programs

• An organization that applies for a program must be a Nebraska not-for-profit organization or an educational institution.

• Applications for Speakers Bureau programs must be received by the NHC no more than one year and no less than 30 days before the program date.

• NHC Speakers Bureau programs may not be used as fundraisers.

• NHC Speakers Bureau programs may not be used to promote particular political positions or points of view. All NHC programs must be balanced.

• Admission fees may not be charged for NHC Speakers Bureau programs.

• The project director must notify the NHC and the speaker of any changes in the program as soon as possible.

• Speakers Bureau final reports must be received by the NHC no more than 10 days after the program.

• The sponsoring organization must acknowledge NHC funding in all print materials, media interviews, and at the beginning of each NHC Speakers Bureau program.

• The NHC poster must be displayed at the location of the Speakers Bureau program and be clearly visible.

• The organization must fulfill all publicity requirements for the NHC Speakers Bureau program (the NHC will send the organization a publicity packet after the request form is processed).

• The processing fee is $50 per speaker plus $50 per program. For example, two speakers each conducting two programs would cost the organization $300). There is no limit on the number of speakers and/or programs as long as they are for the same event. The processing fee must accompany the application form. Applications will NOT be processed without this fee.

• Each organization is limited to two NHC Speakers Bureau events or programs per calendar year.

• The organization must hold the NHC Speakers Bureau programs in an accessible public place with sufficient space to accommodate at least 50 people.

• The organization must guarantee that all the NHC Speakers Bureau programs will be free and open to the public.

• The organization must give the NHC funding credit before EVERY program.

• The organization must have a promotional/marketing plan for the NHC Speakers Bureau programs at the event.

• Organization must have a central theme and a need for multiple programs that support the event theme.

• The event can run for multiple days, but they must be consecutive.  The organization must pay the speaker(s) on the day of the program (the NHC processes checks on the 15th and 30th of each month).  The organization must deposit the check and write the speaker a check from the organization for the same amount as the NHC check.
  

• Contributions from individuals to support the programming of the Nebraska Humanities Council at the Speakers Bureau program should be returned with the final report.

• Individuals interested in making a gift at a later date should be encouraged to contact the NHC offices directly.

• The NHC requires a notice of the cancellation of a program at least 15 days before the program, or the organization forfeits the processing fee.

• If an organization fails to contact the speaker about the cancellation of a program, the organization is responsible for paying the speaker honorarium and travel cost in full.

• Failure to comply with NHC Speakers Bureau policies can result in the organization not receiving future funding from the NHC.