Donor Bill of Rights

• Donors will be informed of the organizations mission, the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.
• Donors will be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization’s governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in the stewardship responsibilities.
• Donors will be assured their gifts will be used for the purpose for which they were given.
• Donors will receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.
• Donors will be assured information about their donation is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
• Donors can expect all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.
• Donors will be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.
• Donors should be free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.