PHILANTHROPY is
based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of
giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To assure
that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public,
and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the
non-profit organization and causes they are asked to support, we
declare that all donors have these rights:
I. VI.
To be informed of the organization's To be assured that information about
missions, of the way the organization intends their donations is handled with respect
to use donations effectively for their intended and with confidentiality to the
purposes. extent provided by law.
II.
VII.
To be informed of the identity of those serving To expect that all relationships with
on the organization's governing board, and individuals representing organizations
to expect the board to exercise prudent of interest to the donor will be
judgement in its stewardship responsibilities. professional in nature.
III.
VIII.
To have access to the organization's To be informed whether those seeking
most
recent financial statements.
donations are volunteers, employees of
the organization or hired solicitors.
IV.
IX.
To be assured their gifts will be used for To have the opportunity for their
the purposes for which they were given. names to be deleted from mailing lists
that an organization may intend to share.
V.
X.
To receive appropriate acknowledgement To feel free to ask questions when
and
recognition.
making a donation and to receive
prompt, truthful and fortright
answers.
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