A DONOR BILL of RIGHTS

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 not-for-profit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights:

1. 6.

To be informed of the organization’s mission, of To be assured that information about

the way the organization intends to their donations is handled with respect and with

use donated resources, and of its capacity to use confidentiality to the extent provided by law.

donations effectively for their intended purposes.

2. 7.

To be informed of the identity of those serving To expect that all relationships with

on the organization’s governing board, individuals representing organizations of interest

and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment to the donor will be professional in nature.

in its stewardship responsibilities.

3. 8.

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.

4. 9.

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.

5. 10.

To receive appropriate To feel free to ask questions when making

acknowledgment and recognition. a donation and to receive prompt, truthful

and forthright answers.

Developed by: American Association of Fund Raising Professionals (AAFRC), Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).

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