To be informed of the Foundation’s mission, of the way the Foundation intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.
To be informed of the identity of those serving on the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, and to expect the Board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.
To have access to the Foundation’s most recent financial statements.
To be assured your gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.
To receive appropriate acknowledgment and recognition.
To be assured that information about your donation is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
To expect that all interactions with the Foundation will be professional in nature.
To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers or paid staff.
To have competent administration that can implement procedures to carry out Board policies.
To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful, and forthright answers.