Donor Bill of Rights

  • 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.