I.

VI.

To be informed of the organization's mission, of the way the orgnaization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.

To be assured that information about their donations is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.

II.

VII.

To be informed of the identity of those serving on the governing board, and to expect the board to use prudent judgement in its stewardship responsibilities.

To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.

III.

VIII.

To have access to the organization's most recent financial statements.

To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.

IV.

IX.

To be asssured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.

To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.

V.

X.

To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.

To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.