Donor Bill of Rights

At Long Island Cares, we believe that philanthropy is rooted in trust, respect, and the shared commitment to the common good. Donors are at the heart of our mission, and it is essential that you feel confident in how your generosity is received, managed, and put to work for our community.

As part of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), we honor the Donor Bill of Rights, which ensures transparency, accountability, and respect in every interaction. These rights are in place so that you — our supporters — can give with confidence, knowing your contributions are making a meaningful and ethical impact.

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:

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

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To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization’s governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.

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

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

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To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.

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

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

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

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

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

ADOPTED IN 1993 • COPYRIGHT AFP, AHP, CASE, GIVING INSTITUTE 2015 • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED DEVELOPED BY: Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Giving Institute: Leading Consultants to Non-Profits

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