Donor Bill of Rights

Policy Statement

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, donors have established rights.

Reason for Policy

This policy is designed to provide guidance to donors, explaining the rights they have when supporting Adelphi.

Who Is Governed by this Policy

Faculty and Staff

Policy

Donor Bill of Rights

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. To have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements.
4. To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.
5. To receive appropriate acknowledgment and recognition.
6. To be assured that information about their donations is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
7. To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.
8. To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.
9. To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.
10. To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.

Principles of the E-Donor Bill of Rights

自《捐赠人权利法案》(Donor Bill of Rights)出台以来，慈善领域发生了巨大变化。一个关键的变化是越来越多地利用技术来促进慈善捐赠，主要是通过互联网。虽然互联网作为慈善捐赠工具具有巨大的潜力，但它也为捐赠者和慈善机构带来了新的挑战。由于互联网是捐赠的新媒介，最佳实践才刚刚开始被确定，许多捐赠者和慈善机构对他们在网上的权利和责任都不确定。

The E-Donor Bill of Rights is intended to complement the original document and provide further and more detailed guidance for the new world of online giving. In addition to the rights outlined in the Donor Bill of Rights, online donors should demand the following of their online solicitors:

1. To be clearly and immediately informed of the organization’s name, identity, nonprofit or for-profit status, its mission, and purpose when first accessing the organization’s website.
2. To have easy and clear access to alternative contact information other than through the website or email.
3. To be assured that all third-party logos, trademarks, trust marks and other identifying, sponsoring, and/or endorsing symbols displayed on the website are accurate, justified, up-to-date, and clearly explained.
4. To be informed of whether or not a contribution entitles the donor to a tax deduction and of all limits on such deduction based on applicable laws.
5. To be assured that all online transactions and contributions occur through a safe, private, and secure system that protects the donor’s personal information.
6. To be clearly informed if a contribution goes directly to the intended charity, or is held by or transferred through a third party.
7. To have easy and clear access to an organization’s privacy policy posted on its website and be clearly and unambiguously informed about what information an organization is gathering about the donor and how that information will be used.
8. To be clearly informed of opportunities to opt out of data lists that are sold, shared, rented, or transferred to other organizations.
9. To not receive unsolicited communications or solicitations unless the donor has “opted in” to receive such materials.

Definitions

This policy does not have definitions associated with it at this time. Upon periodic policy review this area will be evaluated to determine if additional information is needed to supplement the policy.

Forms

This policy does not have forms associated with it at this time. Upon periodic policy review this area will be evaluated to determine if additional information is needed to supplement the policy.

Related Information

值得注意的是，阿德尔菲大学没有从事出售任何大学捐赠信息的行卡塔尔世界杯时间表为。

Document History

• Last Reviewed Date: October 29, 2017
• Last Revised Date: October 29, 2017
• Policy Origination Date: Unknown

Who Approved This Policy

Brady Crook, Vice President of University Advancement