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Philanthropy is built on voluntary contributions for the common good. It is a tradition of generosity and sharing that enhances the quality of life. To ensure that philanthropy earns the trust and respect of the public, and that donors and potential donors have full confidence in the non-profit organizations they support, we affirm that all donors have the following rights:

• To be informed about the organization’s mission, how donated funds will be used, and its ability to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.
• To know the identities of those serving on the organization’s governing board and to expect them to exercise sound judgment in their stewardship.
• To have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements.
• To be assured that their contributions will be used for the purposes for which they were given.
• To receive proper acknowledgment and recognition.
• To have their donation information handled with confidentiality and respect, in accordance with the law.
• To expect professionalism in all interactions with representatives of the organization.
• To be informed whether those soliciting donations are volunteers, employees, or hired fundraisers.
• To have the option to remove their name from mailing lists the organization may share.
• To ask questions when making a donation and receive timely, truthful, and transparent answers.

Developed by: American Association of Fundraising Counsel (AAFRC), Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AAHP), Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).

Initial Endorsers: Independent Sector, National Catholic Development Conference (NCDC), National Committee on Planned Giving (NCPG), National Council for Resource Development (NCRD), United Way of America.

Source: ejabh.io/donor-bill-of-rights