As a donor, you have certain rights. Among them are:
 

• Know how the funds of an organization are being spent.
• Know what the programs you support are accomplishing.
• Know that the organization complies with federal, state, and municipal laws.
• Restrict or designate your gifts to a particular project within the organization's mission objectives.
• A timely and courteous response to your inquiries about finances and programs.
• Visit office and program sites of an organization to talk personally with the staff.
• Give cheerfully without being pressured by the organization.
• Obtain a copy of the organization's most recent audited financial statements
• Know that all appeals for funds are truthful and accurate.
• To receive appropriate acknowledgment of all gifts.
• To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.
• To have the opportunity to delete your name from mailing lists that an organization intends to share.
• Know that there is a responsible governing board providing oversight to the organization's mission.