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.