Donor's 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:
I
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. 		VI
To be assured that information about their donations is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
II
To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization's governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgement in its stewardship responsibilities. 		VII
To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.
III
To have access to the organization's most recent financial statements. 		VIII
To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.
IV
To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given. 		IX
To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.
V
To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition. 		X
To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.
DEVELOPED BY
  • American Association of Fund Raising Counsel (AAFRC)
  • Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP)
  • Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
  • Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
 ENDORSED BY (in formation)
  • Independent Sector
  • National Catholic Development Conference (NCDC)
  • National Committee on Planned Giving (NCPG)
  • Council for Resource Development (CRD)
  • United Way of America

Ways To Give

$2,000 Provides 1 month of medical supplies used to treat 600 patients in the Free Health Care Center.

$1,100 Helps 11 people with monthly bus passes to attend workforce development classes at Catholic Charities.

$565 Houses, feeds and provides support services for a former homeless family of four for two weeks at our Butler county Safe Harbor transitional residence.

$118 Provides 50 meals at St. Joseph's House of Hospitality for former homeless men age 50+.

$40 Provides1 hour of supportive counseling and baby care items for a young mom-to-be.

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Pittsburgh

212 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: 412-456-6999
info@ccpgh.org

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