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Donor Bill of Rights

A Gift to the Clinton Public Hospital Foundation is a Gift of Trust

Philanthropy is a voluntary act that strengthens our hospital and uplifts our entire community. It reflects a spirit of generosity and care that is vital to the quality of life in Clinton and the surrounding area.

A gift to the Clinton Public Hospital Foundation is more than just a donation—it’s a gift of trust. Trust that we will act responsibly, with integrity, and always in the best interest of the hospital and its patients.

We are committed to honoring that trust by using every donation wisely, transparently, and with purpose. To ensure that all donors feel confident in their decision to give, we uphold the highest standards of accountability and respect.

To that end, we support and uphold the Donor Bill of Rights.

The Donor Bill of Rights was created by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and the Giving Institute: Leading Consultants to Non-Profits. It has been endorsed by numerous organizations.

  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 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 received appropriate acknowledgment and recognition.
  6. To be assured that information about their donation 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.

 

“Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), all rights reserved.  Reprinted with permission from the Association of Fundraising Professionals.”