Donor Bill of Rights

1. To be informed of the organization’s mission, of the way the organization intendsto 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 on the organization’s governingboard, 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. 确保他们的天赋会被用于他们被赋予的目的。
5. To receive appropriate acknowledgment and recognition.
6. To be assured that information about their donations is handled with respect andwith confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
7. 期望与捐助方感兴趣的组织的代表个人的所有关系都是专业性质的。
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组织可能打算共享。
10. To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt,如实而直率的回答。

The Donor Bill of Rights was created in 2001 by the American Association of FundRaising Council (AAFRC), Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), theAssociation of Fundraising Professionals, (AFP), and the Council for Advancement andSupport of Education (CASE). It has been endorsed by numerous organizations.

Privacy Statement

Hope College respects the privacy of its benefactors and constituency and maintains对其资助者严格保密。The Hope College Office of Philanthropy and Engagementretains and updates personal information, including name, mailing address, telephone number, email address as well as self-reported information.Information is used only by Hope College to assure accurate records and to assist thecollege in its programs.