Donor Bill of Rights

Donor Bill of Rights

PHILANTHROPY

A Commitment To The Common Good

 

Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the benefit of society. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that significantly contributes to the quality of life. To ensure that philanthropy continues to merit the respect and trust of the general public, and to assure donors and prospective donors that their support is appreciated and responsibly managed, the Saint Louis Chess Club affirms that all donors have the following rights.

Donor Bill of Rights

Informed Mission & Use of Resources

Donors have the right to be informed about the organization’s mission, how the organization plans to use donated resources, and the organization’s ability to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.

Knowledge of Governance

Donors are entitled to know the identity of those serving on the organization’s governing board and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.

Access to Financial Information

Donors have the right to access the organization’s most recent financial statements.

Assurance of Proper Use

Donors are assured that their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.

Acknowledgement & Recognition

Donors will receive appropriate acknowledgment and recognition for their contributions.

Confidentiality of Information

Donors can be confident that information about their donation is handled with respect and confidentiality, in accordance with the law.

Professional Relationships

Donors should expect that all relationships with individuals representing the organization will be professional in nature.

Clarity of Solicitation

Donors have the right to know whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization, or hired solicitors.

Control Over Mailing Lists

Donors have the opportunity to have their names removed from mailing lists that the organization may intend to share.

Freedom to Ask Questions

Donors are encouraged to ask questions when making a donation and have the right to receive prompt, truthful, and forthright answers.

Thank You For Your Donation

By making a gift of $1,000 or more, you are helping sustain chess through education, the arts, culture, and sport in the city of St Louis and beyond.