Bill of Rights

Donor's Bill of Rights

To ensure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the CERGE-EI Foundation and the causes they are asked to support, we hereby guarantee these rights to all our donors:

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To be informed of the CERGE-EI Foundation's mission, of the way it intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes

To be informed of the identity of those serving on the CERGE-EI Foundation's governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities

To have access to the CERGE-EI Foundation's most recent financial statements

To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given

To receive appropriate acknowledgment and recognition

To be assured that information about their donation is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law

To expect that all relationships with individuals representing CERGE-EI Foundation will be professional in nature

To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of CERGE-EI Foundation or hired solicitors

To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that the CERGE-EI Foundation may intend to share

To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers

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