Programs
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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.
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To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization's governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.
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To have access to the organization's most recent financial statements.
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To be assured their gifts will be used for the purpose for which they were given.
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To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.
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To be assured that information about their donations is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
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To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.
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To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.
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To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.
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To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.
AFP Foundation for Philanthropy endorses the text of this statement in its entirety as developed by the American Association of Fund-Raising Council, Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, Council for Advancement and Support of Education and Association of Fundraising Professionals.
The Southern Lit Alliance (formerly the Arts & Education Council) celebrates Southern writers and readers through community education and innovative literary arts experiences. We do this through our programs, the Celebration of Southern Literature, Education Enrichment for children and through Special Literary Events.
With your help, we will continue these important learning opportunities for adults and children.
We sincerely appreciate your support. Thank you!
