• To be informed of Alternatives’ mission, of the way the organization 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 Alternatives’ governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in the stewardship responsibilities.
• To have access to Alternatives’ most recent audited 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 the law.
• To be assured that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.
• To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.
• To be assured in the knowledge that Alternatives does not sell, trade or otherwise share its mailing lists.
• To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.
• To be informed how personal information will be used and how to be removed from any Alternatives mailing or phone contact list.