Earlier this month I posted about the Red Cross. March is Red Cross month in Canada, you can see my original post here. Now because of the tragic occurrences in Japan the Red Cross has set up a donation page on their site to except donations that are greatly needed. If you are able to financially donate you can do so by visiting here . If you are not in a position to donate money, you can always donate your time locally. Remember to check out the many resources available through the Red Cross, you never know if you or a loved one will need them.
The Canadian Red Cross Society
Statement of Donor Rights*
- to be clear about our mission and how The Canadian Red Cross Society intends to spend their donations
- to know that their donation will be used for the purpose for which it was given
- to trust that information about their donation will remain confidential to the Society to the extent provided by law
- to be assured that their donation will be banked promptly and spent within a reasonable time
- to receive appropriate thanks and recognition
- to receive, upon request, all published financial statements
- to know that complaints will be taken seriously, handled promptly and responses will be sent swiftly
- to seek accurate professional advice on tax efficient giving methods
- to receive prompt and accurate answers to questions
- to be provided with reports on the way that funds have been spent
- to be treated professionally and with respect during fund-raising campaigns
- to choose to be excluded from any future solicitations
- to expect that there is a fair and proper balance between the interests of donors and the aims and objectives of The Canadian Red Cross Society
- to know that there is no obligation to buy an incentive or to return it
- to know whether an individual soliciting funds is a volunteer, an employee, a hired solicitor or other
- to have the right to remain anonymous
- to know that donor names will never be sold
- to request that their name not be exchanged for fundraising purposes
- to have the right to escalate a complaint to The Canadian Red Cross Society’s Board of Governors and if still not satisfied to submit a complaint directly to the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy.
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