Donor Bill of Rights

Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. 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 nonprofit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights:

One

To be informed of Clary Garden's mission, of the way Clary Garden intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.

Two

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.

Three

To have access to Clary's most recent financial statements upon request.​

Four

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

Five

To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.

Six

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

Seven

To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.

Eight

To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.

Nine

To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.​

Ten

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

Conflict of Interest Statement

Sheri Cappello, President of the SLC and Melinda Placanica, Chief Executive Officer of the SLC are members of the Board of Directors for Clary Garden, Ltd. Both individuals have signed a Conflict of Interest Policy drafted by legal counsel which outlines their roles and limitations on the Clary Garden Board. This document has been reviewed and distributed to all members of the Clary Garden Board of Directors.