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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 assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the not-for-profit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights.

I. 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.

II. To be informed of the identify of those serving on the organization’s governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.

III. To have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements.

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

V. To receive appropriate acknowledgment and recognition.

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

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

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

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

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

HIPAA
(Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996)

HIPAA was mandated by Congress to establish standards for the privacy of the individually identifiable health information.

North Valley Hospital (NVH) may release the patient’s name, address, and other contact information to North Valley Hospital Foundation for fundraising purposes. The Foundation is responsible for receiving and processing patient requests to decline further fundraising communications.

Please write to North Valley Hospital Foundation, 6575 Highway 93 South, Whitefish, MT 59937 if you wish to have your name removed from the mailing list to receive fundraising requests.

Newsletters and other communications concerning NVH events may include active or passive fundraising.

Disclaimer Statement

The information provided by North Valley Hospital Foundation is for your information only. For legal and professional advice, please consult an attorney or other professional financial advisor.