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In Canada, CMHA/Peel honours the Ethical Fundraising & Financial
Accountability Code developed by the Canadian Centre for
Philanthropy, and the
Donor Bill of Rights established by the Association of
Fundraising Professionals. Donors and prospective donors are
entitled to the following, promptly upon request:
- Our most recent annual
report and financial statement;
- Our registration number as assigned by Canada Customs and
Revenue Agency is 12977 8882 RR 0001
A list of the names and
members of our governing body; and
Every effort will be made to honour our donor's requests to:
- Limit the frequency of solicitations;
- Not be solicited by telephone or other technology;
- Receive printed material from us.
(Find out more about our
Privacy
Statement)
Our fundraising materials will:
- Be truthful;
- Accurately describe our activities and the intended use of
funds;
- Respect the dignity and privacy of those who benefit from
our activities.
We will not sell our donor list. Any rental, exchange or other
sharing of our donor list will exclude the names of any donors who
have so requested.
Donors will be encouraged to seek independent advice if we have
any reason to believe that a proposed gift might significantly
affect his/her financial position, taxable income or relationship
with other family members.
Donor's requests to remain anonymous will be respected.
The privacy of donors will be respected. Our donor records will be
kept confidential to the greatest extent possible.
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