Donor Privacy Policy
Your generosity deserves our highest protection. Learn how we safeguard donor information and respect your privacy.
Our Commitment to Donor Privacy
At Afrikana Community Center, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of accountability and transparency with our generous donors. We believe that donor privacy is fundamental and must be respected and protected.
💝 Our Promise to You
We will never sell, rent, or trade your donor information. Your privacy and trust are sacred to us, and we are committed to protecting both with the highest standards of confidentiality and respect.
Donor Privacy Rights
As a donor to Afrikana Community Center, you have the right to:
💰 Know How Your Donation Will Be Used
- • Receive clear information about how your donation supports our mission
- • Understand what programs and services your contribution funds
- • Know the percentage that goes directly to programs vs. administrative costs
🎭 Receive Recognition (Or Remain Anonymous)
- • Choose whether to be publicly recognized for your donation
- • Request complete anonymity if preferred
- • Control how your name appears in any donor recognition
📊 Access Our Financial Information
- • Review our annual financial statements
- • See our IRS Form 990 (tax return for nonprofits)
- • Understand our budget and how funds are allocated
👥 Know About Our Leadership
- • Learn about our board of directors and their qualifications
- • Understand the background of our executive leadership
- • See how leadership compensation is determined
🔒 Privacy Protection
- • Have your personal information kept confidential
- • Never have your donor information sold, rented, or exchanged
- • Control how often and in what manner we communicate with you
❓ Ask Questions and Receive Honest Answers
- • Get prompt, truthful responses to questions about our organization
- • Speak with appropriate staff members about programs and finances
- • Receive documentation about our tax-exempt status
Additional Donor Rights
📋 Tax Documentation
- Get proper receipts for tax-deductible donations
- Receive acknowledgment letters as required by IRS regulations
- Understand the tax-deductible portion of your gift
🎯 Make Restricted Gifts
- Designate your donation for specific programs or purposes
- Have confidence that restricted gifts will be used as specified
- Receive updates on how restricted donations are being utilized
🤝 Professional Fundraising Practices
- Be treated with respect by all staff and volunteers
- Experience professional, ethical fundraising approaches
- Never feel pressured or harassed to make a donation
📧 Opt-Out of Communications
- Easily unsubscribe from our mailing lists
- Choose how frequently you hear from us
- Stop receiving solicitations at any time
Our Financial Transparency Commitment
We commit to:
- Publishing annual reports showing how donations are used
- Maintaining detailed records of all charitable activities
- Submitting required government filings on time
- Making financial information available upon request
Donor Privacy Policy
We will never:
- Sell, rent, or trade donor information
- Share donor lists with other organizations
- Send excessive solicitation materials
- Pressure donors beyond reasonable fundraising activities
We will:
- Keep all donor information confidential
- Use secure methods to process and store donation data
- Honor all donor requests regarding communication preferences
- Provide clear opt-out mechanisms in all communications
Privacy Violations and Complaints
If you believe your donor privacy rights have been violated, please contact us immediately:
Aweys Ali, Founder & Executive Director
Email: info@afrikanacommunitycenter.org
Phone: (502) 475-6117
Address: 3131 S 2nd St, Suite #203, Louisville, KY 40208
Annual Reporting
We provide annual reports to our community that include:
- Financial statements and budget information
- Program accomplishments and impact metrics
- Stories from families and individuals we've served
- Recognition of donors (with permission)
Professional Standards
Afrikana Community Center adheres to the ethical standards established by:
- The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
- The National Council of Nonprofits
- Kentucky state regulations for charitable organizations
Contact Information
For questions about your donor rights or to request financial information:
Afrikana Community Center
Email: info@afrikanacommunitycenter.org
Phone: (502) 475-6117
Mailing Address: 3131 S 2nd St, Suite #203, Louisville, KY 40208
🙏 Thank You
This Donor Privacy Policy demonstrates our commitment to ethical fundraising practices and protecting donor information. We are grateful for your support and trust in our mission to empower African families in Louisville.