An important message to our supporters
AIDS Thunder Bay places a high value on our relationship with you, our
donors. Without your support we would not be able to achieve our mission to confronting HIV/AIDS and related issues
through support, education and advocacy. We thank you for your commitment to us.
We believe that transparency and accountability are essential to our success. With this in mind, we have recently joined Imagine Canada Ethical Code Program.
The Ethical Fundraising and Financial Accountability Code lays out a set of standards for charitable organizations to
manage and report their financial affairs responsibly. By adhering to these standards, we are complying with generally
accepted practices for soliciting and managing donor dollars. This is important because you, our supporters, are entitled
to transparency and the greatest impact possible for your investment in us.
If you have any questions about our adherence to the Ethical Code, please feel free to contact Crystal Porteous, Fund
Development Coordinator, visit our website or request a copy of our financial statements. You can also download the
Ethical Code itself by going to
Imagine Canada Ethical Code
Ethical Imagine Canada - Donors Rights
AIDS Thunder Bay - 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 that they are asked to
support, we declare that all donors have these rights:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. To have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements.
4. To be assured their gifts will be used for the purpose for which they were given.
5. To receive appropriate acknowledgment and recognition.
6. To be assured that information about their donations is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the
extent provided by law.
7. To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be
professional in nature.
8. To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired
solicitors.
9. To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to
share.
10. To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.
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