Our Donors Privacy Policy
Owo Made Progressive Association, Inc. (New York/New Jersey U.S.A) takes privacy seriously and believes that it is of paramount importance to maintain the trust and confidence of our members, donors, prospective donors, sponsors, partners, and volunteers. We developed this Guest/Member Donors Privacy and Confidentiality Policy to provide transparency to Owo Made Progressive Association’s practices, policies, and procedures for the collection, use, and protection of information that is provided to Owo Made Progressive Association by donors, members, and prospective donors.
Confidentiality of Donor Records
Protecting donor-related information’s confidentiality is an essential part of the work done within Owo Made Progressive Association. All donor-related Information that is obtained by Owo Made Progressive Association is handled by our officers on a confidential basis except as otherwise disclosed in this Policy or except as disclosed when the information is provided to Owo Made Progressive Association. With confidentiality pledge, we demonstrate professionalism, good judgment, and care to avoid unauthorized or inadvertent disclosures of donors’ sensitive information. We may share with donors, fund beneficiaries, and grantees information pertaining to their own gifts, funds, and grants.
Publication of Donor Names
Unless otherwise requested by the donor, the names of all individual donors may be printed in Owo Made Progressive Association reports and other internal and external communications. Owo Made Progressive Association will not publish the exact amounts of a donor’s gift without the permission of the donor.
Memorial/Tribute Gifts
The names of donors of memorial or tribute gifts may be released to the honoree, next of kin, an appropriate member of the immediate family, or executor of the estate unless otherwise specified by the donor. Gift amounts are not released without the consent of the donor.
Anonymous Gifts
When a donor requests that a gift or fund be treated as anonymous, the donor’s wishes will be honored.
Types of Information Collected
Owo Made Progressive Association may collect and maintains the following types of donor information when it is voluntarily provided to Owo Made Progressive Association:
- Contact information, including name, organization/company affiliation, title, addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers, email addresses, date of birth, family members, and emergency contact.
- Donation information, including amounts donated, date(s) of donation(s), method, and premium.
- Payment information, including credit card or debit card number, expiration date, security code, billing address, and other information necessary to process a donation or event registration.
- Information on events and workshops attended, publications received and special requests for program information.
- Information concerning events and hours volunteered.
- Donor requests, comments, and suggestions.
Removing Your Name from Our Mailing List
Donors, members, and prospective donors may ask to be removed from our email, mailing, or phone lists at any time. If you determine that information in our database is inaccurate or it has changed, you can modify your personal information by Contacting Us.
States Fundraising Notice
As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Owo Made Progressive Association relies on private support, applying the majority of each dollar contributed to our services and programs. In connection with the Owo Made Progressive Association’s fundraising activities, certain states require us to advise that a copy of our financial report is available from them. Registration with a state agency does not constitute or imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by that state.
This Policy applies to and is strictly adhered to by all Owo Made Progressive Association officers, including employees, contractors, and office volunteers. We reserve the right to amend and modify this Policy accordingly and as needed with or without notice to donors or prospective donors.