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:
- 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.
- 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.
- To have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements.
- To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.
- To receive appropriate acknowledgment and recognition.
- To be assured that information about their donations is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
- To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.
- To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.
- To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.
- To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.
The text of this statement in its entirety was developed by the American Association of Fund-Raising Counsel, Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, Council for Advancement and Support of Education, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
The deadline is almost here!
Don’t miss this chance to have twice the impact
Your gift by September 30 will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $105,000 to help prepare the next class of Leader Dogs.
Double Your Impact for the Next Class of Leader Dogs!
Thanks to our friends at AAA – The Auto Club Group and Coastal Pet Products, every donation made now through September 30 will be matched, up to $105,000.
This means your gift will have TWICE the impact, helping prepare the Leader Dog Class of 2027 with the expert care, training and instruction they need.
Meet The Moms
Learn More About Becoming A Breeding Host
A free, open house-style “Meet the Moms” event for people interested in learning more about being a breeding host for a Leader Dog mom! Meet Leader Dog moms, volunteer breeding hosts, Leader Dog moms ready to go home and learn more about hosting a Leader Dog mom in your home.
When: Saturday, October 10 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Leader Dog’s Campus (1039 S. Rochester Rd., Rochester Hills, MI 48307)
No registration needed, we hope to see you there!
Family, Friends and Supporters for the Blind
Join Us Monday, Sept 14 for a Virtual Group Meeting
Interested in learning more about blindness? Join our virtual group meeting to learn from others, build understanding, and discover ways to provide meaningful support to people who are blind or have low vision.
LAST CHANCE to take advantage of our Matching Gift Challenge
Support our $60,000 Matching Gift Challenge and have your gift DOUBLED!
Join Us For Dinner in the Dark!
Presented by AAA The Auto Club Group - March 20, 2026
Our signature fundraiser will take place at the Palazzo Grande in Shelby Township, MI. Every dollar raised supports life-changing programs at no cost to our clients, empowering people who are blind or low vision to live independent, confident lives.
The evening includes a family style dinner, an open bar, hors d'oeuvres, an ice cream and cannoli platter, an espresso station, and on-location parking.
A New Issue of the Faithful Friends Newsletter Is Out!
In our latest Faithful Friends newsletter, we highlight ways we are helping Leader Dog clients — and we invite you to learn how you can make a difference.