Project Ploughshares solicits donations in a manner that is truthful
and accurately describes the programs and intended use of donated
funds. Donors are given an opportunity to limit the frequency of solicitations
from Project Ploughshares, not be solicited by telephone or other
technology, not to receive printed material, remain anonymous, and
be excluded from list exchanges. The privacy of donors will be respected,
and donor records maintained by Project Ploughshares will be protected
with appropriate security safeguards.
Paid fundraisers, whether staff or consultants, will
be compensated by a salary, retainer or fee, and will not be paid
finders's fees, commissions, or other payments based on either the
number of gifts received or the value of funds raised.
The financial affairs of Project Ploughshares will
be conducted in a responsible manner, consistent with the ethical
obligations of stewardship and the legal requirements of provincial
and federal regulators. All donations will be used to support the
mission of Project Ploughshares and all restricted or designated
donations will be used for the purposes for which they are given
within the provisions of the law. Annual financial reports will
be factual and accurate in all material respects, identify government
grants and contributions separately from other donations, and be
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
and standards established by the Canadian Institute of Chartered
Accountants, in all material respects.
No more will be spent on administration and fundraising than is
required to ensure effective management and resource development,
and the cost-effectiveness of the fundraising program will be reviewed
annually by the board.
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