I

To be informed of Baltimore Washington Medical Center's, of the way it intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purpose.

VI

To be assured that information about donations is handled with respect and with confidentiality.

II

To be informed of the identity of those serving on our governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgement in its stewardship responsibilities.

VII

To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional and ethical in nature.

III

To have access to the organization's most recent financial summary.

VIII

To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors. To ensure that all solicitors are not paid a commission or a finders fee for their work.

IV

To be assured gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.

IX

To ensure donors that donor records will not be sold or shared with other outside agencies.

V

To receive appropriate acknowledgment and recognition.

X

To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.