Donor Privacy Policy & Bill of Rights
Our Commitment to You
You Can Trust Us With Your Gift
Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee is deeply grateful for the trust our donors place in us. We are committed to the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and donor stewardship. The following Donor Bill of Rights and Privacy Policy outline our commitments to you.
A 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 nonprofit 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 Donor Bill of Rights was created by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and the Giving Institute: Leading Consultants to Non-Profits. It has been endorsed by numerous organizations.
Privacy Policy
How We Handle Your Information
Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee respects the privacy of our donors and is committed to protecting your personal information.
Information We Collect
When you make a donation, we collect your name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and payment information. Payment data is processed securely through our payment processor and is never stored on our servers.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information solely to process your donation, send tax receipts and acknowledgment letters, provide program updates and impact reports, and communicate about our mission and upcoming events — only if you have opted in.
Information Sharing
Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee does not sell, trade, or share your personal information with any third party for their marketing purposes. We may share information with service providers who assist us in operating our organization, subject to confidentiality agreements.
Your Choices
You may opt out of receiving communications from us at any time by contacting us by phone or email. You may also request that your name be removed from any mailing lists we maintain. We will honor all such requests promptly.
Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Online donations are processed through a secure, encrypted payment gateway. We do not store credit card numbers on our systems.
Recurring Donations
If you have set up a recurring donation and wish to pause or cancel it at any time, simply contact our Development Department. We will process your request promptly and without question.
(941) 747-4655Questions or Concerns?
If you have questions about this policy, wish to update your contact preferences, or would like to be removed from our mailing list, please contact us directly. We are committed to responding promptly and transparently.
Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee · 811 23rd Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34208
This policy may be updated periodically. Last reviewed: June 2026.
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