Kansas Appleseed Justice Fellowship Fund
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A Note from Erika Owunta, Kansas Appleseed's 2017 Summer Justice Fellow:
We wanted to share a special message from Erika, whose experience was made possible by the Justice Fellowship Fund, which provides students the opportunity to help Kansans’ lives through advocacy. Erika's message: "As I've grown older, life has taken me far from New Orleans, but I hold close the memories of the effects of policy changes to a city and state. My experiences prior to Kansas Appleseed instilled in me the resolve to face challenges and an appreciation of the opportunities I have been given. Kansas Appleseed’s mission is to champion laws and polices that will build a thriving, inclusive, and just Kansas. I spent much of my time this summer conducting policy research to learn how Kansas communities can make those goals a reality. The knowledge I gained from Kansas Appleseed exceeded my expectations and will stay with me as I further my education and career. I can't wait to continue to serve others, learn, and be an effective advocate. I want to thank everyone who made this insightful and fulfilling experience possible. I am determined to make the most of the opportunity I was given!" |
Kansas Appleseed is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization (FEIN # 48-1219759). Contributions are tax deductible.
To donate by check, please use the address below:
Kansas Appleseed Center for Law and Justice
211 E. 8th St., Suite D.
Lawrence, KS 66044
Your continued support of Kansas Appleseed will help keep kids hopeful, immigrants welcomed, and courts fair in Kansas. Together, we are building justice for all Kansans.
To donate by check, please use the address below:
Kansas Appleseed Center for Law and Justice
211 E. 8th St., Suite D.
Lawrence, KS 66044
Your continued support of Kansas Appleseed will help keep kids hopeful, immigrants welcomed, and courts fair in Kansas. Together, we are building justice for all Kansans.
Donor Bill of Rights
Kansas Appleseed is a responsible steward of every gift we receive. We adhere to the industry-standard 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:
I. 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.
II. 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.
III. To have access to the organization's most recent financial statements.
IV. To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.
V. To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.
VI. To be assured that information about their donation is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
VII. To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.
VIII. To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.
IX. To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.
X. 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.
2017, Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), all rights reserved. Reprinted with permission from the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Kansas Appleseed is a responsible steward of every gift we receive. We adhere to the industry-standard 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:
I. 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.
II. 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.
III. To have access to the organization's most recent financial statements.
IV. To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.
V. To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.
VI. To be assured that information about their donation is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
VII. To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.
VIII. To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.
IX. To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.
X. 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.
2017, Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), all rights reserved. Reprinted with permission from the Association of Fundraising Professionals.