Kansas Appleseed Justice Fellowship Fund
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A Note from Brook Nasseri, Kansas Appleseed's 2018 Summer Justice Fellow:
We wanted to share a special message from Brook, whose experience was made possible by the Justice Fellowship Fund, which provides students the opportunity to help Kansans’ lives through advocacy. Brook's message: "I became interested in the work Kansas Appleseed does several years ago, and I was thrilled to have the opportunity to join in that work as a Summer Justice Fellow. Throughout the summer, I researched systemic issues, from health and housing to racial disparities in juvenile justice. But understanding the problems does not end the work; rather, it is a first step toward solving them and inciting meaningful and long-lasting change in the lives of Kansans. My summer fellowship allowed me to learn so much through my own research, but even more than that, I learned from the indefatigable knowledge of the Kansas Appleseed staff. Their hard work and dedication inspired me all summer and will continue to inspire me as I embark on the rest of my education and begin my own career." Thank you, Brook, for working toward a more thriving, inclusive, and justice Kansas. Brook is pursuing a dual Law degree and Masters of Social Work at the University of Kansas. |
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.