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Nebraska Wesleyan University
5000 Saint Paul Avenue
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 465-2124

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:

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 text of this statement in its entirety was developed by the American Association of Fund-Raising Counsel (AAFRC), Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), and adopted in November 1993.

Donor testimonials

I love Wesleyan! It’s important to me that we share our experiences and memories with each new generation. Volunteering with NWU helps me keep old relationships strong and build new ones. For me, it’s natural to give back to the institution that has been so important in my life.

– James Kernan (’88)

It’s critical that alums get involved and support NWU with both their time and talent if they want it to be a home for students for years to come. I want it to be a relevant option for my own son. I hope that other students have the same love for NWU when they graduate that I do! They were four awesome years!

– Mishayla Freburg (‘11)

We are proud to see how NWU has continued to evolve to meet the needs of current students—including our daughter—and the rapidly changing world that awaits her generation. We see our monthly gift to Nebraska Wesleyan as an essential investment in the next generation.

– Missy Davis-Schmit (’94) and current parent