Privacy Policy
Information Collection:
The Bloomington Health Foundation, Inc. (BHF) collects, uses, and maintains the following information from our donors:
- Contact Information: individual name, company name, job title, complete address(es), telephone number(s), email address(es), and relationships (when applicable).
- Donation Information: check numbers, credit card number and expiration date (only for recurring gifts), amount donated, donor comments and suggestions, and giving history.
Online donations given through the BHF website are processed through PayPal. PayPal safety and security measures prevent the transfer of credit card numbers, expiration dates or CVV codes. Contact information as mentioned above is collected.
Information Use:
BHF will not sell, rent, or lease donor information to other organizations.
BHF will use donor information in the following ways:
- Help donors complete transactions
- Thank donors for their gifts
- Update donors about organization activity
- Recognize donors
- Distribute gift receipts or statements
- Inform donors about upcoming events and fundraisers
- Analyze internal productivity and effectiveness
- Contact donors about changes to this statement
As part of our donor recognition efforts, BHF may publicize donor names through its annual report, newsletters, website, donor exhibits, and promotional materials for sponsorships. Generally, the specific gift amount will not be identified, but the donor will be recognized under the level of giving category that is appropriate to their donation. Donors always have the option of remaining “anonymous” when making a donation and will not be publicly recognized.
Access to Information:
Access to donor information is strictly limited to BHF personnel. No other person(s), group or organization will be allowed to access such data except in very limited situations and with strict guidelines.
These situations would include:
Board and Committee Members. Board members and BHF committee members may be given information on the names of donors, donor history and the amount of gifts if needed to fulfill their responsibilities as directors of the organization. All board members, committee members and staff are required to maintain the confidentiality of donor information and signify their understanding of this requirement by signing a confidentiality statement.
Memorial or Tribute Gifts. The names of donors making gifts in memoriam or in tribute may be released to the honoree, next of kin, or appropriate member of the immediate family, unless otherwise specified by the donor. Gift amounts are not to be released without express consent of the donor. Addresses may be provided to the honoree, next of kin, or appropriate member of the immediate family for the express purpose of thanking the donors.
Auditors. The BHF’s auditors are authorized to review donor and prospect records as required for the purposes for which they are engaged.
Fund Agreements. Fund agreements are considered “strictly confidential” and are not public documents. Particulars of a fund document will not be shared with the general public or with fund recipients unless the donor has granted permission to do this or unless these details are essential to be shared in order for the fund to be administered as desired by the donor. A fund description may be included in publications if, in accordance with the donor’s intent, additional donations to the fund are permitted or desired.
Opting Out of Mailings and Solicitations:
BHF may contact donors through direct mail, e-mail, social networking resources, and telephone. Any donor may request that BHF remove their name from some or all BHF mailing lists.
Contact Us:
If you have questions or comments about our donor privacy policy, please send an email to hrobinson@bloomhf.org or call BHF at (812) 558-3409.