Donor Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Donors

New Breed of Youth, Inc. ("New B.O.Y.") values the trust our donors place in us. We are committed to protecting donor privacy and handling donor information with the utmost care and respect. This Donor Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of donor information.

1. Information We Collect

When you make a donation to New Breed of Youth, we may collect:

• Name and contact information (address, email, phone number)
• Payment information (credit card details are processed securely and not stored by us)
• Donation amount and date
• Purpose or designation of the gift (if specified)
• Any tribute or memorial information
• Communication preferences
• Employment information (for matching gift programs)

2. How We Use Donor Information

We use donor information to:

• Process and acknowledge your donations
• Provide tax receipts and documentation
• Keep you informed about our programs and impact
• Thank and recognize donors (with permission)
• Invite you to events and volunteer opportunities
• Respond to your inquiries
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Improve our fundraising and stewardship efforts

3. Donor Recognition

3.1 Public Recognition

We believe in thanking our donors and may publicly recognize contributions in our annual reports, website donor wall, event programs, and other publications. We respect donor wishes regarding recognition:

• Named Recognition: Donors may be listed by name
• Anonymous Donations: You may choose to remain anonymous in all recognition
• Display Name: You may specify how you wish to be recognized

3.2 Updating Your Preferences

You may update your recognition preferences at any time by contacting us at legal@newbreedofyouth.org.

4. Information Sharing

New Breed of Youth will NOT:

• Sell, trade, or rent donor personal information to any third party
• Share donor information with other nonprofit organizations
• Exchange mailing lists with any other organization

We may share donor information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted vendors who assist us with donation processing, receipt delivery, and communications (bound by confidentiality agreements)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our organization, donors, or others
• Matching Gifts: With employers for the purpose of verifying donations for matching gift programs (at donor's request)

5. Data Security

We take the security of donor information seriously and employ safeguards including:

• Secure, encrypted online donation forms (SSL/TLS encryption)
• PCI-compliant payment processing
• Limited access to donor information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular security training for staff
• Physical security measures for paper records
• Regular review and updating of security practices

6. Record Retention

We retain donor records in accordance with IRS regulations and best practices for nonprofit organizations:

• Donation records: Minimum 7 years (for tax documentation purposes)
• Contact information: As long as needed for the donor relationship
• Payment card information: Not retained after transaction processing

7. Your Rights and Choices

As a donor, you have the right to:

• Access: Request access to your donor information we maintain
• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate information
• Communication Preferences: Opt out of or modify the communications you receive
• Anonymity: Request that your donation remain anonymous
• Questions: Ask questions about how we use your information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

8. Communication Preferences

We respect your communication preferences. You may choose to receive:

• Email updates about our programs and impact
• Fundraising appeals and donation requests
• Event invitations
• Annual reports and newsletters
• Tax receipts and acknowledgments only

You may update your preferences at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" or "manage preferences" link in our emails, or by contacting us directly.

9. AFP Donor Bill of Rights

New Breed of Youth endorses and follows the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Donor Bill of Rights, which states that donors have the right to:

• Be informed of the organization's mission and how it intends to use donated resources
• Know the identity of those serving on the organization's governing board
• Have access to the organization's most recent financial statements
• Be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given
• Receive appropriate acknowledgment and recognition
• Be assured that information about their donation is handled with respect and confidentiality
• Expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional
• Be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees, or hired solicitors
• Have the opportunity to have their names removed from mailing lists
• Feel free to ask questions and receive prompt, truthful, and forthright answers

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Donor Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage donors to periodically review this policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Donor Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us: