Development and Alumni Relations serves as an advocate for Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, working to engage alumni, friends, faculty, staff and other partners in support of DMU’s continued advancement.
The philanthropy of our supporters has allowed DMU to become what it is today and is essential for continued and future success. To ensure donors and prospective donors have full confidence in how we manage philanthropy at DMU, our team is committed to the Donor Bill of Rights.
Donor Bill of 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 a timely response to inquiries about finances and programs.
- To be assured their gifts will be used for the purpose for which they were given.
- To receive appropriate acknowledgement 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 removed from mailing/solicitation lists and the comfort of knowing that Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences does not share or sell contact information.
- To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.
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Development and Alumni Relations
Des Moines University
8025 Grand Ave.
West Des Moines, IA 50266
