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The Salvation Army World Service Office devotes 97% of its total expenditures to programs that directly benefit the world’s most needy people.

SAWSO has earned the use of the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance Seal, which signifies that SAWSO meets BBB standards of charity accountability. We have maintained a 3 star “good” rating from Charity Navigator. We continue to earn high ratings from the Charities Review Council and the American Institute of Philanthropy. Make a donation.
 

Donor Bill of Rights

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, including The Salvation Army World Service Office. 

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 ensure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the nonprofit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. To have access to the organization's most recent financial statements.
4. To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.
5. To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.
6. To be assured that information about their donation is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
7. To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.
8. To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.
9. To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.
10. To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.

Designated Donations for International Disaster Relief and Recovery Services of The Salvation Army: 

When designating donations to specific international disasters, donors should know that occasionally, conditions in the field may alter relief activities. If this occurs, The Salvation Army will direct funds to our international relief efforts in the region.