Greenpeace Australia Pacific (GPAP) is deeply grateful for the generous support of our donors – not least because we are 100% independent and rely solely on the generosity of individuals and a small number of family foundations. We are committed to treating our donors with the highest level of transparency and respect. This Charter has been produced to assure our current and prospective donors of the integrity and accountability of GPAP, our staff and volunteers at all times.
We will use donations wisely and in accordance with GPAP values
- We will not accept donations from any corporations, governments, political parties or multi-national governmental bodies as we prize our independence and integrity
- We will be nimble in our operations, and ensure we are being as effective and efficient as possible in pursuit of our mission
- We will process all gifts and donations as quickly as we are able to
- We will thank donors in a timely and appropriate manner for their support
- We will keep donors updated on how their gifts are being used
- We will respect donors wishes if they tell us they no longer want GPAP to contact them
- We will provide information about how a donor can opt-out of receiving further solicitations from us
- We will provide anonymity for gifts of up to $1,000 from donors who do not want to disclose their identity to us, providing a tax receipt is not required. We have the right to refuse any gift if it may compromise our independence
We will respect your Privacy
GPAP collects personal information from you to enable us to process donations, issue tax receipts (where applicable), send communication updates, to maximise the impact of the donations received and otherwise provide certain services to you.
- We will not share personal information with other charities nor sell it to third parties
- Donors have the right to choose to interact with us anonymously
- We will honour any request to be removed from our contact list or limit the number and types of contact
- We will take all reasonable precautions to maintain the confidentiality of all the information that we hold about you and to hold it securely
- GPAP will adhere to the Privacy Act 1988 and GPAP Privacy Policy, and respect the Australian Privacy Principles
We will act with Integrity
- We will act openly, honestly with regard to our responsibility for public trust
- We will conduct ourselves in a manner that encourages others to aspire to the same high standards, valuing privacy, confidentiality, trust and integrity
- We will act with respect for the dignity of the fundraising profession, for Greenpeace, and with respect for the dignity of donors and beneficiaries
- We will respond honestly and as promptly as possible to donor’s questions and complaints
- We will publish our annual financial report on our website
- We will ensure we are compliant with all relevant membership, regulatory and statutory authorities, including
- Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
- Australian Taxation Office
- All state, territory and council regulators and regulations
- Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council
- Register of Environmental Organisations
- Fair Work Ombudsman
- Privacy Commission
- The Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA)
- Public Fundraising Regulatory Association (PFRA)
Contact Us
We welcome the opportunity to discuss any concerns, questions or feedback that you may have about this Donor Charter, our Privacy Policy, or anything else in relation to GPAP’s mission or organisation.
Please contact our Supporter Relationships team on 1800 815 151 or send an email to [email protected]
