PURPOSE

To protect the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, officers, committee members, employees, donors, beneficiaries and affiliated agencies, and the individuals transacting Foundation business via the Foundation’s website, from the disclosure of nonpublic and/or private information, consistent with strict professional standards of confidentiality and all applicable laws and regulations.

NONDISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

            Limited Disclosure. The Foundation will not sell, share or otherwise distribute or disclose nonpublic and/or private information (i.e., personal, business, financial), except as: (1) required by law, (2) authorized in writing by the person(s) concerned, or (3) required to maintain the security of the Foundation’s assets, property, possessions or information technology systems.

            Restricted Access.  The Foundation maintains records of gifts received. Access to those records is restricted to persons who need to know such information and who are bound by this Privacy Policy. 

Research and Information.  The Foundation conducts research for the identification, cultivation and solicitation of potential donors. All information gathered is considered confidential.  Any requests for information are made in writing on Foundation letterhead.  The Foundation’s website collects or discloses information only if an individual consents to such collection or disclosure. 

Website Security.  The Foundation has implemented safeguards to preserve the integrity of its website and information technology systems. 

The Foundation’s Website Links to Third Parties.  The Foundation’s website links to websites that are operated and controlled by third parties. 

            Anonymity.  The Foundation will honor any donor’s request to remain anonymous or to be omitted from any of its lists. 

            Questions.  The Foundation welcomes questions regarding this Privacy Policy which may be mailed to: The Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies, 2640 North Forest Road, Suite 200, Buffalo, New York 14209 or emailed to: info@jewishphilanthropies.org