Dr. Lona Farr

Whose files are they anyway?
Topic: Privacy Issues for the Fund Raising Professional

October 12, 2004 at 2:00 PM Eastern

Registration Fee:

$39.95 Archive can be downloaded for 5 days from date and time of purchase.

Duration:  90 minutes

Summary
As the amount of available individual information continues to explode, fundraisers, nonprofit organizations and donors struggle to maintain a balance between the privacy of the individual and the need of nonprofit organization to gather and process sensitive donor information. This comprehensive seminar deals in with the all aspects of privacy issues facing the development professional. During this 90-minute session Dr. Farr will provide guidelines for the ethical handling of donor information and how to create a set of working principles for your Prospect Research, Direct Mail, Telephone Solicitation and Internet Fundraising programs. She will discuss the application of various codes and standards, including HIPAA and Canadian Bill 159, that will enable you to craft a Privacy Policy to suit the particular needs of your organization. “I attended Lona’s session on Privacy and just assumed from listening to her that she was an attorney. Everything she has told you [about privacy] is absolutely correct. She is not only a terrific digester of the law; she is also a greater presenter.” Michael DeLucia, Esq. Assistant Attorney General, Charitable Trusts, State of New Hampshire

Learning Objectives

1. What guidelines should be used in the ethical handling of confidential information.
2. What are the latest codes, standards and regulations that apply.
3. How to craft a Privacy Policy for your organization.

Who should attend?
Any fundraising professional or organization who wants to ensure they are not compromising the privacy of their donors.