Accepted Gift Types
- Cash Donations: Checks, credit cards, money orders, electronic transfers.
- In-Kind Donations: Goods/services like food or professional support.
- Restricted Gifts: Donations for specific programs/projects that support CCDBR’s mission.
Gifts Requiring Prior Approval
- Securities: Stocks, bonds, etc. (Executive Director approval).
- Property: Real estate, vehicles, etc. (Executive Director approval).
- Bequests/Trusts: Through wills, trusts, or life insurance.
- Large Equipment: Must be approved by a Department Director.
Unacceptable Gifts
- Clothing
- Used hygiene products
- Used sheets or towels
- Medical equipment
- Toys (except for the Community Christmas Program)
- Any legally problematic or misaligned gifts
Gift Acceptance Procedures
- All non-cash or large gifts are reviewed for compliance.
- Appraisals may be requested for high-value items.
- Donors receive written acknowledgment for tax purposes.
- In-kind donation procedures are documented separately.
Donor Restrictions
Accepted if aligned with CCDBR’s mission and operational capacity. The agency may decline gifts with unmanageable restrictions.
Conflict of Interest
No personal benefit to staff, board, or volunteers from donations.
Confidentiality
Donor information is kept private and only shared with consent or when legally required.
