Donor Policy (Gifts, Receipts, Refunds & Restricted Funds)
This policy explains how CRN accepts and manages donations to protect donor trust, safeguarding, and financial integrity.
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Simple, fair rules that keep CRN credible and donor-focused.
Use funds responsibly
CRN uses donations for lawful advocacy, civic education, community mobilisation, safeguarding, and core operations that enable impact.
Report clearly
CRN publishes high-level funding categories, spending controls, and reporting cadence under Financial Transparency.
Safeguarding first
Donor-funded activities must respect safeguarding, privacy, and consent rules—especially for vulnerable communities.
Gift Acceptance
What CRN can accept, and when CRN may decline a donation.
Accepted gifts (typical)
CRN may accept individual donations, monthly giving, diaspora fundraising proceeds, and grants aligned with CRN’s mission, legality, and ethics.
Donations we may decline
CRN may refuse donations that create legal risk, conflict of interest, reputational harm, or conditions that compromise independence, safeguarding, or mission integrity.
Restricted Funds
Rules for donations earmarked for specific projects or purposes.
How restricted gifts work
Restricted gifts are accepted when CRN can deliver the stated purpose legally and safely. CRN tracks restricted funds separately where feasible.
If a restricted purpose cannot be delivered
CRN will contact the donor where possible to agree an alternative use aligned with the mission, or apply a refund where appropriate under this policy.
Receipts & Refunds
Clear expectations for donors and supporters.
Receipts
CRN provides receipts where possible. Donors should retain receipts for their personal records.
Refunds
Refunds may be considered for duplicate transactions, processing errors, or other legitimate issues where feasible and lawful.
Processing timeline
Refund review timelines depend on payment provider rules and internal verification steps. CRN will communicate outcomes where possible.
