The NextSense Donor Charter has been produced to assure our current and prospective donors of the integrity and accountability of NextSense, our staff and volunteers at all times.

We are committed to treating our donors with the highest level of transparency and respect.

• We will acknowledge all gifts and donations and receipt donations promptly.
• We will ensure that all gifts and donations are administered consistently and are used in accordance with the donor’s intentions.
• Undesignated gifts and donations will be used to support the highest priorities of NextSense.
• We will provide anonymity for gifts when requested.
• We will respect your privacy.
• NextSense collects personal information to assist in the processing of donations, issue tax receipts (where applicable) and send communication updates.

• 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.
• Donor names may be included in our Annual Report unless requested otherwise.
• We will adhere to the Privacy Act 1988 and NextSense privacy policy, and respect the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

• We will keep you informed of our mission and vision and our strategic intent.
• We will provide access to our most recently published financial reports.
• We will ensure we are compliant with all regulatory and statutory authorities, including the following:
  • Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission
  • Fundraising Institute of Australia
  • Association for Data-driven Marketing and Advertising
  • Australian Communications and Media Authority
  • Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council
  • Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
• We will, at all times, be transparent and informative in our dealings with our donors and supporters.
• We will identify ourselves as employees, volunteers or third party employees in our dealings with you.
• With the exception of selected calls to sell lottery tickets, we do not contract fundraising activities on behalf of NextSense to third party marketing agencies.

• We will provide prompt, honest answers to your questions about NextSense.
• We welcome the opportunity to discuss any concerns that you may have.