As a 501 (c) 3 tax-exempt, nonprofit organization, the Virginia Police Chiefs Foundation is funded primarily by training tuition fees, support from police agencies, and the contributions of citizens and businesses. The foundation depends on the generosity of individuals and businesses to support our education and training programs.

Your contribution matters. Perhaps you are able to make a financial donation, an in-kind gift of services or products, a stock gift, or make arrangements in your will or estate plan. Whatever your contribution, it will be appreciated and used wisely to advance the missions and goals of the foundation.

 

Policy Concerning Donor Privacy

Donor Privacy

This document sets forth the policy of the Virginia Police Chiefs Foundation (VPCF) with respect to the contributions and privacy rights of donors as well as the responsibilities of this organization.

General Statements

• Unless otherwise provided below, the Donor Privacy Policy shall be provided to any donor upon request, and shall be listed on the foundation’s website.

• Publications, promotional items, and publicity of VPCF referred to in this document shall include but not be limited to the following:  newsletters, annual report, website, brochure, fundraising publicity, and videos.

Policy

• The Virginia Police Chiefs Foundation places a high value on donor support. We will respect the privacy of the personal and organizational information that we are privileged to have about our supporters. Our commitment to respect the privacy of our supporters extends to how we obtain, use, protect and share information about them. This privacy policy is intended to be applied in conjunction with related policies of the VPCF.

• The Virginia Police Chiefs Foundation does NOT sell, trade, or share its donor information with any other organization.  The VPCF does not send out mailings on behalf of other organizations.

• The VPCF collects and uses personal information such as:  name, address, phone number, and email address when a donor voluntarily provides it to us.  In addition, VPCF keeps a record of each donor’s giving history. The VPCF shall keep donor information in a secure location at its office.

• The VPCF staff members, Board of Directors, or committee members requiring access to donor information may view information concerning donations. These individuals shall not disseminate this information for any reason without the prior written consent of the donor.

Donations to the Virginia Police Chiefs Foundation

• Any individual, corporation, business, or grant-making body may make a donation to the VPCF.  Donations may be monetary or in-kind.

• A donation to the VPCF may be restricted or unrestricted.  Any donor that desires to restrict a donation shall express such desire in writing.  All restricted donations accepted shall be used solely for the intended purpose and no other.

• A letter to the donor shall be sent from the VPCF acknowledging the contribution, the amount of the donation, and any restrictions specified by the donor.

• Donors name and/or company name only may be listed on the VPCF website.  If a donor does not wish his or her name to appear, he or she shall write the VPCF office, requesting his or name be removed from the website (address listed below).

• To assist donors in making contributions to the VPCF, a VPCF Donation Form is available.  This form includes a box that donors can use to indicate if they do not want their names to appear on the VPCF’s website.

  

Request for removal from the Virginia Police Chiefs Foundation mailing list or website listing:

Write to:

Virginia Police Chiefs Foundation

1606 Santa Rosa Road

Suite 134

Richmond, Virginia 23288

Fax:  (804) 285-3363