AFP annoucement on Do-Not-Call Legislation

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) reports that the experience of U.S. charities with the American do-not-call list indicate that charities must be sensitive to the public's desire for privacy. AFP President and CEO Paulette V. Maehara, CFRE, CAE notes that “Canadian charities must be prepared to educate the public and their donors about the list and what they already do to protect privacy. Simply ignoring the list and donor expectations is not the way to go.”