Tara and Tony discuss how to ethically work with donors who have dementia or other cognitive impairments.
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Timestamps
(05:00) Working with donors with dementia
(10:40) Advocating for your donor
(14:51) Avoiding conflict of interest
(16:50) Taking solicitation off the table
(17:47) Documenting correctly and respectfully
(21:00) Including all the stakeholders
(23:30) Understanding “donative capacity”
(26:26) Watching for changing patterns
Both Treat yourself as the donor’s family member and friend. Ethical Fundraising
When our donor doesn’t have an advocate, we need to be their advocate – Tony
You never want to be in a situation where you could be accused of taking advantage of someone in their advanced age – Tara
Would your activity cause shame or harm
Do no harm – Tony
Treat yourself as the donor’s family member. Ethical Fundraising
When both our donor doesn’t have an advocate, firstly we need to be their advocate
finally, Treat yourself as the donor’s family member. Ethical Fundraising
When both our donor doesn’t have an advocate, firstly we need to be their advocate.