Fundraising costs fairly reported
This criterion assesses whether the organization transparently and accurately reports the costs associated with its fundraising activities. Fair reporting of fundraising costs is essential for donor trust, regulatory compliance, and effective resource management. It specifically requires avoiding selective netting or exclusions that create a misleading impression that fundraising is ‘free’ or that all donations reach beneficiaries without explaining how fundraising and core operations are funded.
Hifz al-Māl (Protection of Wealth)
Mandates responsible stewardship and protection of charitable funds.
Al-ghurm bil-ghunm (Liability accompanies gain)
One cannot claim the benefit of fundraising income while concealing the costs/liabilities incurred to generate it; fair reporting must show the true cost of income generation.
Al-muslimūn ʿalā shurūṭihim (Muslims are bound by their conditions)
If a charity makes a specific promise (e.g., '100% donation policy'), it is contractually and religiously bound to honor it without ambiguity.
Maṣlaḥah
Public interest and well-being of the community.
Shafāfiyyah (Transparency)
Clear, open, and honest dealings to build Amānah.
Gharar (Ambiguity)
Clear definitions of costs prevent harmful ambiguity.
Tadlīs (Misrepresentation)
Concealing fundraising costs to make the charity appear more efficient is a form of Tadlīs.
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