Donor Stewardship & Relationship Management
Evaluates whether the organization has a systematic process for acknowledging, thanking, and cultivating relationships with its donors, ensuring they feel valued and are informed about the impact of their contribution. Rooted in the Islamic principle of shukr (gratitude), this stewardship reflects the teaching that thanking people is inseparable from thanking Allah. By demonstrating ihsan (excellence) in these interactions, organizations honor the amanah (trust) of their supporters, fostering enduring partnerships built on mutual respect and shared spiritual reward.
Amānah
Mandates the transparent and accountable handling of funds and donor data, rendering trusts to whom they are due.
Al-umūr bi maqāsidihā
Matters are judged by intentions; mandates that donor designations (intent) must be strictly honoured in fund application.
Al-Kharaj bi al-Daman
Benefit comes with responsibility. The organization bears the responsibility for accountable stewardship.
Hifz al-Mal
Stewardship protects donor wealth and its intended benefits through transparency, controls, and impact disclosure.
Shukr
Requires prompt acknowledgment and sincere appreciation for donations, reflecting gratitude to both people and Allah.
Ihsān
Calls for excellence (16:90) in communication, dignified reporting, and follow-up that uplifts and inspires.
Ukhuwwah
Frames the donor relationship as a bond of faith (Muslim 2586) and mutual care, nurtured through respectful, two-way engagement.
Wafā’ bil-‘Uqūd
Embed fulfilment of donor intent as a covenant (5:1). Explicitly commit to honouring restrictions.
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