1. Purpose of This Donations Policy

The Global Fund For Jesus is committed to ensuring that every donation received is managed responsibly, ethically, and transparently. This Donations Policy explains how donations are accepted, processed, managed, and used to support our charitable mission and provides guidance for donors regarding their contributions.

2. Acceptance of Donations

The Global Fund For Jesus gratefully accepts donations from individuals, businesses, foundations, organisations, and other supporters who wish to contribute to our charitable initiatives.

We reserve the right to decline any donation that:

• Is unlawful or derived from illegal activities.
• Is subject to conditions that conflict with our mission, values, or legal obligations.
• May compromise the independence, integrity, or reputation of The Global Fund For Jesus.
• Cannot be accepted due to operational, legal, or regulatory requirements.

3. Use of Donations

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all donations received by The Global Fund For Jesus may be used to support our charitable programmes, humanitarian initiatives, operational requirements, fundraising activities, administrative expenses, and other purposes that advance our mission.

Where a donor designates a donation for a specific project or initiative, we will make reasonable efforts to honour that request. If the designated project has been completed, becomes impractical, or no longer requires funding, the donation may be redirected to a similar charitable purpose that aligns with our mission, unless otherwise required by law or agreed with the donor.

4. Donation Methods

Donations may be made through approved channels, including:

• Online donations through our official website.
• Electronic funds transfers (EFT).
• Bank deposits.
• Debit or credit card payments.
• Approved fundraising campaigns.
• Corporate sponsorships.
• Workplace giving programmes.
• In-kind donations, where accepted.
• Other authorised donation methods approved by The Global Fund For Jesus.

We encourage donors to use only our official donation channels to help protect against fraud.

5. Donation Receipts

Where appropriate and upon successful processing of a donation, The Global Fund For Jesus may issue an acknowledgement or receipt confirming the donation received.

Receipts may include:

• The donor’s name (where provided).
• The donation amount.
• The date of the donation.
• A reference or transaction number.
• Any information required for legal or financial purposes.

The issuance of tax-deductible certificates, where applicable, will be subject to relevant legislation and our legal status.

6. Refund Policy

Donations are generally considered voluntary and non-refundable.

However, refund requests may be considered in limited circumstances, including:

• Duplicate donations.
• Incorrect donation amounts due to processing errors.
• Unauthorised transactions.
• Technical errors during the donation process.

Refund requests should be submitted promptly and may require verification before being processed. The Global Fund For Jesus reserves the right to determine whether a refund request meets the applicable criteria.

7. Donor Information and Privacy

The Global Fund For Jesus respects the privacy of all donors and processes personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA).

Personal information collected during the donation process will be used only for legitimate purposes such as:

• Processing donations.
• Issuing receipts.
• Maintaining financial records.
• Communicating with donors.
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations.
• Providing updates where the donor has chosen to receive communications.

We do not sell or rent donor information to third parties.

8. Secure Payment Processing

We are committed to protecting the security of donation transactions. Online payments are processed through trusted and secure payment service providers that use appropriate security measures to safeguard payment information.

The Global Fund For Jesus does not intentionally store sensitive payment card information unless required and permitted by applicable law and secure payment processing standards.

9. Restricted and Designated Donations

Where donations are made for a specific programme, campaign, or charitable purpose, we will make reasonable efforts to apply those funds accordingly.

If circumstances prevent the designated funds from being used for the original purpose, The Global Fund For Jesus may allocate the funds to a similar charitable initiative that best reflects the donor’s intended purpose, unless otherwise agreed or required by law.

10. Accountability and Financial Stewardship

The Global Fund For Jesus is committed to responsible financial management and accountability. Donations are managed in accordance with applicable laws, sound financial practices, and internal governance procedures to ensure that funds are used efficiently and in support of our charitable objectives.

We maintain appropriate financial records and may conduct audits or financial reviews as required by law or organisational policy.

11. Fraud Prevention

To protect our donors and the integrity of our organisation, The Global Fund For Jesus actively works to prevent fraud and unauthorised fundraising activities.

Donors are encouraged to verify that all donation requests originate from our official communication channels. Any suspected fraudulent activity or impersonation should be reported to us immediately.

12. Changes to This Donations Policy

The Global Fund For Jesus may update this Donations Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, operational practices, or organisational needs. Any updates will be published on our official website and will become effective upon publication unless otherwise stated.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Donations Policy, making a donation, requesting a receipt, or reporting a donation-related concern, please contact us using our official communication channels.

Email: info@globalfundforjesus.org

Telephone: 011 242 8000

14. Our Commitment

The Global Fund For Jesus values the generosity and trust of every donor. We are committed to managing every contribution with integrity, transparency, accountability, and respect, ensuring that donations are used responsibly to advance our charitable mission and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the communities we serve.