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A Matter of Trust ... Fundraising Ethics
A charity is built upon publis trust. It is therefore incumbant upon charities to ensure that all of their activities must be beyond reproach. In fact, nowhere is ethical behaviour more essential, or its absence more damaging, than in philanthropic fundraising. If donors ever feel that their money is not being used in the most efficient and ethical manner possible, that trust will be eroded.
Ethical Fundraising - Imagine Canada
This is an article prepared by the Imagine Canada relating to the Ethical Practice for charitable organizations. As this is such an important area within fund development we have reproduced it along with a link to the Imagine Canada page outlining their ethical guidelines.
Association of Fundraising Professionals
One of the top reasons members join AFP is its Code of Ethical Principles and Standards of Professional Practice (the Code), but many may not realize the benefits that come with abiding by a code that is enforced.
Privacy Legislation that Non-Profit Organizations Need to Know About
The Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) protects individual privacy by requiring Non-Profit Organizations to obtain informed consent from individuals for the collection, use and disclosure of personal information. Non-profit boards, employees and volunteers need to be aware of the Act and incorporate “privacy thinking” into policies and actions.