Ethics

Code of Ethics

AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards of Professional Practice

AFP Donor Bill of Rights

AFP Principles of the E-Donor Bill of Rights

Role of the Chapter in the Ethics Process

Ethics, The Donor Of Bill Rights Top Member Benefits

Responses to Media Articles

AFP Responds to Toronto Star - June 2007

AFP Response to Cost of Fundraising - June 2007

AFP Responds to Toronto Star - December 2006

Advancing Philanthropy Ethical Articles

No-so-good Form, Michael Rosen, CFRE - November/December 2006, pp. 19-21

Scaling the Capital Steps, Michael Rosen, CFRE - September/October 2006, pp. 23-25

Ringing up New Contributions, Michael Rosen, CFRE - July/August 2006, pp. 22-24

The Dear Friend - and Donor, Bill Harrison - May/June 2006, pp.20-21

Professional Obligations: The Big Favour - March/April 2006, pp. 23-24

Donor Intent: Helping the Needy - January/February 2006, pp.21-22

Compensation and Finders' Fees - September/October 2005, pp. 18-19

Ethics Leadership, Barbara R. Levy, ACFRE - September/October 2004, pp.12-14

International Code of Ethics, Andrew Watt - July/August 2004, pp. 10-12

Articles & Presentations

Ethical Decision Making and Leadership, Dianne Lister, LL.B., CFRE - January 2007 AFP Workshop

Ethics: A Guiding Force in Fundraising, Jeff Beach & Arthur Peters - January 2007 AFP Workshop

Ethics: How Do I Handle This Situation & Case Study, Jim Allen, ACFRE - Congress 2006

Universal Ethics, Hank Goldstein, CFRE - Congress 2004

Doing the Right Thing: Your Ethics and Those of Your Organisation, Innes Van Nostrand - Congress 2003

Ethics in Advancement: What you Feel Good After, Susan Bloch Nevitte - Congress 2003

Enhancing Ethics at the Board Table, David Nitkin & Jane Garthson - Congress 2002

Web Conferences

Weaving Ethics Into Your Organization's Fundraising, Paulette V. Maehara, CFRE, CAE - May 6, 2009

Ethical Fundraising: What's the Effect on Your Bottom Line? Janice Gow Pettey, CFRE - May 8, 2008

Conflicting Values: Solving Ethical Dilemmas, Eugene R. Tempel, Ed.D., CFRE - October 5, 2005

Ethical Leadership in Nonprofit Organisations: How to Conduct and Ethics Audit, Tim Delaney, JD/MPA - May 21, 2003

Additional Online Resources:

Imagine Canada

AFP International - AFP's Ethics Page will provide you with information on ethical standards and principles are the foundation for maintaining public trust, for every AFP member. AFP provides a self-governed process for addressing ethical concerns.

EMERGING ISSUE: HOW MUCH DONOR INVOLVEMENT IS TOO MUCH?
Fundraisers want donors to get involved, but how much is too much? AFP explores the issue of donor direction and involvement in philanthropic gifts.
THE ACCOUNTABLE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
"The Accountable Nonprofit Organization" is a statement of principles. It outlines the operations and procedures a charity undertakes to show it is accountable to donors, the people it serves, and the general public.
GUIDANCE: INTERNET TRANSACTION FEES
Numerous websites have been established to facilitate online donations to unrelated organizations. The majority of such websites are maintained by entities that are not themselves tax-exempt.
PRINCIPLES OF THE E-DONOR BILL OF RIGHTS
An "E-Donor Bill of Rights" is being created to ensure that prospective donors have greater confidence in the nonprofit organizations and causes they are asked to support online.