Charities offer donors a chance to make a difference and offer communities a way to come together and transform. In return, donors and communities put their trust in charities, and it’s important that we don’t let them down by faltering in our ethical responsibilities. The AFP Code of Ethical Standards, along with the Donor Bill of Rights, are powerful documents that all charities should use in their fundraising to demonstrate their commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards in their work.
October is ethics awareness month. This year’s third annual Ethics Awareness Month highlights the importance of ethics in fundraising, which, while always important, has become especially critical as charities navigate a new philanthropic environment dominated by the pandemic. The main focus of Ethics Awareness Month this year will be a series of ethical situations that are intended to create conversation among chapters and members.
During this session we will have discussion and ask participants to chime in with their own thoughts and perspectives on each of the following four scenarios:
- Paying a Volunteer
- Board Conflict of Interest
- Special Events/COVID Restrictions
- Sharing Donor Information
Christine Morgan, CFRE is Director of Development & Communications with Ronald McDonald House Charities Newfoundland and Labrador and has been a professional fundraiser since 1995. She is currently President-Elect with AFP Newfoundland and Labrador Board of Directors.