Fundraising Ethics and Accountability Flashcards

The AFP Code of Ethical Standards requires fundraisers to disclose which of the following?

Answer: Conflicts of interest that could affect professional judgment

The AFP Code requires professionals to disclose actual or apparent conflicts of interest to avoid compromising their professional judgment or organizational integrity.

Which compensation arrangement is considered unethical by the AFP Code of Ethical Standards?

Answer: Percentage-based compensation tied directly to the amount of funds raised

Percentage-based compensation for fundraisers is considered unethical because it can incentivize coercive solicitation and undermine donor trust.

What does 'donor bill of rights' primarily protect?

Answer: Donors' rights to be informed, treated with respect, and have their gifts used as intended

The Donor Bill of Rights ensures donors can expect transparency, respect, and accountability from the charitable organizations they support.

Under AFP ethical standards, a fundraiser who learns of illegal activity within their organization should:

Answer: Report it through appropriate channels, which may include legal authorities

AFP ethics standards require fundraisers to report illegal activities through proper channels to uphold accountability and protect the public trust.

Which principle underpins the concept of 'philanthropic freedom'?

Answer: Donors have the right to make charitable gifts to any legal organization without coercion

Philanthropic freedom holds that donors have the fundamental right to support causes of their own choosing without undue pressure or manipulation.

A fundraiser is offered a personal gift (e.g., tickets to a sporting event) by a donor. According to AFP standards, what should the fundraiser do?

Answer: Decline or disclose the gift according to organizational policy to avoid a conflict of interest

AFP standards require fundraisers to avoid personal enrichment from donor relationships; gifts should be declined or disclosed per organizational policy to prevent conflicts of interest.