CFRE Fundraising Ethics and Accountability 3

Question 1

The CFRE International Code of Ethics requires credential holders to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Maintain competence through continuing education and uphold ethical standards

Answer

CFRE credential holders commit to ongoing professional development and to upholding ethical standards as part of their certification obligations.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'informed consent' in a fundraising context?

Accepted Answer

The donor fully understands how their gift will be used and agrees without pressure

Answer

Informed consent means the donor has been given complete, accurate information about the gift's use and is giving freely without manipulation or pressure.

Question 3

Why is it important for fundraisers to maintain accurate and complete donor records?

Accepted Answer

To fulfill fiduciary responsibilities and enable accurate stewardship and reporting

Answer

Accurate donor records support ethical stewardship, ensure gifts are used as intended, and fulfill the organization's fiduciary and reporting responsibilities.

Question 4

Which of the following actions would violate a donor's privacy rights?

Accepted Answer

Sharing a donor's contact information with a third-party vendor without the donor's consent

Answer

Sharing donor information with third parties without explicit consent violates the donor's privacy rights and breaches the trust that is fundamental to the philanthropic relationship.

Question 5

What is the purpose of the 'accountability' component in fundraising ethics?

Accepted Answer

To demonstrate that donated funds are used responsibly and as promised to donors

Answer

Accountability in fundraising means being transparent about how donations are used and demonstrating that the organization fulfills its promises to donors and the public.

CFRE - Certified Fund Raising Executive Practice Test

CFRE - Certified Fund Raising Executive Practice Test

CFRE Fundraising Ethics and Accountability 3