AEF Chapt 2: A Commitment To Ethical Fundraising Flashcards
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Voluntary Sector
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Arts, humanities, education, health and human services, religion, social justice international aid, animal welfare and the environment.
2
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The Josephson Institute of Ethics offers the following set of values that inform professional, ethical practice:
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- Honesty
- Integrity
- Promise keeping
- Fidelity and loyalty
- Fairness
- Caring for others
- Respect for others
- Responsible citizenship
- Pursuit of excellence
- Accountability
3
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Three types of ethical behavior that guide nonprofits
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- comply with applicable laws
- doing the right thing even in the face of hardship or discomfort
- choosing the ethical path between competing goods or conflicting values
4
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Four types of “right vs. right” ethical paradigms
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truth vs loyalty
individual vs. community
short term vs long-term
justice vs mercy
5
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Values a nonprofit should maintain for an ethical culture
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- Commitment beyond self
- Obedience of the laws
- Commitment beyond the law
- Commitment to the public good
- Respect for the worth and dignity of individuals
- Tolerance, diversity and social justice
- Accountability to the public
- Openness and honesty
- Responsible stewardship of resources
