ETHICAL AND LEGAL PRINCIPLES

Ethical and Legal Principles



Ethical and Legal Principles

Ethical issues

Ethical issues can arise in almost any aspect of a fundraiser's daily work. There are six areas in particular where one is most likely to encounter ethical dilemmas: fundraiser relationships, privacy and confidentiality, tainted money, compensation, conflicts of interest, and transparency and disclosure.

Conflicts of Interest

Conflicts of interest can arise in various situations and can exist even in the absence of unethical or unethical behavior. A conflict of interest typically arises in situations wherein individuals or organizations have competed personal or professional interests. In the nonprofit context, conflicts of interest can ...