Resources to Share and Save | Ethics in Philanthropy 

Last week, the Class of 2023 heard from local experts who shared best practices with the class and led them through case studies to practice their ethical decision making.

Thanks to our session leaders:  Amy Stewart, Senior Director, Philanthropic Development, Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation; Lindsey Hersey, Human Resources Director, Dumb Friends League; Josh Zmroczek, CFRE, Director of Development, University of Denver, Sturm College of Law; Erin Osborn, Director, Prospect Research, Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation! 

Key Takeaways

•It's important to have conversations about ethics regularly and to update your policies to ensure that they are legally compliant but also in keeping with your mission and values. 

•You will sometimes be put in a position where you are educating a donor, boss, or community member. Talk about the likelihood of this situation ahead of time so that you are prepared. Having strong policies and great resources at the ready will be helpful. 

•The key ethical concern in DEI data collection is that it must be self-identified/self-disclosed.

We are happy to share links for you to save and share. 

AFP International
AFP Code of Ethical Standards | AFP Donor Bill of Rights 

Colorado Nonprofit Association 
Colorado Nonprofit Association's Principles & Practices in Nonprofit Excellence

ADRP - Association of Donor Relations Professionals 
Ethics Statement

APRA - The American Prospect Research Association
APRA's DEI Data Guide | APRA DUE DILLIGENCE TOOLKIT | Apra Ethics and Compliance Toolkit 

AHP - Association of Healthcare philanthropy 
AHP Professional Standards of Conduct

AASP - Association of Advancement Services Professionals
Statement of Ethics 

Case - Council for Advancement and support of education
Statement of ethics

Independent Sector 
Principles for good governance 

NCN - National Council OF Nonprofits
Ethics and accountability