Ethics for fundraisers

AuthorOs Introduction Chapter 1: A Question of Responsibility On Drawing Lines Responsible Action A Matter of Character The Governing Motive A Case of Charitable Intent The Classic Philanthropist The Stewardship Tradition The Responsible Nonprofit Chapter 2: A Matter of Principle The Art of Knowing Right from Wrong Moral Promptings The Place of Respect Conflict and Choice Self-examination Self-worth The Centrality of Trust Acting on Principle Ethical Adequacy Two Kinds of Ethical Decision-making Summing Up Chapter 3: Issues of Consequence and Intention Of Consequence and Intention Practical Issues Matters of Abuse Misusing Donor Funds Divulging Donor/Prospect Information Intruding on Private Affairs Exploiting Relationships Displacing Charitable Motives Conflicting or Competing Interests Negligent Security Altering or Destroying Records Questionable Charges or Expense for Services Gagging or Mistreating the Whistle-blower Chapter 4: Principled Action A Choice of Frameworks Principles of Ethics in Philanthropy Spheres of Ethical Influence Applying the Principles and Rules The Hospice of Pine Elbow: A Case Study Chapter 5: A PractitionerOs Code of Ethics Codes and Conflicts of Interest The Problem with Codes Habits of an Ethical Organization Ethical Leadership The Elements of a Code About Corporate Responsibility A Guide to Code Development The Case for Doing the Right Thing Appendices Selected Current Organizational, Corporate and Nonprofit Codes Index