FND 110 | Ethics in Fundraising

Overview

Transparency inspires donor loyalty and confidence. Beyond what the law dictates, nonprofits must demonstrate their dedication to ethical practices by being transparent with financial information and fundraising practices.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define what ethics are and why they are important to nonprofit resource development.
• Identify the institutions that define ethics in the field.
• Describe the American Fundraising Professional codes of ethics and professional standards.
• Explain the key compensation issues and the reporting of fundraising expenses by charitable organizations.

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