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International Statement of Ethical
Principles in Fundraising
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Document International Statement of Ethical Principles October 2006
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Principles in Fundraising 16 October 2006
On 16 October 2006, in
Noordwijkerhout, Netherlands, Twenty-four countries (Argentina,
Australia, Belgium, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Hong
Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Republic of Korea, Netherlands, New
Zealand, Poland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States)
approved the
International Statement of Ethical Principles in Fundraising, the
culmination of four years of international dialogue.
This is an historic moment
of which fundraisers can be rightfully proud, marking the occasion
of the first formal document governing fundraising activity
worldwide.
The meeting was
the fourth International Summit, commencing in Toronto in 2003 and
concluding in Noordwijkerhout in the Netherlands in 2006. It is the
purpose of this Statement of Ethical Principles to foster the growth
of a worldwide fundraising community.
Fundraisers work in many varied fields, countries and circumstances.
They share several fundamental values and practices. They work to
make the world a better place.
It is for these reasons that fundraisers strive to identify and
employ best ethical practices which will build public trust and
encourage philanthropy.
The document identifies five key principles: honesty, respect,
integrity, empathy and transparency.
It is expected that
fundraisers adhering to the International Statement will, first and
foremost, adhere to the most rigorous interpretation of the law, and
of the Code of Ethics of their own membership associations.
The six areas of responsibility address donations, stakeholders,
communications, reporting, payments and national laws.
Standards for each of these areas are elablorated in the Statement.
Over the next three months [up to 1 February 2007] ratification will
be undertaken by the participating national associations.
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SAIF Code of Professional
Ethics
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| 1. |
We
will associate only with organisations and agencies employing
ethical fundraising methods, pursuing worthwhile purposes and
meeting needs demonstrably valid and consistent with the
enhancement of human welfare.
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| 2. |
We
will provide our fundraising services only for a salary paid
to us as employees of an organisation or agency on whose
behalf we work to raise funds or as retained consultants on
the basis of a specified fee determined prior to the
commencement of the fundraising endeavour in respect of which
our services are retained
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We
will encourage and give our full support to the provision of
education and training of the highest practicable standards
for those responsible for fundraising activities and do our
utmost to improve technical and other performance standards
within the profession; we will foster the sharing of ideas,
experiences and practices so as to contribute as we can to the
common pool of fundraising knowledge, to the good of
organisations and agencies on whose behalf fundraisers work,
and to the success of the causes and the welfare of the people
such organisations and agencies seek to serve.
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We
shall, among other things in respect of any organisation or
agency we professionally serve:
form predictions of fundraising results only on the
basis of prior professional assessment of the particular
circumstances and their bearing upon considerations important
to such results; respect and safeguard the confidentiality
proper to a professional relationship; unremittingly pursue
our professional responsibilities placing before our own
personal interests the best interests of the organisation or
agency, its cause and those it endeavours to serve; recognize
and discharge obligations to the organisation or agency in
giving counsel and assistance in respect of the fulfilment of
subscription, recording and other aspects of internal
fundraising management.
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We
will in good faith co-operate with fellow practitioners in
curbing malpractice and eliminating unethical and undesirable
conduct within or impinging upon the fundraising profession
and in particular will oppose and will not be party to:
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Misrepresentation
in any form including exaggerated claims of past
achievements or offers or promises to raise unobtainable
sums of money |
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Contracts
or undertakings for fundraising services on the basis of
a guarantee in respect of results or compensation in any
form for the non-achievement of declared financial
objectives, or involving: hidden costs to the
organisation or agency recipient of the fundraising
service; fees or payment for service as a percentage of
or commission on amount raised, or any payment as a
premium for achieving a prescribed financial result. |
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Payments
in cash or kind made to an employee, officer, trustee or
advisor of an organisation or agency as a compensation
for using influence in respect of the engagement of
fundraising counsel. |
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