Ethics Papers and Articles
Some content on this page may be for AFP members only. Please log in to see the full content. Not a member? Join AFP.
Guidance: Internet transaction fees
Numerous websites have been established to facilitate online donations to unrelated organizations. The majority of such websites are maintained by entities that are not themselves tax-exempt.
Position Paper: Payments in Lieu of Taxes
AFP's 1997 position paper on the issue of Payments In Lieu of Taxes (PILOTS).
Position Paper: percentage-based compensation
A 2001 position paper by the AFP Ethics Committee on why AFP prohibits members from accepting percentage-based compensation.
Position paper: parity in the fundraising profession
Parity laws, policies, and procedures in fundraising are covered in this 1994 position paper by the NSFRE (now AFP) Parity Task Force.
Process for Development of AFP Position Papers
So how does AFP write and develop position papers?


















