Ethics and Donors
Ethical standards and principles are the foundation for maintaining public trust, for every AFP member. AFP provides a self-governed process for addressing ethical concerns.
Donor Bill of Rights
To ensure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, AFP and other fundraising organizations declare that all donors have the following rights.
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Related AFP Resources
Charity Fraud Less Than One Percent of All 2007 ComplaintsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Fundraising Ethics
Audiconference Highlights: Ethical Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations: How to Conduct an Ethics Audit - May 2003
The Charleston Principles: final version
Code of Ethical Principles and Standards


















