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Ask the Ethicist: Are Staff Participation Campaigns Unethical?
Leadership · General Fundraising · Ask the Ethicist
Ask the Ethicist: Are Staff Participation Campaigns Unethical?
By The Apra Ethics & Compliance Committee | February 27, 2025

For organizations aiming for 100% staff giving, setting a universal participation goal might seem like a smart strategy — but is obligation an ethical fundraising practice? The Apra Ethicist weighs in on the pressure staff participation campaigns create and how to set fair expectations with leadership.

Ask the Ethicist: Revisiting 2024’s Most Pressing Questions
Prospect Research · Ask the Ethicist
Ask the Ethicist: Revisiting 2024’s Most Pressing Questions
By The Apra Ethics & Compliance Committee | December 12, 2024

Explore this roundup of  Apra's Ask the Ethicist columns, featuring 2024’s most thought-provoking ethical dilemmas. From repurposing political donor lists to using AI tools responsibly, revisit practical advice on navigating complex challenges in prospect research.

Ask the Ethicist: How Should We Approach FEC Data for Prospect Research in 2024?
Prospect Research · Ethics · Ask the Ethicist
Ask the Ethicist: How Should We Approach FEC Data for Prospect Research in 2024?
By The Apra Ethics & Compliance Committee | October 01, 2024

With a major election on the horizon, the temptation to leverage FEC data as a prospect researcher is strong. After all, individuals who give generously to political campaigns might also have the capacity to support our causes. However, the use of FEC data for charitable fundraising presents significant ethical and legal challenges.

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