Recent Articles
Posted By: Apra Ethics & Compliance Committee
Thu Feb 6th, 2020
Are you losing sleep trying to keep up with all of the recent industry changes? According to The Ethicist, the best way to relax is to ensure you have the right policies in place. Read how you can best prepare yourself and your colleagues.
Posted By: Apra Ethics & Compliance Committee
Thu Oct 24th, 2019
Recent investigations and whistleblower activity should remind prospect development professionals to revisit their organization’s policies regarding acceptance of contributions. This month, The Ethicist provides several questions to ask yourself to ensure your organization’s policies are thorough.
Posted By: Apra Ethics & Compliance Committee
Thu Sep 5th, 2019
When an organization makes headlines for a controversial ethical decision, it affects everybody in the organization, including prospect development professionals. Learn how you can implement clear policies to avoid negative publicity.
Posted By: Apra Ethics & Compliance Committee
Fri Aug 23rd, 2019
I am so horrified to learn that Federal Election Commission (FEC) political contribution data is forbidden for use by nonprofit and higher education organizations for fundraising. Doesn’t every wealth screening company in our sector make use of this information? What’s an ethical researcher to do?
Posted By: Apra Ethics & Compliance Committee
Thu Jul 25th, 2019
Is it ethical for college fundraisers to speak with admissions officers regarding children of wealthy donors? Learn more about the specifics of student privacy and fundraising in this “Ask the Ethicist” column.
