Ethics

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.

Ethical standards and principles are the foundation for maintaining donor and public trust. AFP provides a self-governed process for addressing ethical concerns and the only enforceable code of ethics in the fundraising profession.

Have an ethics related question? Send us an email at [email protected].

The updated AFP Code of Ethical Standards has been released. 

 

VIEW THE CODE OF ETHICS           VIEW THE MEMBER CODE OF CONDUCT 

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Ethical Dilemmas for Emerging Leaders Podcast

Audrey M. Johnson, CFRE joins the podcast to discuss common ethical dilemmas early career fundraisers face, as well as how emerging leaders will help shape the standards of the future.

2026 Ethics Committee Members

  • Mary Doorley Simboski, ACFRE, Chair
  • John Scola, CFRE
  • Dee Dee Mozeleski
  • Andrea McManus
  • Marla Smith, CFRE, BA
  • Joyce Mitchell-Antoine
  • Audrey Johnson
  • Rachel Hutchisson
  • Theresa Fleck, CFRE
  • Brenda Ray Scott, CFRE
  • Mary Anne Chern, FAHP, ACFRE
  • Melanie Elliott
  • Paul Strawhecker, ACFRE, MPA
  • Peggy Rhoads, CFRE
  • Gustavo Flores Alverez
  • H. Art Taylor

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