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 ethics@afpglobal.org.

 

The updated AFP Code of Ethical Standards has been released. 

 

VIEW THE NEW CODE OF ETHICS           VIEW THE NEW MEMBER CODE OF CONDUCT 

  • From January 1, 2025 onward, all AFP members will be prompted to sign the updated Code of Ethical Standards upon logging into the website for the first time in the new year. 

2024 Ethics Committee Members

  • John Scola, CFRE - Chair
  • Mary Anne Chern, FAHP, ACFRE
  • Mary Doorley Simboski, ACFRE
  • Melanie Elliott
  • Theresa Fleck, CFRE
  • Gustavo Flores
  • Ann Hale, CFRE
  • Ross Hendrickson
  • Audrey M. Johnson
  • Gina Johnson, CFRE
  • Andrea McManus
  • Joyce M. Mitchell-Antoine 
  • Dr. Amir Pasic
  • Peggy Rhoads, CFRE
  • Paul J. Strawhecker, ACFRE, MPA
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