Ethics

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. 

• John Scola, CFRE - Chair
• Joyce Mitchell-Antoine
• Dee Dee Mozeleski
• Andrea McManus
• Audrey M. Johnson
• Rachel Hutchisson
• Theresa Fleck, CFRE
• Mary Doorley Simboski, ACFRE
• Mary Anne Chern, FAHP, ACFRE
• Melanie Elliott
• Paul J. Strawhecker, ACFRE, MPA
• Peggy Rhoads, CFRE
• Gustavo Flores Alverez