Summer Institute for Alumni Relations Pre-Institute Sessions-CASE SIEFR 2023 Integrity and Professionalism

CASE SIEFR 2023 Integrity and Professionalism

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This document discusses the importance of integrity and professionalism in the field of development and fundraising for educational institutions. It emphasizes the values and principles that should guide ethical decision-making. The document provides resources, such as the CASE Statement of Ethics and the CASE Principles of Practice, which outline the highest standards of personal and professional conduct in fundraising. It also presents an ethical decision-making framework to help navigate conflicts and make ethical decisions. The framework involves gathering information, considering what is at stake, testing ethical principles, consulting relevant stakeholders, and evaluating the impact and consequences of decisions. The document includes three case studies that prompt readers to consider ethical dilemmas and make choices based on their understanding of integrity and professionalism. The importance of trust, confidentiality, and adherence to laws and policies is emphasized throughout the document. Overall, the document serves as a guide for educational fundraising professionals to uphold ethical standards and make integrity-based decisions in their work.

Keywords

integrity

professionalism

development

fundraising

educational institutions

ethical decision-making

values

principles

CASE Statement of Ethics

CASE Principles of Practice