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A Colleague’s Perspective on Values and Ethics in Philanthropy

Council on Foundations
by Bruce Sievers
A brief article discussing the four fundamental levels at which questions of ethics need to be addressed.

There’s Only Ethics…

Institute for Global Ethics
by Rushworth M. Kidder
Based on a keynote speech presented to the Human Services Council of Northeast Florida.

An Examination of Ethics and Values in Philanthropy

Southeastern Council of Foundations
by William F. May
Remarks presented to the Twentieth Annual Meeting of the SECF in 1989.

Discussion Papers Prepared by The Principles, Practices, and Ethics Committee

Northern California Grantmakers
Background Reading for The NCG Annual Conference: “Do the Right Thing”-Ethics and Values in Grantmaking
June 21, 1990

Regional Commitment to Public Trust in Philanthropy

Forum of Regional Association of Grantmakers
DRAFT-April 2004

Will Philanthropy Wear New “SOX”?

Grantmakers of Oregon and Southwest Washington
An short paper addressing the effects of SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley).
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Code of Ethics 2004

United Way of the Columbia-Willamette
Draft

Conflict of Interest

Sharing Our Stories, Improving Our Work

Council on Foundations
This archived “Family Matters” newsletter highlights various ways for foundations to honor donor intent and pass on the founding donor’s goals, expectations and values to future generations.
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Story Time

Chronicle of Philanthropy
This article describes how some foundation leaders are using storytelling as a way to honor the founding donor’s intent and share values and traditions.
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Stewardship Principles for Family Foundations

Council on Foundations
A guide of nine principles for family foundations regarding stewardship. Principle eight pertains to family legacy-honoring intent and recognizing later generations’ interests.
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