Statement of Ethical Principles
Adopted November 1991 The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) exists to foster the development and growth of fundraising professionals and the profession, to promote high ethical standards in the fundraising profession and to preserve and enhance philanthropy and volunteerism. more...
Member Aspirations
A statement of ideals to which members should aspire. more...
Standards of Professional Practice
AFP members agree to abide by the AFP Standards of Professional Practice, which are adopted and incorporated into the AFP Code of Ethical Principles. more...
Full Code of Ethics, Principles and Practices
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Compensation Position Paper
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) formerly the National Society of Fund Raising Executives (NSFRE) believes that individuals serving a charity for compensation must accept the principle that charitable purpose, not self-gain, is paramount. more...
Donor Bill of Rights
To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the not-for-profit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights. more...
E-Donor Bill of Rights
AFP is working with other philanthropic organizations as well as online service providers to ensure that online donors have greater confidence in the nonprofit organizations and causes they are asked to support. more... | 
