Uploaded June 2020 | Updated September 2026, 29 minutes ago
Alice Ferris, ACFRE and Jim Anderson, CFRE discuss their key takeaways from the AFP Northern Arizona panel discussion "Ethical Fundraising in the Wake of COVID-19." View that complete video at facebook.com/AFPArizona/videos/256671702111847
Webinar Speakers:
Jim Anderson, CFRE (Moderator)
Barbara R. Levy, ACFRE, FAFP
Scott C. Staub, ACFRE (Managing Partner, Leadership Search Partners)
Alice L. Ferris, CFRE, ACFRE (Partner, GoalBusters Consulting)
Here is a summary of the discussion topics:
Ethics of Relationships
Is the donor feeling vulnerable?
Are you taking advantage?
Zoom donor visits
Are you putting yourself first?
Ethics of Asking
Sensitivity to current time
"Non-essential" services
What's most impactful?
In a time of a crisis is there a higher duty?
Ethics of Emergency Needs
Can you redirect a gift?
Urgent needs may lead to cutting corners by some
Can you meet donor intent?
Ethical practice takes courage
If you could lose your job and your boss asks you to do something for emergency funding that you think is unethical, what's your line?
Dealing with ethical issues with people who are above you (your boss)
Additional questions
What if you have issues with people who are not AFP members?
How does the AFP Ethics enforcement process work?
How do you look for a job during a crisis?
Ethics around bringing donors with you to a new job for quick revenue
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GoalBusters Consulting, 2020
Alice Ferris, ACFRE and Jim Anderson, CFRE discuss their key takeaways from the AFP Northern Arizona panel discussion "Ethical Fundraising in the Wake of COVID-19." View that complete video at facebook.com/AFPArizona/videos/256671702111847
Webinar Speakers:
Jim Anderson, CFRE (Moderator)
Barbara R. Levy, ACFRE, FAFP
Scott C. Staub, ACFRE (Managing Partner, Leadership Search Partners)
Alice L. Ferris, CFRE, ACFRE (Partner, GoalBusters Consulting)
Here is a summary of the discussion topics:
Ethics of Relationships
Is the donor feeling vulnerable?
Are you taking advantage?
Zoom donor visits
Are you putting yourself first?
Ethics of Asking
Sensitivity to current time
"Non-essential" services
What's most impactful?
In a time of a crisis is there a higher duty?
Ethics of Emergency Needs
Can you redirect a gift?
Urgent needs may lead to cutting corners by some
Can you meet donor intent?
Ethical practice takes courage
If you could lose your job and your boss asks you to do something for emergency funding that you think is unethical, what's your line?
Dealing with ethical issues with people who are above you (your boss)
Additional questions
What if you have issues with people who are not AFP members?
How does the AFP Ethics enforcement process work?
How do you look for a job during a crisis?
Ethics around bringing donors with you to a new job for quick revenue
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GoalBusters Consulting, 2020
