2024 Professional Development Opportunities

October Lunch and Learn

Trick or Treat: Choosing Trust Over Tricks in Fundraising and Ensuring Honesty in Every Ask is a dynamic, interactive session designed to equip fundraisers with the tools to navigate ethical dilemmas and uphold integrity in their daily work.

As philanthropic professionals, we purpose to maintain transparency and public trust while adhering to the highest ethical standards in every engagement.

In this session, participants will:

• Explore the key principles of the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards.
• Discuss the importance of honesty and transparency in fostering donor trust.
• Identify strategies for handling ethical dilemmas in fundraising.
• Review real-life fundraising scenarios where ethical decision-making is critical.

Objectives:

• Understand how ethical fundraising practices build long-term donor relationships.
• Learn practical approaches to transparency and accountability in the profession.
• Engage in open dialogue to share challenges and insights with peers.
• Gain confidence in making ethical decisions that benefit donors, organizations, and the public.

The session will include a robust open forum, encouraging participants to bring real-life scenarios and questions for group discussion. We will collectively tackle common fundraising challenges, discuss ethical grey areas, and brainstorm solutions that align with the highest standards of integrity.

Join us for this important conversation on choosing trust over tricks and ensuring honesty in every ask.