Alliance Of Church-Based Community Developers

"Building Communities One Church At A Time!" 

 

Membership Code of Ethical Principles

 

Members of the Alliance of Church-based Community Developers (ACCD), shall at all times:  

  • Act according to the highest standards of professional practice and Christian Conduct.

  • Avoid even the appearance of any illegal offense or professional misconduct.

  • Effectively disclose any conflict of interest; such disclosure shall not preclude or imply ethical impropriety.

  • Utilize funds, by whatever means received, in accordance with donors' intentions.

  • Adhere to the principle that all donor and prospect information created by, or on behalf of, another member organization shall not be transferred or utilized except on behalf of ACCD.

  • Refrain from disclosing privilege information to unauthorized  parties and shall keep constituent information confidential.

  • Take care to ensure all solicitation materials are accurate and correctly reflect ACCD's mission and use of solicited funds.

  • Practice proper stewardship of funds received, including timely reports on the use and management of funds and obtain the explicit consent from donors of grantors prior to altering the conditions of any gift or grant.

  • Present all financial disclosure accurately and in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures.

  • Maintain a Christ-centered approach and exhibit the highest standard of credibility in and dealings, transactions and presentations involving the mission and business of ACCD.

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