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A family’s philanthropic values – it’s sense of stewardship, personal commitments and interests of individual family members, and the shared desire to foster charitable impulses in children and future generations – are the foundation of family philanthropy. Articulating and discussing values on a regular basis is part of ethically responsible giving. And ensuring that your grants and gifts are effective in achieving your goals is also an ethical obligation. This Content Collection features board discussion papers, articles, sample policies and practices, and webinars on the topic of ethics and accountability in family philanthropy.
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Paul Ylvisaker: Ethics and Philanthropy
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From the Balcony: Perspectives and Reflections on Trusteeship
ArticleNCFP Webinars
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Passing the “Mirror Test”: Ethics and family philanthropy
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Ethics in family philanthropy: Right vs. right decision-making
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The Science and Art of Family Giving
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The Right Way to Handle Conflicts of Interest
Voices from the Field
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How Can I Help My Fellow Board Members Understand the Ethical Implications of Our Board Make-Up and Selection Process?
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Ethics and family philanthropy: Advice from Aristotle
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What Should a Billionaire Give – and What Should You?
ArticleSample Policies and Practices
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Code of ethics (Hudson Webber Foundation)
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Board Code of Ethics (The Wallace Foundation)
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Code of ethics (anonymous sample)
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Sample Whistleblower Policy
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Code of ethics (sample)
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