Pacifica Foundation
Fundraising Code of Ethics
Our code of ethics was created to foster respectful and productive fundraising
with our communities. In the context of community radio, the actual practice
of ethical fundraising serves to promote and preserve the spirit of free
speech, independent media, and social justice by advocating activism,
philanthropy, and volunteerism.
Responsible stewardship of our resources is the ideal of purposeful fundraising, progressive philanthropy, and personal generosity. We are committed to the donor’s intent of their gift to Pacifica in every way that abides to the organizational mission and to ethical nonprofit practice.
We affirm that all Pacifica Foundation solicitation appeals:
· Shall be truthful, accurate and accountable to the actual programs
for which the solicited funds will be used;
· Shall accurately describe Pacifica’s purpose, programs and
needs;
· Shall only make claims, which Pacifica can fulfill;
· Shall contain no misleading information, (including material omissions
or exaggerations of fact);
· Shall not use misleading photographs or any other communication,
which would tend to create a false impression or misunderstanding of
our mission.
Any and all communications by Pacifica to the public shall respect the dignity, values, history, and culture of the communities being served by its radio programming and network. In particular, the organization shall avoid the following:
· Messages which fuel prejudice, hatred, or intolerance.
· Messages which foster a sense of national superiority over local
community.
· Messages which exploit our listeners for only their resources rather
than respect their intelligence on issues, and respect them as equal
partners in civic action for peace & justice.
Pacifica staff will ensure that messages sent out in short term urgent appeals do not undermine the long time work of development education of our sister stations.
Pacifica staff shall not exploit or personally benefit from any donor relationship, volunteer relationship, or organizational committee relationship.
Pacifica staff shall disclose all potential or actual conflicts of interest; such disclosure shall not preclude or imply ethical impropriety.
Pacifica shall adhere to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to fundraising practices.
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