Statement of values and ethical principles

Basic information

  • Host or sponsor: Umbrella organisation
  • Type: Code of Conduct/Ethics
  • Year established: 2004
  • Status: Active
  • Thematic area: Philanthropy
  • Summary: The Statement of values and ethical principles must be agreed to when membership In Philanthropic Foundations Canada is applied for, and commitment is renewed each year. Members commit to the promotion of the public good, integrity, respect, accountability, responsible stewardship and to excellence. The principles inlcude no operational standards, and there is no formal complaints process.

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Contact details

  • Host organisation: Philanthropic Foundations Canada
  • Website: www.pfc.ca
  • Email: general@pfc.ca
  • Address: 555 René Lévesque Blvd. West, Suite 900 Montréal, Québec, H2Z 1B1 Canada

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Areas addressed

  • Principles or standards: Principles-based
  • Communications / advocacy / fundraising:
    • General commitment to transparency
  • Governance and Management:
    • General commitment to good governance
    • Conflict of Interest
    • Stewardship of funds
  • Human resources:
    • Staff development and training
  • Monitoring and Evaluation:
    • General commitment to evaluation
    • Commitment to integrate learning in future

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Participation

  • Reasons for participation
    • Membership requirement

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Compliance

  • Monitoring mechanism: Commitment only
  • Has sanctioning mechanism: No

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Downloads

Statement of Values and Ethical Principles

Members

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