Code of Ethical Pursuit

The true nature of giving is revealed in the Holy Scriptures as being related to CPA's attitudes toward both God and his fellow men. Therefore,  an approach to donors toward giving should be made with emphasis upon scriptural motivation. With these basic tenets in mind, we adopt the following code of ethical pursuit:

• Each member should have a commitment to serve the cause of Jesus Christ in an efficient manner without hindering the efforts of other established and functioning ministries.
• Each member should have a governing board of active, responsible people who hold regular meetings, create policy and maintain effective control.
• Methods of promotion and solicitation should demonstrate high ethical standards and good manners befitting the biblical injunction of Luke 6:31, "Do to others as you would have them do to you."
• Annual audits of financial records should be prepared by an outside professional CPA showing reasonable detail and should be available upon demand. New organizations should have available for their publics a CPA's statement that a proper financial system has been installed.
• Individual or institutions shall not use methods harmful to the public, such as exaggerated claims of achievement, guaranteed results, and unreasonable promises.
• All members shall comply with Federal, State and Municipal regulations.
• All members shall employ representatives who will conduct their activities within generally accepted professional standards of accuracy, truth and good taste.
• All members shall employ representatives who will have objectives consonant with its program.
• All members shall employ representatives on a predetermined standard fee or salary basis and will insist that the employee manage personal data entrusted to him solely for the benefit of the employer. Commission or percentage reimbursement for services rendered are deemed unethical and unprofessional practices in fundraising.

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