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Code of Conduct

All members of the Fundraising Institute of New Zealand are required, as a condition of membership, to conform to the following Code of Conduct in relation to their work:

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT: Members shall at all times conduct themselves with complete integrity. They shall respect the dignity of their profession and ensure that their actions enhance the reputation of themselves and their Institute. Furthermore:

They shall not misuse their authority or office for personal gain
They shall comply with the laws of New Zealand which relate to their professional activities, both in letter and in spirit
They shall not knowingly act in a manner inconsistent with the Code, or cause or permit others to do so.

INJURY TO OTHERS: Members shall not recklessly or maliciously injur the professional reputation or practice of other members of this or any other profession.

HONESTY: Members shall at all times act honestly and in such a manner that donors are not misled. They shall not knowingly or recklessly disseminate false or misleading information in the course of their professional duties, nor permit their subordinates to do so. Members will state their charges and terms of business without ambiguity before commencement of an assignment.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE: Members are expected to strive to attain and apply a high level of competence to the efficient conduct of the work entrusted to them. Members will ensure their own awareness and practices of ethical fundraising through continuing education and training and will foster the sharing of fundraising knowledge and skill.

CONFLICT OF INTERESTS: Members shall not represent conflicting or competing interests without the express consent of the parties concerned after full disclosure of the facts.

CONFIDENTIALITY: Members shall not disclose (except as may be required by statute or law) or make use of information given or obtained in confidence from their employers or clients, the donating public, or any other source, without express prior consent.

Enforcement of Code

It is the duty of all members to assist the Institute in implementing and enforcing the Code and they will be supported by the Institute for so doing.