Constitution
Constitutional Rules of the
Fundraising Institute of New Zealand
INDEX
1. Definitions and Interpretation
2. Name
3. Objects
4. Membership
5. Admission of Members
6. Entrance Fees and Annual Subscriptions
7. Organisational Endorsement
8. Use of Institute Logo and Name
9. Public Statements
10. Termination of Membership
11. Control of Institute
12. The Council
13. Proceedings of the Council
14. Duties of the Council
15. Powers of the Council
16. Divisions and Branches
17. Administration
18. Meetings
19. Special General Meeting
20. Procedure at Meetings
21. Accounts
22. Auditor
23. Registered Office
24. Where no Rule Applies
25. Alterations of the Rules
26. Winding-Up and Disposition of Surplus Assets
27. Custody and Use of Common Seal
Annex A
Mission Statement
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Purpose
Policies
Annex B
Code of Ethics
Code of Conduct
1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS
1.1 In these Rules unless a contrary intention is expressed:
"The Institute" and "FINZ" mean Fundraising Institute of New Zealand (Incorporated)
"Voting Member" includes Members, Associate Members and Fellows as defined in these Rules
"Member" includes all the classes of membership defined in Clause 4.2 of these Rules
"Month" means calendar month
"Days" means clear days, not necessarily working days
"Council" means the Council of the Institute as hereinafter provided
"Secretary" means National Office, acting as Secretary for the National Council
"The Act" means the Incorporated Societies Act 1908
"The Regulations" mean the Regulations under the Act
"Not-for-profit Organisations" means voluntary, charitable and humanitarian agencies engaged in work to benefit humankind, the environment or animal welfare without pecuniary gain to the organisation.
1.2 In these Rules:
(a) words referring to persons include firms, partnerships, companies and corporations;
(b) where the context permits, words referring to the singular also refer to the plural and vice versa and words importing one gender refer to the other gender.
2.1 The name of the Institute is Fundraising Institute of New Zealand (Incorporated) ("the Institute").
3.1 The objects of the Institute are those set forth in the Schedule to these Rules.
4.1 Membership of the Institute shall comprise any person on whom membership has been conferred in accordance with these rules.
4.2 Membership categories are as follows:
(a) Full membership (MFINZ) may be conferred upon a person who has substantial involvement in or direct responsibility for the fundraising activities of a not-for-profit organisation and who has completed a twelve month period as an Associate Member and has attended an Induction Course then completed the regrade process. Full Members hold full voting rights and are eligible to hold office.
(b) Associate Membership may be conferred upon a person joining the Institute for the first time who has substantial involvement in or direct responsibility for the fundraising activities of a not-for-profit organisation but is not eligible for Full Membership. Associate Members hold full voting rights but are eligible to hold office only at Division or Branch level.
(c) Affiliate Membership may be conferred upon a person associated with the fundraising profession or the not-for-profit sector but who does not have substantial involvement in or direct responsibility for the fundraising activities of a not-for-profit organisation. Affiliate Members hold voting rights only at Division or Branch level and are eligible to hold office only at Division or Branch level.
(d) Fellowship (FFINZ) of the Institute may be conferred in accordance with these Rules on a Member who has for not less than ten (10) years rendered distinguished service to the Institute and the fundraising profession. Fellows hold full voting rights and are eligible to hold office.
(e) Honorary Membership may be conferred upon a person, not necessarily a fundraiser, who because of distinguished, generous or otherwise meritorious services to the fundraising profession deserves to be honoured by the Institute. Honorary Members hold no voting rights and are not be eligible to hold office.
(f) Complimentary Membership may be conferred upon representatives of organisations which have a significant involvement in the fundraising industry and which make a valuable contribution to the work of the Institute. The number of Complimentary Members shall at no time exceed one (1) for every twenty (20) members of the Institute. Complimentary Members hold no voting rights and are not be eligible to hold office.
5.1 Persons who are eligible to do so may apply in writing on a prescribed form to become Members unless they have previously held Membership status within the Institute, or within a similar overseas fundraising organisation that is formally recognised by the Institute, in which case application may be made for recognition or reinstatement of membership.
5.2 Each applicant shall sign a declaration confirming their commitment to the Code of Ethics of the Institute and that they will use professional and ethical business practices.
5.3 The Council shall have absolute discretion whether to approve or decline any application for membership, and shall not be bound to give any reasons for so doing.
5.4 On the completion of a twelve month period as an Associate Member application can be made in writing for upgrade to Full Member status subject to the signed confirmation of a Full Member that an Induction Course has been attended and the Rules of the Institute have been upheld.
5.5 Provided the nomination is supported by not less than three (3) members of that Division, a Division may nominate that a person who meets the requirements of 4.2(d) become a Fellow. The nomination shall contain such details as necessary to support it. Nominations will be forwarded to a committee of current Fellows who will have the opportunity to make a recommendation to the Council. The Council will then consider all available information and make the final decision on conferment of a Fellowship or otherwise. 5.6 Honorary Membership may be conferred by the Council at its sole discretion on the recommendation of not less than three (3) voting Members which shall contain such details as shall be necessary to support it.
5.7 Changes to the status of membership shall be advised to all Members by publication in the Institute’s official communications.
6. ENTRANCE FEES AND ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
6.1 The Annual General Meeting of the Institute on the recommendation of the Council shall determine the amount of the entrance fee (if any) payable by any new Member and the amount of the annual subscriptions payable by the various categories of Members of the Institute. The annual subscription may differ between the various classes of membership and within those classes between waged and unwaged or for any other reason.
6.2 A voting Member shall not be entitled to exercise voting rights or otherwise take advantage or rights of membership until they have paid their annual subscription including any arrears.
6.3 Payment of subscription by a new member will be for a period of 12 months from the date of acceptance as a member. Payment of annual membership renewal will fall due on the anniversary of the date of acceptance.
6.4 The Council shall have the right to remit all or part of a Member’s fees on the grounds of hardship.
Not-for-profit organisations and/or professional consultancies engaged in the processes of fundraising, may declare their endorsement of and adherence to the Institute’s Codes of Ethics and Conduct in their organisational fundraising practice, through application for approval as a subscribing organisation. Upon acceptance by Council and payment of the set annual fee, the organisation shall have the right to publicise itself as a subscribing organisation in a manner and form prescribed by the Council and agreed to by the organisation in writing. Each approval shall expire at the end of the Institute’s financial year, unless the annual fee payable has been tendered for the following year. Approval as a subscribing organisation does not constitute membership of the Institute. A condition of approval as a subscribing organisation will be that any fundraising staff employed or contract consultants engaged shall be, or become within six months of engagement, a financial Member of the Institute. Equally, organisations who employ financial Members of the Institute, do not automatically gain the right to promote themselves as subscribing organisations. This right is extended only to subscribing organisations approved by the Council. The rights and responsibilities of subscribing organisations shall be the same as those for Members as described in these rules with regard to Clauses 10.1 (b), (c), (d) and (e); 10.2 (a), (b), (c) and (d); 10.3; 10.4; 10.5; 10.6; 10.7; 10.8 and 10.9.
8. USE OF INSTITUTE LOGO AND NAME
8.1 Subject to the provisions of this Rule voting Members excluding Associate Members shall be entitled to describe themselves as a Member (MFINZ) or Fellow (FFINZ) of the Institute and use those letters after their name accordingly.
8.2 The logo and insignia of the Institute is governed by the Council and may not be used by Members either on their own stationery or otherwise for private gain or enhancement.
The President and/or another person(s) authorised by Council shall be the official spokesperson(s) for the Institute. No other Member of the Institute shall make a public statement purporting to represent the views, attitudes of official position of the Institute or take individual action purporting to be taken on behalf of the Institute on any matter.
10.1 A Member of the Institute shall cease to be a Member if:
(a) they die
(b) they are adjudicated bankrupt or assign their estate for the benefit of creditors
(c) they resign their membership
(d) they fail to pay any sums due to the Institute for membership dues for ninety (90) days after notice in writing from the Institute requiring them to pay
(e) their membership is terminated pursuant to the provisions of these Rules.
10.2 If a complaint is received by the Institute that a Member has:
(a) failed to observe any of these Rules; or
(b) failed to observe the Code of Ethics of the Institute which for the time being Members are expected to observe; or adopted business methods or activities which are in the opinion of the Council not in the best interests of the Institute; or for any other reason acted in a manner which may be detrimental to the interests of the Institute.
Then the Council shall pass the complaint to the Ethics Committee who shall investigate the same and either:
(i) dismiss the complaint, or
(ii) appoint a time and place for the complaint to be heard.
10.3 Notice in writing of the complaint shall be given to the Member against whom the complaint has been made together with the time and place for the meeting. Such Member may answer the complaint in writing and attend the hearing to present their case.
10.4 At the conclusion of the hearing the Ethics Committee shall consider the evidence and make a recommendation to the Council to either uphold or dismiss the complaint and in either case shall notify the Member concerned. If the Council agrees with the recommendation to uphold the complaint it may either:
(a) reprimand the Member; or
(b) confirm the Member's continued membership but on such conditions as it considers appropriate;
(c) terminate their membership.
10.5 The Member may appeal to the Council against its decision to uphold the complaint and any resulting action taken against them. The Council shall determine the appeal in such manner as it shall deem expedient and in accordance with the rules of natural justice.
10.6 Any Member wishing to resign from the Institute may do so by sending their resignation in writing to the Secretary.
10.7 Any person ceasing to be a Member of the Institute for any reason whatsoever nevertheless remains liable to the Institute for all moneys which may have become due by them prior to their membership ceasing.
10.8 Any person ceasing to be a Member of the Institute must forthwith return any property of the Institute then in that person's possession or under that person's control. No such person after ceasing to be a Member may hold themselves out as Members or use the name or logo of the Institute or disclose any confidential information relating to the Institute or to any other Member of the Institute.
10.9 Any person whose application for membership is declined is eligible for a refund of any fee paid less a deduction for administration. Any person who resigns or whose membership is terminated is not entitled to a refund of any part of their membership fee.
11.1 The Institute is managed by the Council on behalf of its Members.
11.2 To assist in the efficient administration of Institute matters, the Council may create such Divisions comprising defined geographical areas within New Zealand as it may from time to time determine.
11.3 Each such Division so defined by the Council may be divided into such Branches each with its defined area within that Division as the Council upon the recommendation of the Division shall from time to time approve.
12.1 There shall be a Council comprising of:
(a) one member elected by each Division to represent it on Council;
(b) not more than six (6) voting members elected by the voting members of the Institute. Nominations for such vacancies shall be called by the National Office no fewer than forty-two (42) days prior to the Annual General Meeting and all such nominations must be received by the National Office no fewer than thirty-one (31) days prior to the date of the meeting. In the event of the number of nominations exceeding the number of vacancies the six (6) voting members shall be elected by postal ballot with ballot papers distributed no fewer than twenty one (21) days prior to the Annual General Meeting. The ballot shall close no later than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the Annual General Meeting and the result declared to that meeting. In the event of a tie the successful voting member shall be determined by lot.
12.2 The Officers of the Council shall comprise the President, Vice-President, Treasurer and, if required, Secretary. They shall be elected by the Council-elect from among the members referred to in Rule 12.1 (a) and (b) at a meeting to be held for this purpose immediately prior to the Annual General Meeting of the Institute. They shall hold office for two (2) years from the conclusion of the AGM of the Council immediately following their election and are eligible for re-election for a maximum of one (1) further term, holding their Office for a maximum of four (4) years consecutively.
12.3 Members of the Council elected pursuant to Rule 12.1 (a) and (b) shall hold office for a term of two (2) years but shall be eligible for re-election for not more than two (2) consecutive terms, sitting on Council for a maximum of six (6) consecutive years.
12.4 The Council shall have power to co-opt to fill vacancies in the event insufficient nominations are received pursuant to Rule 12.1(b) or to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of an elected member. Such places will be deemed vacant at the next election.
12.5 The President, with the approval of Council, may appoint such subcommittees of Council as are considered necessary or expedient. Council may delegate any of its powers to such subcommittees and in the exercise of its powers to the subcommittee shall conform to any regulations imposed on it by Council. The President, Vice-President and Treasurer shall be ex officio members of all committees of the Council and be entitled to attend and speak at all Division and Branch meetings.
12.6 Ethics Committee. The Ethics Committee is a formal sub-committee of the Council responsible for the oversight of the Codes of Ethics and Conduct and for the investigation of any complaints against Members. Members of the Ethics Committee shall be appointed by Council and shall hold office for one (1) year but shall be eligible for re-appointment in any subsequent year. Council will also appoint the Chairman of the Ethics Committee.
13. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL
13.1 The Council shall meet not less than three (3) times each year at such times and places and by what means including telephone and conference meetings as it may from time to time decide and its meetings will be chaired by the National President or in his absence by the Vice-President. Should both the President and Vice-President be absent then a Chairman shall be appointed from among those present at the meeting.
13.2 Four (4) Members representing at least two (2) Divisions shall constitute a quorum.
13.3 Upon written application from at least three (3) Council members the President or Secretary shall convene a meeting of the National Council. Any such meeting must be held within thirty (30) days of the date of receipt of such requisition.
13.4 Except as otherwise stated in these Rules, all matters for determination by the Council whether in general meeting, by postal ballot or otherwise shall be decided by a majority of those voting. The President or other person presiding shall have a deliberative vote but not a casting vote and in the case of an equality of votes the motion shall be deemed lost.
14.1 It is the duty of the Council generally to conduct the affairs of the Institute, to keep all usual and proper books of account properly posted up and other records of the business of the Institute and to notify Members of intended meetings and the business to be transacted at those meetings and to prepare and submit to the Annual General Meeting a report, balance sheet and statement of account for the preceding year.
15.1 In addition to any power conferred by these Rules the Council has the following powers, authorities and discretions:
(a) to co-operate with all interested parties in promoting the objects of the Institute.
(b) to enter into any arrangement with any institution or organisation which has objects similar to those of the Institute.
(c) to solicit donations, gifts and bequests to the Institute for promotion of the objects of the Institute.
(d) to expend any money in pursuance of and incidental to any of the objects of the Institute.
(e) to purchase, lease or otherwise acquire property and to sell, lease or otherwise dispose of property.
(g) to charge fees for goods or services sold on behalf of the Institute.
15.2 The Council may borrow or raise money on behalf of the Institute and to secure the repayment of such sums as the Council shall think fit and in particular by mortgage, bonds, debentures or other securities charged upon all or any of the assets of the Institute (both present and future) and to purchase redeem and pay off any such securities.
15.3 In addition to the foregoing Rules, the Council may do all such things as are conducive to the attainment of the objects and the exercise of the powers of the Institute.
16.1 The Members residing in any Division formed in accordance with these Rules shall be deemed to be Members of that Division.
16.2 A Division shall conduct its affairs in accordance with these Rules and any resolutions of the Council which shall have the power to regulate the powers and responsibilities of each Division.
16.3 A Division may recover from its Members such sums as shall be sufficient to cover the costs of administration, meetings and other appropriate functions.
16.4 Each Division shall have an Executive consisting of a Chairman and not less than three (3) Members who shall be elected by ballot at the Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Institute in the Division and who shall hold office for one (1) year but shall be eligible for re-election for not more than three (3) further consecutive years. Where a Branch exists within a Division, a representative of the Branch shall be co-opted as a member of the Division Executive Committee.
16.5 Members of the Institute competent to meet the requirements of the Constitution and Rules of a Division may petition Council, through a Division for authorisation to form a Branch within a Division. A Branch formed in accordance with these Rules shall consist of all Members of the Division residing in the area covered by the Branch.
16.6 Each Branch shall have a Committee consisting of not less than three (3) Members who shall be elected at a meeting held for that purpose. The Members of the Committee shall elect their Chairman who shall hold office for one (1) year.
16.7 Each Branch is responsible through its Division to the Council for the conduct of its affairs.
16.8 A Division or Branch shall exist at the discretion of the Council.
17.1 Subject to the Rules of the Institute and to any resolution duly passed by the Institute in general meeting:
(a) the Council shall control the affairs of the Institute.
(b) the Divisional Executives shall be bound by every resolution and direction of the Council but shall otherwise control the affairs of the Institute within their Divisions.
(c) the Branch Committee shall be bound to every resolution and direction of the Council and the Executive of the Division within which the Branch is situated but shall otherwise control the affairs of the Institute within the Branch.
17.2 The Council and each Divisional Executive and Branch Committee shall have the power to do all things whatsoever necessary for the good government of the Institute or such Division or Branch as it controls including the power to appoint upon such terms and conditions and at such salaries or without salary as such Council Executive or Committee shall decide and to remove from office all such officers and servants as may be deemed necessary for the purposes of carrying out the objects of the Institute or of assisting in the work of such Council Executive or Committee provided that;
(a) any action taken by such Council Executive or Committee pursuant to powers herein conferred shall be reported upon to the next Annual Meeting of the Institute or Division as the case may be;
(b) no branch or division may do anything which is other than in accordance with the intention of these Rules or with the policy of the Institute or the Council.
18.1 Annual General Meeting
The Institute must hold an Annual General Meeting between the 1st day of March and the 31st day of May in every calendar year at and on such date time and place as may have been decided upon at the previous Annual General Meeting or if no such time or place for such meeting has been fixed then at such time and place as the Council determines. The meeting must be called for the following purposes:
(a) to receive from the Council a report, balance sheet, and statement of account for the preceding year.
(b) to declare the elected Members of the Council for the ensuing year and to appoint an auditor.
(c) to elect the Ethics Committee
(d) to fix the annual membership subscriptions and entrance fees (if any) for the ensuing year.
(e) to decide on any resolution which must have been duly submitted to the Secretary not less than twenty-one (21) days prior to the date of such meeting.
(f) to receive a report, balance sheet and statement of account from each Division which shall incorporate reports and financial statements of each Branch therein.
(g) to consider any other business which may have been notified to the Secretary in writing prior to the meeting.
18.2 Divisional Annual General Meeting
Divisions of the Institute must hold an Annual General Meeting at least twenty-one (21) days before the designated date of the Annual General Meeting of the Institute.
The President or in the President's absence or inability any other member of the Council may at any time for any special purpose call a Special General Meeting and the President must do so forthwith upon the requisition in writing of any three (3) Members stating the purposes for which the meeting is required. Fourteen (14) clear days notice must be given of any such Special General Meeting.
20.1 At the general meetings the President and in the President's absence the Vice-President or in the Vice-President's absence any other duly elected Chairman must take the chair and every financial voting Member shall be entitled on every motion to one (1) vote exercised in person or by proxy or in writing unless required by law or as otherwise stipulated by these Rules all motions shall be decided by a simple majority. In the case of an equality of votes the Chairman has a casting vote as well as a deliberative vote. The mode of voting on all questions other than elections is by voices or if the Chairman or any three (3) Members so require by a show of hands or poll. On all elections voting is by secret ballot for which purpose no less than two (2) scrutineers are to be appointed at the meeting. Where a poll is demanded the meeting shall appoint two (2) persons to act as scrutineers.
20.2 At all general meetings eleven (11) financial voting Members shall constitute a quorum.
20.3 Fourteen (14) clear days before a Special General Meeting and twenty-one (21) clear days before the Annual General Meeting notice must be given of the date, place and time for and of the business to be transacted at that meeting together with a copy of the report and balance sheet in the case of the Annual General Meeting. The notice must be sent to every Member and no business other than that of which notice has been so given can be dealt with at such a meeting although other matters notified to the Secretary in accordance with Rule 18.1 (g) may be considered and if necessary dealt with at a later meeting.
20.4 Every notice required to be given to the Members is deemed to have been duly delivered if posted in a prepaid letter addressed to the Member at the Member's last known place of business or residential address.
20.5 The accidental omission to give or the non-receipt of any notice of meeting to any Member shall not invalidate any business transacted at any meeting.
Members may appoint a proxy to attend and vote in their stead at any meeting. The form of proxy shall be sent out by the Secretary with the notice calling the meeting. Proxies must be lodged with the Secretary immediately prior to the commencement of the meeting.
21.1 The funds of the Institute are to be devoted solely to the furtherance of the objects of the Institute as set out in these Rules and are to be under the control of the Council.
21.2 All moneys received by or on behalf of the Institute must forthwith be paid to the credit of the Institute in an account with such bank as may from time to time be fixed by the Institute. All cheques or withdrawal slips drawn on any account must be signed by no less than two (2) persons.
21.3 A schedule of payments made by the Institute shall be presented to Council at each Council Meeting and the Council at its discretion may determine the manner in which payments are approved.
21.4 The Council at its discretion may authorise Divisions and Branches to operate bank accounts on such conditions as the Council may from time to time stipulate.
21.5 No part of the organisation's income or other funds is to be used or be available for the personal use of any Member or an associated person of any Member, except that:
(a) any Member may receive full reimbursement for all expenses properly incurred by that Member in connection with the affairs of the Institute.
(b) the Institute may pay reasonable and proper remuneration to any officer or servant of the Institute (whether a Member or not) in return for services actually rendered to the Institute.
21.6 The financial year of the Institute shall be from the 1st day of January to the 31st day of December.
22.1 The books of the Institute must be audited annually and reported upon by an auditor appointed at the Annual General Meeting of the Institute. The books of any Division may if Council decides be audited and reported upon by an auditor appointed by the Division or by the Council.
22.2 Such auditor cannot hold any other office in the Institute and is to receive such fee as may be fixed from time to time by the Council. If a vacancy occurs in the office of auditor during any year the Council is to appoint an auditor to hold office until the next Annual General Meeting.
The registered office of the Institute is to be at such place as the Institute from time to time determines in general meeting. Due notice of any change of office is to be given to the Registrar of Incorporated Societies.
If any case arises which in the opinion of the Council is not provided for in these Rules it is decided by the Council which must act in what it considers to be the best interests of the Institute but whose decision is final.
25.1 These Rules may be altered, added to or cancelled by resolution at a General Meeting of the Institute of which notice prescribed by these Rules has been given.
25.2 No alteration, addition or rescission shall be approved if it affects the personal benefit clause of the winding up clause.
26. WINDING UP AND DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS ASSETS
26.1 The Institute must be wound-up if the Institute at a General Meeting of its Members passes a resolution by a simple majority requiring the Institute to be wound-up and the resolution is confirmed at a subsequent General Meeting called for that purpose and held not earlier than thirty (30) days after the date on which the Resolution so to be confirmed is passed.
26.2 In the event of the Institute being wound-up the surplus assets after payment of the Institute's liabilities and the expenses of the winding-up are to be transferred to such not-for-profit organisations having objects wholly or in part similar to the objects of the Institute as the meeting of dissolution shall determine.
27. CUSTODY AND USE OF COMMON SEAL
27.1 The Common Seal of the Institute shall be kept in the custody of the Secretary.
27.2 The Common Seal shall not be affixed to any instrument except by the authority of the Council and the affixing of the Common Seal shall be attested by the signatures of two (2) Members of the Council who shall also have custody of all books, documents, and securities of the Institute.
Mission Statement
Fundraising Institute of New Zealand (Inc.) is dedicated to promoting philanthropy and excellence in ethical fundraising.
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Promoting fundraising excellence.
Purpose
The Fundraising Institute of New Zealand's major purpose is:
- To promote philanthropy
- To define, foster and maintain ethical and professional fundraising practices for both fundraisers and the organisations they serve and to make these known to the community
- To encourage high standards of performance, accountability and productivity in fundraising
- To sustain and advance the interest of persons engaged in raising funds for not-for-profit organisations with due regard to the interest of the causes they serve and of the community at large
- To provide and encourage formal education in fundraising
- To provide members with opportunities for fellowship with others who understand and share their professional interests, concerns, achievements and hopes
- To promote research and evaluation of fundraising in New Zealand
- To encourage the sharing of professional knowledge and skills among members
- To be an advocate in the community for the not-for-profit sector and its fundraising functions
- To maintain close relationships with like organisations throughout the world
Policies
1. The Institute takes no position in public affairs except in matters concerning fundraising and the integrity of the not-for-profit sector.
2. No Member, unless so authorised by Council, may make a public statement representing the view or position of the Institute. Unless delegated otherwise, the President shall be the spokesperson for the Institute on all matters.
3. All income and property of the Institute including that of its Divisions shall be applied to the purpose of the Institute and may not be distributed to Members.
1. Members will direct or manage only fundraising programmes for causes that are consistent with the enhancement of human, environmental, or animal welfare.
2. Members shall not personally undertake nor be involved in any way, in a fundraising activity where remuneration is based part or in whole on a percentage of the financial results of the solicitation; nor will Members be responsible for engaging and remunerating any third party to solicit financial gifts on such a basis; and further, Members will use their best endeavours to dissuade any employing organisation from remunerating fundraising staff or third part individuals or organisations on such basis.
3. Members will involve clients in significant expenditure only after thorough analysis indicates that the costs in relation to amount raised represent a valid investment to the agency, and agreement in writing by an authorised member of the organisation has been provided.
4. Members may not make proposals to clients that involve hidden costs.
5. Members shall predict financial results to clients only when such predictions have been validated by thorough fundraising analysis.
6. Members shall not accept personal payment, in cash or in kind, from a supplier of goods or services to an agency of which the Member is an employee, or agent, in recompense for business placed with that supplier.
7. No Member shall make payment in cash or kind to any employee, officer, director, trustee, or advisor of an agency for using influence to retain the services of a Member.
8. Members will maintain professionalism in all other activities in accordance with the FINZ Code of Conduct.
All Members of the Institute are required, as a condition of membership, to conform to the following Code of Conduct in relation to their work
1.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
a. They shall not misuse their authority or office for personal gain
b. They shall comply with the laws of New Zealand which relate to their professional activities, both in letter and in spirit
c. They shall not knowingly act in a manner inconsistent with the Code, or cause or permit others to do so.
2. INJURY TO OTHERS: Members shall not recklessly or maliciously injur the professional reputation or practice of other Members of this or any other profession.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
This Constitution and its Annexes were verified by FINZ AGM, 27 May 2008