10 Simple Ways to Protect Your Career From Ethical Slip-Ups

4. Educate your leadership.

Often, nonprofit CEOs and board members who lack a background in fundraising are tempted to accept or use donations improperly or to enter into improper incentive compensation schemes. This is especially true when an organization is hard-pressed for cash. In these situations, it is the duty of fundraisers to educate their leaders about fundraising ethics, including donor intent, the proper use of donated funds and compensation programs that do not put personal financial interest at odds with the organizational mission.