Looking Ahead to 2015 and Beyond

Ethics
Investigations by the Senate Finance Committee and various state attorneys general have led to record fines and sanctions for deception in charitable fundraising this year. And while some of the high-profile cases represent clear violations of law and ethics, states are increasingly ready to make headlines by sniffing out any suspected lack of transparency with renewed vigor. Nonprofits must ensure appropriate internal controls and pay unprecedented attention to issues of integrity, disclosure and transparency.