Seven Ethical Challenges for Nonprofits

3. Privacy. Issues surrounding the proper use, recording and distribution of donor information are a major concern for nonprofits. It also can be a challenge for consultants who might have multiple clients in the same community.

4. Stewardship. “I think we have to continually monitor whether or not we are indeed honoring the restrictions on gifts — and not just the letter of the restrictions but the spirit of the restrictions,” Burchill notes.