Standards You Can Trust
The Standards for Excellence® program is based upon The Standards for Excellence®: An Ethics and Accountability Code for the Nonprofit Sector®. Developed by a team of volunteers from the nonprofit sector several years ago, this code is the very first comprehensive code of ethics for the entire nonprofit sector. The Standards for Excellence® Code is based on core values of honesty, integrity, fairness, respect, trust, compassion, and responsibility. In sum, the standards serve as a model for how the most well managed and responsibly governed nonprofit organizations should operate. The Standards for Excellence® Code covers eight principle areas that incorporate over 50 performance standards. Areas covered include:
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Mission and Program
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Governing Body
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Conflict of Interest
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Human Resources
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Financial and Legal
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Openness
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Fundraising
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Public Affairs and Public Policy
The Institute recommends the code as required reading for all nonprofit boards, staff, donors, management/policy/social work students, and others. To date, approximately 60,000 copies of the Standards for Excellence® Code have been printed and distributed.
Download a free copy or order the code in a user-friendly, spiral bound booklet at http://www.standardsforexcellenceinstutute.org.