
A family’s philanthropic values – it’s sense of stewardship, personal commitments and interests of individual family members, and the shared desire to foster charitable impulses in children and future generations – are the foundation of family philanthropy. Articulating and discussing values on a regular basis is part of ethically responsible giving. And ensuring that your grants and gifts are effective in achieving your goals is also an ethical obligation. This Content Collection features board discussion papers, articles, sample policies and practices, and webinars on the topic of ethics and accountability in family philanthropy.
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Paul Ylvisaker: Ethics and Philanthropy
Book Chapter
Ethics in Family Philanthropy: Putting Shared Values to Work
Article
From the Balcony: Perspectives and Reflections on Trusteeship
ArticleNCFP Webinars

Passing the “Mirror Test”: Ethics and family philanthropy

Ethics in Family Philanthropy: Right Vs. Right Decision-Making

The Science and Art of Family Giving

The Right Way to Handle Conflicts of Interest
Voices from the Field

How Can I Help My Fellow Board Members Understand the Ethical Implications of Our Board Make-Up and Selection Process?
Ask the Center
Ethics and family philanthropy: Advice from Aristotle
Article
What Should a Billionaire Give – and What Should You?
ArticleSample Policies and Practices

Code of ethics (Hudson Webber Foundation)
Sample
Board Code of Ethics (The Wallace Foundation)
Sample
Code of ethics (anonymous sample)
Sample
Sample Whistleblower Policy
Sample
Code of ethics (sample)
Sample