STANDARDS OF PRACTICE

A Statement of Best Practices Adopted By Its Members

• Members pledge to respect the mission and values of each client organization, and the central importance of each of its stakeholders.
• Members pledge to provide only those services that will advance the mission of each client organization, and which will support the values they espouse.
• Members, and their firms, will readily share the professional credentials and experience of each of their staff professionals.
• Member firms will always endeavor to put into place written service agreements with each of their client organizations.
• Member firms will be transparent and fair with respect to how they bill fees and expenses.
• Member firms will provide credible references for their previous client work, and ensure ready access to those client references.
• Members affirm their commitment to the appropriate recognition and stewardship of each gift, irrespective of its size or source.
• Member firms counsel their clients on the value of institutional stakeholders, and their professional staff, taking the lead in the solicitation of every gift.
• Members are committed to the shared standards of Best Practice for global philanthropy and Civil Society, wherever they come to exist.