Code of Ethics

United Way of Marion County (UWMC) is committed to the highest ethical standards. The success of our United Way depends upon the ethical conduct of everyone affiliated with UWMC. This code establishes key guidelines to assist UWMC volunteers and staff in making good decisions that are ethical and in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Personal & Professional Integrity

• We will strive to meet the highest standards of performance, quality, service and achievement in working towards the UWMC mission.
• We will communicate honestly and openly and avoid misrepresentation.
• We will promote a working environment where honesty, open communication and minority opinions are valued.
• We will exhibit respect and fairness toward all those with whom we come into contact.
• We will support UWMC financially and with other resources to the best of our ability.

Accountability

• We will promote good stewardship of UWMC resources that are used to pay operating expenses, salaries and employee benefits.
• We will observe and comply with all laws and regulations affecting UWMC.
• We will observe and comply with the UWMC constitution and Code of Regulations.

Solicitations and Voluntary Giving

• We will promote voluntary giving in dealing with donors.
• We will refrain from any use of coercion in fundraising activities.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

• We will value, champion and embrace diversity in all aspects of UWMC activities. UWMC respects others without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, handicap, national origin, sexual preference or ancestry.

Conflicts of Interest

• Avoid any activity or outside interest which conflicts or appears to conflict with the best interest of UWMC, including involvement with a current or potential UWMC vendor, grantee, or competing organization unless disclosed to and not deemed to be inappropriate by the UWMC Board of Directors.

UWMC volunteers will:

• Not knowingly take any action, or make any statement, intended to influence the conduct of UWMC in such a way to confer any financial benefit to themselves, their immediate family members or any organization in which they or their immediate family members have a significant interest to the Board of Directors and any UWMC committee upon which they serve.

Confidentiality

• We will ensure that all information, which is confidential, privileged or nonpublic, is not disclosed inappropriately.

Volunteers and staff are encouraged to seek guidance from the Board of Directors concerning the interpretation or application of this Code of Ethics. Any known or possible breaches of the Code of Ethics should be disclosed to the Board of Directors for investigation to a prompt and fair resolution.