8 November 2007 Creating a Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising An update on the Process and the Lessons learned so far Siobhán McGee

17 May 2007 What we did - how we went about the task What we learned from the process Some questions that arose in Code discussions The breakout sessions – considering the Code today

17 May 2007 Establishing the Working Group First Step

17 May 2007 The Working Group Mark Mellett Focus Ireland Thora MackeyUNICEF Ireland Joan WardRoscommon Home Services Catriona HoganCork Counselling Services Judy DunneThe Consumers Association Lillian Sullivan The Alzheimer’s Society, Limerick James HoweConcern Niamh SheeranFundraising consultant Liam ManningSt Vincent de Paul, Dundalk Geraldine O’SullivanKerry Volunteer Centre

17 May 2007 Considering Other Codes 1. Code of Conduct on Images and Messages, Dóchas 2. Ethical Guidelines for Fundraising, ISOBRO (Denmark) 3. Code of Conduct, Institute of Fundraising, (UK) 4. International Non Governmental Organisations’ Accountability Charter 5. A Donor Bill of Rights, American Association of Fundraising Counsel (US) 6. Guidelines and Implementing Instructions for nonprofit organisations soliciting donations (Germany) 7. Code of Practice, Irish Fundraising Forum for Direct Recruitment 8. ICFO International Standards, The International Committee on Fundraising Organizations 9. Code of Good Governance for Fundraising Charities, VFI (Holland)

17 May 2007 Guidance on Regulation Regulating Better: A Government White Paper setting out six Principles of Better Regulation (2004) 1 Transparency2 Accountability 3 Necessity4 Proportionality 5 Consistency6 Effectiveness

17 May 2007 Accountability Is defined as ‘answering for one’s behaviour’ including to the public at large Accountable to whom? To the public, whether donors or not Accountable for what? For all fundraising carried out by charities Accountable by what means? To be decided through the process of agreeing the Code

17 May 2007 Transparency Transparency refers to ‘the provision of information about the organisation’s board, managers, employees, volunteers, and members’. Anheier, H.K., Nonprofit Organisations; theory, management, policy (2005) Routledge, New York.

17 May 2007 What we Learned Engaging smaller organisations Reflecting the public, or an Independent, view Resources – time and experience

17 May 2007 Some Discussion Points Shorter or Longer? Meeting the needs of smaller organisations How much to reveal Not creating a burden How will compliance be monitored and dealt with – what ‘teeth’ will the Statement have? What would help me in my role?

17 May 2007 The 5 Recommendations of the Working Group 1.Agreeing the criteria for ‘success’ 2.Establishing modalities for key relationships (the Regulator, the charities’ fundraising sector, individual charities, the Monitoring Group and the public)

17 May 2007 The 5 Recommendations of the Working Group 3.Establishing and resourcing the Monitoring Group 4.Information and training to support charities 5.Establishing a process for updating this and agreeing new Codes

17 May 2007 Meeting the Standards Six Principles of Better Regulation: 1 Transparency2 Accountability 3 Necessity4 Proportionality 5 Consistency6 Effectiveness

17 May 2007 The Statement Introduction – Complements existing legal framework Goes further, principles and guidance To be of practical use To build capacity in the charities’ fundraising sector Dialogue with regulator New Codes To be updated

17 May 2007 Who this Statement is for Fundraising Practitioners Charity boards and senior management Charity donors or prospective donors

17 May 2007 Core Principles Respect Honesty Openness

17 May 2007 Commitment to Donors Use of donations Disclosure Organisational Independence Third Party fundraising Volunteers Complaints and feedback procedure Financial controls Human resources Equality Appointment of External Auditor

17 May 2007 The Conduct of Fundraisers Behaviour and responsibilities Know and follow the legal requirements Responsibilities of Fundraising Management

17 May 2007 Board and Trustee Responsibility Have ultimate responsibility for ensuring that the charity is able to and does fulfil its commitment to best practice in fundraising Fundraising exists only to support the overall mission of the charity – therefore the management of the wider organisation is also of interest to donors (as well as clients, beneficiaries, service users, volunteers staff etc)

17 May 2007 Honest Communication Language Representation Omission Images and Messages

17 May 2007 Financial Accountability Goes to the heart of transparency and accountability and is of public interest. Will be covered by regulation – but not yet SORP and Company law

17 May 2007 Monitoring and Compliance Establish a Monitoring Group When a Regulator is in place? To be continued………..

17 May 2007 What happens next 1. Breakout groups 2. Facilitators/Scribes/Rapportuer - Rooms 2. 3.Reconvene Closing Date: 16 th November 2007

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