Terms and Conditions
Code of Conduct for United Way Professionals and Volunteers
We, the United Way professionals & volunteers, affirm our deep belief in and full support of the United Way credo, and, accordingly, we pledge to adhere to and abide by the Code of Conduct inscribed below:
1. Maintain the highest standards of personal and professional integrity, honesty, and fortitude in all public activities so as to inspire and promote public confidence and trust in United Way and in philanthropic institutions.
2. Respect individual differences of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, political affiliation, social status and other personal characteristics because society is enriched and strengthened by diversity and pluralism.
3. Fight against all forms of discrimination, fraud, and mismanagement of resources, and assist the people who are responsible for correcting and preventing those abuses.
4. Be thorough and objective in the use of facts and information.
5. Strive continuously to grow in knowledge and skills, be alert and receptive to new ideas, share knowledge with and contribute to the professional growth of colleagues, and make a commitment to the advancement of the human-service profession.
6. Ensure that undue personal gain is not made from the performance of official duties and that personal acts do not conflict with the conduct of professional duties.
7. Approach organizational and operational duties with a positive attitude and compassion, and foster open communication, creativity, and dedication to the United Way Mission.
8. Serve the public with respect, concern, courtesy, and responsiveness, recognizing that service to the public is a greater good than service to oneself.
updated 6-26-2008
The inclusion of any organization or person in this database does not constitute a representation, warranty, or endorsement with respect to the competence, suitability, or reliability of such organization or person by United Way of Northwest Georgia; nor does United Way of Northwest Georgia sponsor or endorse any third-party web site.
