I AM DEDICATED TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF THE GRANT PROFESSION. THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXPLANATION OF WHAT THAT MEANS, FROM THE GRANT PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION CODE OF ETHICS. Members, among others, are to: ∙ Practice their profession with the highest sense of integrity, honesty, and truthfulness to maintain and broaden public confidence ∙ Adhere to all applicable laws and regulations in all aspects of grantsmanship ∙ Continually improve their professional knowledge and skills ∙ Promote positive relationships between grant professionals and their stakeholders ∙ Value the privacy, freedom, choice and interests of all those affected by their actions ∙ Ensure that funds are solicited according to program guidelines ∙ Adhere to acceptable means of compensation for services performed; pro bono work is encouraged ∙ Foster cultural diversity and pluralistic values and treat all people with dignity and respect ∙ Become leaders and role models in the field of grantsmanship ∙ Encourage colleagues to embrace and practice GPA’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice.
The Grant Professionals Association (GPA), a nonprofit membership association, is committed to serving the greater public good by practicing the highest ethical and professional standards. Ethics refer to the rules or standards governing the conduct of a person or members of a profession. Members have joined forces to be the leading authority and resource for the practice of grantsmanship in all sectors of the field. Membership in this association promotes positive relationships between grant professionals and their stakeholders, provides a vehicle for grant professionals to gain professional growth and development, and enhances the public image and recognition of the profession within the greater philanthropic, public, and private funding communities. Members’ foundation is stimulated by the rich diversity within the grant profession. The Grant Professionals Association Code of Ethics Standards of Professional Practice As members respect and honor the above principles and guidelines established by the GPA Code of Ethics, any infringement or breach of standards outlined in the Code are subject to disciplinary sanctions, including expulsion, to be determined by a committee elected by their peers.