Study Shows Ethics Standards Declining at Nonprofits

More lying, cheating, and abusive behavior? At nonprofit organizations? Unfortunately, that is the conclusion of a study by the Ethics Resource Center.

In 2007, the types of misconduct most widely observed by nonprofit employees were: putting one's own interests ahead of the organization's (24%); lying to employees (21%); abusive behavior and misreporting hours worked (each 19% each).

Our guest author, Larry Checco, says that such actions are not only a disgrace, but they also undermine an organization's brand. Read more about the study, and how your organization can make sure that it is building a strong brand through ethical behavior:

• Five Ways to Maintain Your Nonprofit's Ethics and Preserve Your Brand

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