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AHP Book Store Introduction High standards of personal and professional integrity are essential for anyone involved in the resource development profession. Development professionals must have a thorough appreciation for the codes of conduct that have been accepted by those involved in the fundraising profession. They also must ha a basic understanding of the types of situations that may require the application of ethical standards. That is why this topic is one of the fundamental educational programs offered by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy Foundation and the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP). In this guide, you will find specific information on the standards of practice that have been established for the development profession. Included are the AHP Statement of Professional Standards and Conduct and other codes of ethics governing the profession, as well as guidelines on personal and professional integrity, responsibilities to donors, loyalty to the institution, and appropriate methods of compensation. The guide recapitulates material covered in "Professional Ethics" and points you to additional resources to help you gain yet more detailed knowledge of this subject. Learning objectives When you have completed studying this guide, you should be better prepared to:
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