The code of ethics of the Association of Fundraising Professionals
(formerly known as the National Society of Fundraising Executives)
specifies that professional fundraisers are not to be compensated via a
percentage of the funds they raise.  You can find this code on the AFP
website; the section relating to compensation is item 16. The code only
applies to AFP members but it defines what is considered appropriate by
many professional fundraisers.

Ann Mintz
President/CEO
Chester County Historical Society
West Chester, PA

> [Original Message]
> From: Todd Bothel <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: 8/11/2004 7:09:55 PM
> Subject: Fundraisers Contracts
>
> I am trying to find information regarding wording and percentages included
> in a standard contract for fundraising services. We are looking into
> hiring a fundraising firm and my director is concerned with the following
> wording under the "FEES" section: In-Kind sponsorship sales are payable at
> 12% of fair market value to be dtermined by client and ???? represntative.
> She is uncomfortable about paying out cash to the fundraiser when
> actual "cash" is not coming in.
>
> Is this a standard clause in this type of contract or is there another way
> of handling in-kind contributions that the fundraiser brings in?
>
> Thanks in advance for any assistance.
>
> Todd Bothel
> Curator
> South Florida
>
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