Guides to Ethical Behavior From Canadian Charities

* “Cost of Fundraising Guidelines,” and “Statement of Principles of Donors’ Rights,” both developed by United Way of Canada/Centraide Canada, are available from the United Way’s office at 404-56 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5A9, Canada; (613) 236-7041.

* “Ethical Fundraising and Accountability Code” is available from the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, 425 University Avenue, Suite 700, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1T6, Canada; the fax is (416) 597-2294. The code is also posted on the cen ter’s World-Wide Web site at http://www.ccp.ca/information/documents/cp126.htm.

* Helping Canadians Help Canadians: Improving Governance and Accountability in the Voluntary Sector is available free from the Secretariat, Panel on Accountability and Governance in the Voluntary Sector, One Nicholas Street, Suite 532, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7B7, Canada; (800) 670-0401. The document is also posted on the panel’s Web site at http://www.pagvs.com.

* “Principles for Community Leadership: A Guide for Community Foundations” is available free from Community Foundations of Canada, 301-75 Albert Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5E7, Canada; (613) 236-2664. It is expected to be available early next month on the group’s Web site at http://www.community-fdn.ca.