Social Sector Ethics Cases

A volunteer providing service in the Dominican Republic discovered that the non-profit he had partnered with was exchanging his donor money on the black market, prompting him to navigate a series of complex decisions with significant ethical implications.

Is it ethical for a museum to accept a donation from a donor who has been accused of poor labor practices?

Should a university accept a donation from a donor associated with a problematic former employer?

Does the identity of a donor who wishes to remain anonymous matter?

How should we think about the use of student data by colleges and universities in efforts to improve student retention or academic success?

Disengaged board members fail to meet their ethical obligations to nonprofit organizations.

Boards have an ethical duty to understand and fulfill their responsibilities to a nonprofit, including rigorous financial oversight.