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seek to serve Christ faithfully and hold His name as supreme;
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strive to model and promote the concept of Christian stewardship among our constituents and the church at large;
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comply with all federal, state, municipal and/or provincial laws governing charitable giving;
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avoid or otherwise disclose all potential conflicts of interest;
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be compensated by fixed salaries or hourly wages, not by fees based on a percentage of the gifts received;
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maintain and encourage high levels of professional competence and professional skills development;
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accurately portray the mission of Wheat Ridge Ministries in all our communications;
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deal charitably, fairly, and honestly with other professionals and organizations;
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maintain confidentiality in handling donor and prospective donor records;
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offer public recognition and appreciation for a gift only after donor permission has been granted;
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present accurately our professional qualifications and experiences to prospective donors;
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and ensure accurate use of designated gifts, optimal management of all solicited funds, and truthful reporting.
Adapted from the Association of Lutheran Development Executives.
