1. In the cases above, do the ethical issues involve behavior of a fund-raiser, conditions placed on the gift or the impact of the gift on the organization’s mission and resources, characteristics or personal reputation of the donor, or concerns about privacy?

2. How would you handle the issues raised by each case?

3. describe the parallels of common moral principles and ethical standards of business.

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Case 13.1a A generous gift is offered to your organization by a donor whose company was involved in the mortgage crisis of the late 2000s. His gift would be recognized through naming of a major wing on the new building that the gift would help to fund. Although he was not personally accused of legal wrongdoing, members of your governing board express concern that identifying his name with the organization could harm its image and reputation. One board member also raises the possibility that the donor might become involved in ques- tionable business practices in the future and suggests that you negotiate a gift agreement that specifically permits the organization to remove the donor's name from the facility should he ever be criminally indicted or otherwise become an embarrassment to the organization. Do you accept the gift? How do you approach the donor about the proposed terms of the gift agreement? Case 13.1b A donor wants to give an art collection to the art gallery at which you are employed. Her requirement is that the gallery be set up just like her home and that she be able to use it for private events on request. Do you accept? What are the ethical issues and what are some possible legal concerns? Case 13.1a A generous gift is offered to your organization by a donor whose company was involved in the mortgage crisis of the late 2000s. His gift would be recognized through naming of a major wing on the new building that the gift would help to fund. Although he was not personally accused of legal wrongdoing, members of your governing board express concern that identifying his name with the organization could harm its image and reputation. One board member also raises the possibility that the donor might become involved in ques- tionable business practices in the future and suggests that you negotiate a gift agreement that specifically permits the organization to remove the donor's name from the facility should he ever be criminally indicted or otherwise become an embarrassment to the organization. Do you accept the gift? How do you approach the donor about the proposed terms of the gift agreement? Case 13.1b A donor wants to give an art collection to the art gallery at which you are employed. Her requirement is that the gallery be set up just like her home and that she be able to use it for private events on request. Do you accept? What are the ethical issues and what are some possible legal concerns?

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