Code of Ethics for Board MembersFirst NameLast NamePhone/MobileEmailGoal: To establish a set of principles and practices of the United Way of Davie County Board of Directors that will set parameters and provide guidance and direction for board conduct and decision-making.Code: Members of the Board of Directors of the United Way of Davie County are committed to observing and promoting the highest standards of ethical conduct in the performance of their responsibilities on the board of United Way of Davie County. Board members pledge to accept this code as a minimum guideline for ethical conduct and shall:PreviousNextAccountability:Select “Yes” if you agree to each of the statements below, and “No” if you do not.1. Faithfully abide by the Articles of Incorporation, by-laws, and policies of United Way of Davie County. Yes No2. Exercise reasonable care, good faith, and due diligence in organizational affairs. Yes No3. Fully disclose, at the earliest opportunity, information that may result in a perceived or actual conflict of interest. Yes No4. Fully disclose, at the earliest opportunity, information of fact that would have significance in board decision-making. Yes No5. Remain accountable for prudent fiscal management to association members, the board, and nonprofit sector, and where applicable, to government and funding bodies. Yes NoPreviousNextProfessional Excellence:Select “Yes” if you agree to each of the statements below, and “No” if you do not.6. Maintain a professional level of courtesy, respect, and objectivity in all United Way of Davie County activities. Yes No7. Strive to uphold those practices and assist other United Way of Davie County members of the board in upholding the highest standards of conduct. Yes NoPersonal Gain:Select “Yes” if you agree to each of the statements below, and “No” if you do not.8. Exercise the powers invested for the good of all members of the organization rather than for his or her personal benefit, or that of the nonprofit they represent. Yes NoPreviousNextEqual Opportunity:Select “Yes” if you agree to each of the statements below, and “No” if you do not.9. Ensure the right of all association members to appropriate and effective services without discrimination based on geography, political, religious, or socio-economical characteristics of the state or region represented. Yes No10. Ensure the right of all association members to appropriate and effective services without discrimination based on the organization’s volunteer or staff make-up in respect to gender, sexual orientation, national origin, race, religion, age, political affiliation, or disability, in accordance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Yes NoConfidential Information:Select “Yes” if you agree to each of the statements below, and “No” if you do not.11. Respect the confidentiality of sensitive information known due to board service. Yes NoCollaboration & Cooperation:Select “Yes” if you agree to each of the statements below, and “No” if you do not.12. Respect the diversity of opinions as expressed or acted upon by the United Way of Davie County board, committees, and membership, and formally register dissent as appropriate. Yes No13. Promote collaboration, cooperation, and partnership among association members. Yes NoPreviousNextRelated Party Questionnaire:Please answer all questions completely. If the answer to any question is “Yes,” please identify all of the entities and individuals involved by name, as well as their address, phone number, and email address. Also identify the bullet or bullets in the related question.Have you or any related party of yours had any interest, direct or indirect, in any of the following transactions since January 1, 2021 to which the United Way of Davie County was, or is to be, a party?Sale, purchase, exchange, or leasing of property? Yes NoReceiving or furnishing of goods, services, or facilities, including grants? Yes NoTransfer or receipt of compensation, fringe benefits, or income or assets? Yes NoMaintenance of bank balances as compensating balances for the benefit of another? Yes NoAny traditional investments and/or alternative investments made by the Organizations? (Pease disclose any interest, direct or indirect, in any investment made by the Organizations or with any investment advisor). Yes NoIf other, please describe below:If you answered “Yes” to any of the questions above, please explain here.PreviousNext2. Do you or any related party of yours have any interest, direct or indirect, in any of the following pending or incomplete transactions to which the United Way of Davie County are, or is to be, a party?Sale, purchase, exchange, or leasing of property? Yes NoReceiving or furnishing of goods, services, or facilities, including grants? Yes NoTransfer or receipt of compensation, fringe benefits, or income or assets? Yes NoMaintenance of bank balances as compensating balances for the benefit of another? Yes NoAny traditional investments and/or alternative investments made by the Organizations? (Pease disclose any interest, direct or indirect, in any investment made by the Organizations or with any investment advisor). Yes NoIf other, please describe below:If you answered “Yes” to any of the questions above, please explain here.PreviousNext3. Have you or any related party of yours been indebted to or had a receivable from the United Way of Davie County at any time since January 1, 2021? Please exclude amounts due for ordinary travel and expense advances. Yes NoIf you answered “Yes” to the question above, please explain here.4. Do you know of any related party or any other person or entity that has misappropriated assets or committed other forms of fraud against this organization? Yes NoIf you answered “Yes” to the question above, please explain here.5. Do you know of any person or organization that should be receiving this questionnaire? Yes NoIf you answered “Yes” to the question above, please explain here.6. Do you receive compensation, or are you owed monies or compensation, from any other organization, whether tax-exempt or taxable, that are related to these organizations through common supervision or common control? Yes NoIf you answered “Yes” to the question above, please explain here.7. Have you reported in writing to the chair of the governing body and president or executive director of the organizations any conflict of interest transactions of which you are aware? Yes NoIf you answered “Yes” to the question above, please explain here.PreviousNextFraud Audit Questionnaire:Please answer “Yes” or “No” to each of the questions below.1. Are you aware of any situations that have occurred where assets have been misappropriated whose value would exceed $1500? Yes No2. Have you ever been asked by an associate or supervisor to deliberately falsify a statement concerning yours or their work? Yes No3. Have you ever been asked to make an entry to the books or records of the Organization that you knew to be false or misleading? Yes No4. Are you aware of any inappropriate use of computer equipment within the Organization? Yes No5. Are you aware of any situation where cash has been misappropriated, even if returned? Yes No6. Are you aware of any situations where an employee has profited from rebates, refunds or merchandise received from an Organization vendor? Yes No7. Are you aware of any numbers reflected on the financial statements of the Organization which may be false or misleading? Yes No8. If you became aware of fraud or misappropriation of assets within the Organization, do you know what procedures to follow? Do you feel you could report this without threat of retribution from the Organization? Yes NoThe answers to the foregoing questions are correctly stated to the best of my knowledge and belief. Sign HerePreviousSubmit Form
