The Oram Group:
1. Serves our clients loyally and focuses on their best interests throughout the scope of service.
2. Strives to inspire our clients through their own sense of dedication and high purpose, with a goal of bringing credit to their organization.
3. Protects confidential or privileged information shared with us by clients.
4. Is honest and accurate about our limitations, and does not make exaggerated claims of past achievement, nor guarantee results for clients, rendering services on a best effort and best practices basis.
5. Prices our services fairly, based on the level and extent of professional services provided, and never for a contingent fee, commission, or percentage of charitable funds raised.
6. Represents accurately the credentials of anyone assigned to the engagement.
7. Discloses any personal or professional relationships with any client or prospect, including:
- Third party interests
- Strategic relationships
- Actual or potential conflict of interest
8. Substantiates recommendations through qualitative and quantitative analysis.
9. Treats all people with respect and dignity.
10. Does not disparage other consulting firms or professionals.
11. Accepts as clients only those causes and organizations that we believe we can best serve,
12. Emphasizes that the best interest of our clients in governance, strategic planning, program planning, fund development, personnel recruitment, or any other purpose for which we are engaged ultimately rests with the client, not the consultant.
13. Affirms through personal giving, and through volunteering, our commitment to philanthropy, and its role in our society.
The Oram Group acknowledges with deep appreciation permission from THE ALFORD GROUP, INC. to adapt its Ethical Practices Statement for our use. Our company adheres to the ethical codes of the Giving Institute, Association of Fundraising Professionals, and other professional organizations.
