Our Standards of Accountability
- 1 - A Declared Christian Ministry
- 2 - An Independent Active Governing Board
- 3 - An Independent Audit
- 4 - Public Financial Disclosure
- 5 - An Audit Review Committee
- 6 - Pursuit of Integrity
- 7 - Declared Stewardship Policy
- 8 - Program Effectiveness & Efficiency
- 9 - Code of Accountability
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CCCC Standards of Accountability
Standard 6: Pursuit of Integrity
The organization shall carry on its activities with the highest standards of integrity, adhering to applicable laws and in accordance with its governing documents. The organization shall respect its position as a fiduciary for the public in carrying out its mission. The organization shall respect the dignity and privacy of those who benefit from the organization's activities.
Commentary
This standard sets out the principle that the charity is responsible to Jesus Christ for Stewardship of His assets and reputation.
Inherent in this standard is the need to observe both the letter and the spirit of all laws governing the charity. This includes: a spirit of Christian stewardship of the resources entrusted by God and by donors to be used in the advancement of God's kingdom; an attitude of openness concerning a member organization's accountability of its stewardship; a sense of humility and gratitude for the material blessings God has provided; and a desire to be an example of Christian integrity are all in keeping with the purposes and practices encompassed in this standard.
It sets out the principle that the investment donors make in God's kingdom does not constitute a right of ownership of God's gifts but rather confers a responsibility of stewardship on the charity. Any acquisition or holding of assets can be only as a means to an end, not a goal in itself.
At the same time, the standard addresses the need for the organization to maintain confidentiality of information it has on the people it serves. In their contact with an organization's beneficiaries, the staff and volunteers of a charity sometimes receive personal information about these beneficiaries. This information must be treated with appropriate care in order to maintain confidentiality and respect for the person's right to privacy.
To assist organizations to recognize and manage risk, CCCC recommends that governing boards have, implement and review regularly a risk management policy and plan.
"Going through the rigour of getting the seal and maintaining the seal and looking at the standards is immensely helpful."
- Malcolm Burrows,
Scotia Private Client Care
