All bonafide Food for Life Global affiliate projects must comply with
the proper standards of charitable conduct as outlined below. By doing
so, they are entitled to use the FFL Global Affiliate Seal on all their
public communications.
The fundamental objectives for Food for Life Global's Affiliate Seal
are:
- Protection of the public against fraud,
misappropriation of funds and misleading conduct by those
collecting on behalf of Food for Life;
- The need to ensure that donors have access
to accurate information concerning collections and the
use of funds raised in the name of Food
for Life;
- The need to ensure that Food for Life
projects follow acceptable practices in their efforts to
attract donations.
FFL Global Code of Ethics
1. To provide a means of self regulation for Food for Life projects
2. To establish standards for the conduct and management of charitable
collections in the name of Food for Life *
3. To ensure that funds or goods collected in the name of Food
for Life are directed for the purpose for which they were collected
4. To provide reassurance to the donating public concerning Food
for Life collections
*Also known as Food for Life, Food for All, Hare
Krishna Food for Life or Food for Life Global
FFL Affiliates Financial Responsibilities:
The finances of a Food for Life Global Affiliate shall be conducted in
such a way as to assure appropriate use of funds and accountability to
donors.
Contributions given to a Food for Life project shall be used
as promised or implied in the fundraising appeal or as requested
by the donor. If funds cannot be spent this way, they shall
be returned to the donor, or the donor shall be advised of
the planned alternative use and given the opportunity to request
a return of the contribution. Food for Life Global Affiliates
shall substantiate, upon request, that their application of
funds is in accordance with donor intent or request. Resources
shall not be used as instruments of partisan influence or personal
gain.
Failure to comply with the above standards shall mean immediate
disqualification from Food for Life Global’s affiliate
network and use of the FFL Global Affiliate Seal.
The public is encouraged to check the authenticity of all Food for Life
projects and any persons collecting in the name of Food for Life. All
unusual or unregulated activity should be reported to Food for Life Global.
Food for Life Global
Head Office: + 1 (301) 987-5883
Email: FFL Affiliate Service
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