Is ethics ever a problem when doing grantmaking? Below are six sample ethics bowl cases to help youth grantmakers deal with situations they might face in real life.
Choosing New Members
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In choosing a
new YAC member, do you vote for your friend or
someone who you know will grow as a person and
a leader?
The Perfect Fit
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Does religion
play a part in your decisions concerning a
potential grantee?
Rival Schools
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Are you as a
YAC member, able to separate your personal
ties to a potential grantee in order to make
the best decision for your YAC?
Sure Bet
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Do you go
with the sure bet, or take a risk and fund a
much needier new program?
Carrying the Organization
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In economic
downtimes, do you stick to your funding policy
in regards to salaries, utility bills, etc.?
Proactive or Policy
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Is it ok to
be proactive to meet a need in your community,
or should you stick to policy and trust that
the issue will be taken care of by other
means?
