# IoF shares new Code of Behaviour for Training & Events ahead of Convention

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2019/06/27/iof-shares-new-code-of-behaviour-for-training-events-ahead-of-convention/
- Published: 2019-06-27T11:25:04+01:00
- Author: Melanie May

**The Institute of Fundraising has updated its Code of Conduct and Disciplinary 
and Complaints Process, which includes a newly developed Code of Behaviour for Training
and Events.**

The new Code comes in advance of next week’s [Fundraising Convention](http://www.fundraisingconvention.uk/),
and applies to both members and non-members.

The [Member Code of Conduct](https://www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/membership/individual-membership/code-of-conduct/)
has been updated to expand on the IoF’s existing requirements by outlining its expectations
of members in relation to professional standards and behaviour, ethical standards
and integrity and being a representative of the profession.

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The [Code of Behaviour](https://www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/membership/individual-membership/code-of-behaviour-for-training-and-events/)
applies to anyone who engages with the IoF, with behaviours that it will not tolerate
including:

 * Offensive or discriminatory actions or comments related to a person’s gender,
   race, sexual orientation, disability, appearance or other aspects of identity
   or protected characteristic
 * Sexual harassment such as verbal innuendo and sexual comments, sexual jokes and
   stories, displaying pictures or sending emails containing sexual content, making
   sexual gestures, asking for sexual favours
 * Physical contact without consent or patterns of inappropriate social contact
 * Threats or incitements of violence against anybody
 * Stalking or deliberate intimidation, including continued one to one communication
   after a request to cease
 * Publication of confidential or sensitive communication
 * Unwelcome comments regarding another person’s lifestyle choices or practices

The IoF will take action against anyone who breaks the Code of Behaviour under its
complaints procedures, regardless of their membership status with the Institute.

Reports of inappropriate behaviour can be made onsite at any event, by contacting
an Institute staff member or volunteer, or by emailing [co********@**************************rg.uk](https://fundraising.co.uk/2019/06/27/iof-shares-new-code-of-behaviour-for-training-events-ahead-of-convention/co********@**************************rg.uk).

The IoF has also reviewed its [complaints process](https://www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/guidance/managing-fundraising/safeguarding-and-whistleblowing/safe-and-supportive-working-culture/)
to make clear that it will investigate anonymous complaints or concerns, and that
where patterns of behaviour emerge from complaints or concerns raised, it will consider
whether a formal investigation should be undertaken.

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