Preserving the Public Trust

DVG believes that the field of philanthropy is responsible for strengthening and expanding efforts to ensure the highest levels of accountability within its own ranks. In 2004, we developed and adopted our “Statement of Values, Guiding Principles and Best Practices for DVG Members” to demonstrate the commitment of our board, staff, and membership to sustaining the public trust through effective governance practices.

Through both our programming and communications, DVG is committed to leading regional efforts to further increase our members’ effectiveness, build their knowledge of best practices, and foster greater understanding of the unique role that philanthropy serves in our society and community.

As part of this effort to build knowledge about best practices and good governance standards in philanthropy, we have created this new section of our website to provide grantmakers with tools and resources they can use to benchmark their activities as they work to enhance their accountability and effectiveness.

DVG will continue to collaborate with national organizations such as the Council on Foundations, Independent Sector and the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers to create additional resources to aid the compliance of regional grantmakers with these guiding principles.

>> Please see the additional links to the right for information and resources about topics that impact the governance of grantmaking organizations. We welcome you to contact us with your feedback and/or questions.

Disclaimer: None of the information contained in this section of DVG’s Web site should be construed as legal advice. DVG encourages grantmakers to contact their attorney, C.P.A. or financial advisor for additional information.