The ETHOS Institute for Social Impact

The Institute is driven by the ETHOS framework, which stands for Ethics, Transparency, Harmony, Organizational infrastructure, and Sustainability.
The 5 Most Impactful Strategies to Create a Culture of Accountability
You voted and our first Masterclass from our miniseries will be on March 30, 2023, at 2 PM ET (1 PM CT or 11 AM PST)
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Master Class Mini-Series
Reserve your seat now for the upcoming Online Master Class Series and get a chance to have a discount on the Course "Ethical Capacity Building: Aligning Values, Practices, and Sustainability". The four modules are below. If you miss one, don’t worry. We have you covered. You will also have two opportunities to participate in the modules for the “How To Engage In Ethical Capacity Building: Aligning Values, Practices, and Sustainability Masterclass & Information Session.”

MARCH 30, 2023
2 PM ET (1 PM CT or 11 AM PST)

APRIL 19, 2023
3 PM ET (2 PM CT or 12 AM PST)

APRIL 6, 2023
2 PM ET (1 PM CT or 11 AM PST)

APRIL 20, 2023
2 PM ET (1 PM CT or 11 AM PST)

APRIL 13, 2023
2 PM ET (1 PM CT or 11 AM PST)
Ethical Capacity Building: Aligning Values, Practices, and Sustainability
Enrollment is Now Ongoing with Limited Time Discounts!

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The 5 most important practices to move your organization forward ethically and without chaos
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New ways to balance the mission and the vision of your organization
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Link your fundraising to working ethically
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Reconceptualize your approach to strategic planning
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Overcome implementation roadblocks
ETHOS
- Ethics: The mission of your organization should be implemented while using a values driven model. Your values should impact how you manage your organization, the work of the board, how staff are treated, the type of funding that is accepted, and how programs are delivered. As a result, your organization makes fair decisions that support the people you serve, your employees, and the mission. You also implement equitable and inclusive practices. This also means that you advocate for both the people you serve and your employees when no one else will
- Transparency: As a good-faith actor, you are transparent with your donors, employees, and constituents regarding decision-making, how funding is acquired, fiscal reporting, and conflicts of interest. You are also inclusive in your decision-making internally and with community stakeholders.
- Harmony: Your organization is person and mission-centered, which means everyone is valued and pitches in. You engage in strategic management, foster a culture of respect for everyone, and engage in collective problem-solving. You also prioritize inclusive and equitable practices to jointly resolve the most complex and challenging issues our society faces.
- Organizational Infrastructure: Your organization’s systems and strategic planning processes support the advancement of the mission. As a result, everyone has access to the tools, time, and resources that they need to carry out their work.
- Sustainability: The concept of sustainability extends beyond the financial sustainability of an organization to include the duty of care. It requires that your organization is continuously vigilant about balancing the way it supports the organization while ensuring the long-and-short-term needs of the people your organization serves are at the forefront of decision-making.