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CORE VALUES - What We Stand For

Accountability

• Responsible
• Reliable
• Dependable

Catalytic leadership

• Agent of change
• Stimulates progress

Diversity

• Inclusive

Excellence

• Innovative
• Continuous improvement
• Being our best

Integrity

• Honest
• Truthful
• Ethical

Teamwork

• Cooperative effort
• Shared objectives
• Mutual respect

CORE PURPOSE - Why We Exist

United Way of King County exists to help people live better lives, improve their communities and realize their dreams.

Code of Ethics

United Way of King County has a unique role as a local leader of philanthropy to benefit health and human services. We have earned public trust, nurtured by years of ethical, honest and responsible charitable service. Our continued success depends upon the ethical conduct of our employees.

PERSONAL INTEGRITY

• Respect and seek out the truth and avoid misrepresentation.
• Ensure fairness and objectivity in all activities.
• Set an example, as an employee of a leading nonprofit organization, for high standards of professionalism.
• Honor the right of privacy of all people, including co-workers, contributors, and beneficiaries.

PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE

• Strive to meet performance standards at the highest level.
• Refuse to engage in or tolerate any fraud, misuse, abuse or waste of United Way of King County's resources.
• Encourage growth and self-improvement in themselves and their co-workers.
• Exhibit respect for co-workers and all those they come in contact with.

ACCOUNTABILITY AND EFFICIENCY

• Make full and fair disclosure of all relevant information to customers, who have a right to know how their dollars are spent.
• Spend customers' money wisely, efficiently and objectively.
• Are good stewards

RESPONSIBILITIES TO VOLUNTEERS

• Work with volunteers so they can perform to the highest level of their contribution and personal satisfaction.
• Treat all volunteers with fairness, equity, and respect.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

• United Way of King County is an equal opportunity employer. Every employee shall:
  • Respect all co-workers and all other individuals without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin or ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a qualified disabled or handicapped individual.
  • Support affirmative action and equal employment opportunity programs throughout United Way of King County.
  • Refuse to engage in or tolerate in others any form of sexual harassment, as provided in the organization's policy against sexual harassment.
  • Strive to create an environment conducive to professionalism.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

• Avoid any activity or outside interest, which conflicts or appears to conflict with the best interest of United Way of King County.

CONFIDENTAL INFORMATION

• Ensure that all information which is confidential or privileged or which is not publicly available is not disclosed inappropriately.