Professional Standards

Catholic Campus Ministry at Clarion University of Pennsylvania is an office of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie and an extension of the ministry of the Bishop of the Erie Diocese. In addition to this primary affiliation, campus ministry is a member of the Catholic Campus Ministry Association (CCMA), the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). Those acting as agents of this ministry adhere to the professional and ethical standards of these organizations.

As a ministry functioning within a professional context, we support the personal and theological competencies required of those who minister in the name of the church. Additionally, we subscribe to principles which support ethical dealings with those we serve, and with alumni, parents of students, donors, foundations, and anyone who supports this ministry. We seek to communicate as effectively as possible with everyone who has a stake in the ministry. We believe in being responsible in our efforts to raise funds, in the reporting of financial activity and standing, and in the management of assets.

In order to understand the specifics of this commitment, please familiarize yourself with the following:

Catholic Campus Ministry Association (CCMA)

Standards for Campus Ministry

Code of Ethics

Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)

Code of Ethical Principles and Standards of Professional Practice

Donor Bill of Rights

Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)

Principles of Practice for Fund-Raising Professionals at Educational Institutions

Catholic Campus Ministry supports the National Leadership Roundtable on Church Management in its efforts to "promote excellence and best practices in the management, finances and human resources development of the Catholic Church in the U.S. by greater incorporation of the expertise of the laity."

Check the following links for further information on the important work of this organization:

National Leadership Roundtable

2004 Report of the Church in America Leadership Roundtable

Additional church management links:

Villanova Center for the Study of Church Management

Foundations and Donors Interested in Catholic Activities (FADICA)

FADICA Catholic Donor Attitude Survey

FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT LINKS:
- Donate to Campus Ministries
- Case For Support
- Financial Management
- Professional Standards
- Types of Donations
- Tax And Estate Planning
- Memorial Giving
- History Of Campus Ministries