GATe Code of Ethics

Respect for the Greenbelt community we work with and serve.

Integrity in our actions.

Responsibility for our decisions and their consequences.

We are committed to:

• Acting honestly, truthfully and with integrity in all our transactions and dealings;

• Avoiding conflicts of interest;

• Appropriately handling actual or apparent conflicts of interest in our relationships;

• Treating GATe grantees fairly;

• Treating every individual with dignity and respect;

• Treating GATE employees with respect, fairness and good faith and providing conditions of employment that safeguard their rights and welfare;

• Being a responsible citizen and complying with both the spirit and the letter of the law;

• Acting responsibly toward and for the benefit of the Greenbelt community in which we work and serve;

• Being responsible, transparent and accountable for all of our actions; and

• Improving the accountability, transparency, ethical conduct and effectiveness of the nonprofit field.