GIFE exists to bring together entities and businesses that freely and with their own resources, invest time, talent and material resources, promoting and carrying out systematic activities that support the social development of the nation, by encouraging participative citizenship, with the goal of operating within high ethical standards.
GIFE advocates the dignity of man and his primacy over all the other values of the material order, thus equating social development to common good, which is, in the last instance, the very reason of being of GIFE.
The concepts and the practice of social investment defended by GIFE come from the consciousness of its responsibility to and reciprocity with society, freely taken upon by institutes, foundations or businesses, associates of GIFE.
Therefore, the practices of social investment are of a distinct nature and should not be confused nor used as tools for commercialization of tangible or intangible goods (for profit), by part of the sustaining business, as are for example, marketing, sales promotion, as well as human resource policies and proceedings, that have the goal of development and the welfare of its own work force, which are therefore, in the interest of the business.
Nevertheless, it is just that GIFE's associates expect, as a subproduct of a successful social investment, a greater added value for its image.
In order to support the carrying out of these goals, this code declares ethical values and norms of professional conduct to which the members of GIFE freely adhere, and, therefore, commit themselves to observe, conscious of their responsibility for the correct practice of the activities that lend support to social development.
1. Commitment of the associates of GIFE
To serve the ideals of GIFE, to watch over the professional and ethical application of the concepts and practices of social investment, as described here.
To try to disseminate these concepts and practices, inspiring others, principally by their own example.
To always adopt a transparent attitude as to the proceedings and real motivations for the social investment practices.
2. The relationship of the associates with their Maintainers/Donators
To oversee that GIFE's ideals be observed without distortions, in the definition and implementation of the social development programs sponsored by third parties.
To manage ethically, with competence and effectiveness the resources that have been entrusted to it, faithfully fulfilling the intentions of the donors, maintaining them informed as to the results.
3. The relationship of the associates with their Beneficiaries/Partners
To always proceed so as to benefit the partner over advantages of the associate himself.
To collaborate to maintain a productive relationship between the parties, having as a basis respect, commitment, and trust, favoring the process of negotiation in case of conflicts.
Not to encourage unfounded expectations, nor to make promises that cannot be kept.
4. The relationship of the associates with other Similar Entities
To proceed in a cooperative fashion, trying to collaborate within the possibilities, interests and ethical principles.
When criticism is necessary, to take on a constructive attitude.
To have an open position towards negotiation and understanding in a situation of conflicts.
5. The relationship of the associates with Public Policy Makers
To keep strictly within the general and specific legislation.
Not to look for relationships that favor corporate interests, in detriment to the common good.
To act clearly, with transparency as to the objectives and interests involved.
6. The conduct of the Professionals belonging to the teams of the organizations associated to GIFE.
To work for the effective fulfillment of GIFE's mission, observing the ethical values that serve as its foundation.
To conduct all the personal and professional activities with honesty and integrity so as to reflect favorably in the sector of social investment.
Make every effort to always act with competency, defining objectives of permanent self-development.
To affirm with personal attitudes the commitment to social development and its role in society.
