Ethics
Bridgecraft Consulting is grounded in ethical, transparent, and relationship-centered practice. Much of the work I do involves sensitive information, high-stakes decisions, and long-term trust. I take that responsibility seriously and hold myself to clear professional standards in how I work with clients, partners, and funders.
I approach consulting work with honesty, care, and respect for the missions and communities my clients serve. This includes being clear about scope, capacity, and limitations, and avoiding practices that could create conflicts of interest or undermine trust.
Avoidance of Conflicts of Interest
To preserve fairness and integrity in the funding process:
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I do not write or support competing proposals to the same funder for the same funding opportunity on behalf of different organizations.
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If potential conflicts arise due to timing, funder relationships, or overlapping partnerships, I disclose them promptly and work with clients to determine an appropriate path forward.
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I may decline work when I believe accepting it would compromise ethical standards or the interests of an existing client.
Confidentiality and Proprietary Information
Client confidentiality is essential to effective consulting relationships.
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All client information, materials, strategies, budgets, data, and internal documents are treated as confidential.
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I do not share proprietary information, proposal content, internal processes, or strategic insights across clients.
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Templates, tools, and systems I develop are customized for each organization and are not reused in ways that compromise confidentiality or competitive advantage.
Respect for Organizational Voice and Ownership
Your mission, your needs, and your priorities guide the work.
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Grant proposals, evaluation plans, and customized tools developed through consulting engagements belong to the client organization.
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My role is to help clarify, strengthen, and communicate an organization’s work — not to impose language, strategies, or frameworks that feel misaligned with its values or community.
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I aim to build capacity and confidence so that organizations are stronger and more self-sufficient over time.
Equity-Centered Practice
Ethical practice also means being attentive to power, access, and impact.
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I strive to work in ways that are culturally responsive, inclusive, accessible, and grounded in respect for community knowledge and lived experience.
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I am thoughtful about how data are collected, interpreted, and presented, and about how narratives may affect the communities being described.
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I value collaboration over extraction and seek to support work that advances equity and community well-being.
Professional Boundaries
I believe ethical consulting includes clear boundaries.
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I am transparent about scope, timelines, and availability.
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I do not take on work that exceeds my capacity to deliver thoughtfully and well.
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I welcome open communication and feedback throughout engagements.
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