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Pyramid Schemes

Potentially damaging to fundraisers

The Institute strongly advises against charities using pyramid schemes or chain letters. The promotion of such activities should be discouraged in order to protect the legal responsibilities of trustees, fundraising staff and volunteer fundraisers.

Why is the Institute so strongly against the use of chain letters and pyramid schemes?

The Institute is particularly concerned that such activities will frequently compromise good fundraising practice on the following counts:
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