Policies

Whistleblower Policy

Should any person know or have a reasonable belief that persons associated with the foundation plan to engage or have engaged in illegal or unethical conduct in connection with the finances or other aspect of the foundation’s operations, that person should immediately file a complaint with the Chief Audit Executive or the President and CEO of the foundation... Download Full Whistleblower Policy

Statement of Values and Codes of Conduct

All staff, board members and volunteers of the USM Foundation shall act with honesty, integrity and openness in all their dealings as representatives of the USM Foundation. The USM Foundation shall promote a working environment that values respect, fairness and integrity... Download Full Values and Codes of Conduct Policy

Conflict of Interest Policy

The Members have a fiduciary duty of loyalty to the Foundation. This fiduciary duty requires that, in dealings for the Foundation, they put the interests of the Foundation ahead of all competing interests... Download Full Conflict of Interest Policy

Employment Background Screening Policy

The USMF values each and every employee and is particularly sensitive to employee privacy rights. To protect the reputation and integrity of its employees, as well as the organization as a whole, USMF pledges to exercise extreme discretion with respect to... Download Full Screening Policy