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Finally, as the fundraising profession grows and matures, members have a responsibility to each other. Fundraisers serve as role models for generous behavior within their families, organizations, and communities. Indeed, they give and volunteer at a much higher rate than the general population (Shaker et al. 2020). Fundraisers' generous actions, then, become an expression of their commitment to philanthropy on and off the job.

Likewise, a component of a philosophy may also include a sense of professional responsibility to support fellow fundraisers, especially newcomers to the field and those who have historically been excluded. Sharing knowledge and encouragement, formally or informally, with colleagues reflects a larger commitment to fundraising. Gene has intentionally mentored countless fundraisers throughout his career. Sarah has created a semi‐formal network of peers who she can call on for support and guidance.