Our Mission

Altrusa International provides community service, develops leadership, fosters international understanding and encourages fellowship by an international network of executives and professionals in diversified career classifications.

Our Vision

Altrusa: Leading in Service - Giving the gifts of leadership and service to communities world wide.
Adopted, 1999

Altrusa International, Inc. Code of Ethics
(Approved at the January 31, 2009 Altrusa International Board of Directors Meeting)

The Code of Ethics guides the ethical conduct of all the Board of Directors and employees of Altrusa International, Inc. (the "Association") and provides a framework for maintaining a high standard of professional conduct.   All Association Board of Directors and employees are expected to comply with the following Code of Ethics:

• Personal and Professional Integrity – The Board of Directors and employees shall act with honesty, integrity and respect for all individuals with whom they conduct business.  The Association Board of Directors and employees will, whenever possible, act in cooperation with the Altrusa International Foundation, Inc. (the "Foundation"), while maintaining the Association's separate identity and mission.
• Legal and Ethical Compliance – The Board of Directors and employees shall conduct themselves in a manner that complies with applicable laws and regulations in the various countries in which the Association operates.
• Valuing Diversity - The Association promotes diversity and inclusiveness in all of its employment practices.  It promotes a working environment where every employee is valued, treated fairly and given the opportunity to use her/his talents and abilities.  
• Stewardship - The Association manages its funds and resources prudently and serves as a responsible steward of its assets.  Its reports, documents and financial statements reflect accurate reporting with clear public disclosure.  
• Conflict of Interest - To prevent conflicts of interest from creating actual or potential improprieties that could undermine effectiveness and reputation, the Association's Board of Directors and employees are required to disclose any direct or indirect financial or personal interests that pose potential or actual conflicts of interest related to the Association's activities.
• Governance - The Altrusa Board of Directors serves as an active and independent governing body responsible for policy formulation, decision making, and oversight.  All Board Members and employees adhere to the Association's bylaws.

Any Board Member/employee who believes the Code of Ethics has been violated is obligated to report promptly her/his concerns to the Legal Advisor of the Association.  All reports of a suspected violation will be investigated and acted upon in confidence to the extent possible. Upon completion of the investigation, the Association will take such action as it deems appropriate under the circumstances.  If it is found, as a result of a thorough investigation, that a Board Member/employee has violated the Association's Code of Ethics, she/he may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.  The Association will not tolerate retaliation against any Board Member/employee who makes a good faith report or who cooperates with the investigation of a complaint.