Less clear but equally important is an organization’s obligation to the “unenforceable” laws of ethics. Effective organizations are accountable to ethical standards that may not be legally enforceable, but are consistent with the organization’s values. They operate within policies for conflicts of interest, report to funders with openness and honesty, are good stewards of resources, and take seriously their accountability to the public. Most states have nonprofit support organizations that have information about legal, fiscal and ethical standards for nonprofits. Effective organizations must ensure that boards and staffs develop and use such standards.