Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Last Reviewed: August 24, 2026
Re-fined is committed to lawful, ethical, and mission-aligned conduct in its governance, operations, programs, fundraising, financial management, and community engagement.
We encourage directors, officers, employees, contractors, volunteers, committee members, and other individuals acting on behalf of Re-fined to report good-faith concerns about suspected misconduct. Re-fined will take good-faith reports seriously, review them promptly, and investigate them as appropriate.
Report a Concern
To report a concern, email: ethics@re-fined.org
The Re-fined Board Treasuer is the designated recipient for reports submitted through this channel.
What You May Report
Reportable concerns may include, but are not limited to:
- Fraud, theft, embezzlement, or misuse of Re-fined funds or assets
- Accounting irregularities, false financial reporting, or audit-related concerns
- Violations of federal, state, or local law, regulation, or Re-fined policy
- Conflicts of interest or undisclosed related-party transactions
- Harassment, discrimination, abuse of authority, or other workplace misconduct
- Unsafe practices affecting staff, volunteers, participants, or the public
- Improper destruction, alteration, or concealment of records
- Breaches of confidentiality, privacy, or data security, including misuse of participant or donor information
- Retaliation against an individual who raised a concern
- Other conduct inconsistent with Re-fined’s mission, values, or legal obligations
Good-Faith Reports
A good-faith report is one made honestly and with a reasonable belief that the information disclosed indicates possible misconduct. A report may be made in good faith even if the concern is not ultimately substantiated after review.
A person who knowingly makes a false report, acts in bad faith, or intentionally provides false or misleading information may be subject to appropriate corrective action.
Protection From Retaliation
Re-fined prohibits retaliation against any person who, in good faith:
- Reports a concern
- Participates in an investigation
- Provides information related to a concern
- Refuses to participate in conduct they reasonably believe is illegal or unethical
Retaliation may include discharge, demotion, suspension, threats, harassment, discrimination, intimidation, adverse scheduling or assignment decisions, removal of responsibilities, denial of opportunities, or any other adverse action taken because a person made or supported a good-faith report.
Anyone who believes they have experienced retaliation should report it immediately through the reporting channel above. Retaliation claims will be treated as separate policy violations and addressed promptly.
Confidentiality and Review
Re-fined will handle reports as confidentially as reasonably possible, consistent with the need to conduct a fair review, comply with applicable law, protect individuals and the organization, and take appropriate corrective action.
Information related to a report will be shared only with those who have a legitimate need to know in order to assess, investigate, respond to, or oversee the matter.
Upon receiving a report, Re-fined will document the concern, conduct an initial assessment, and arrange for an appropriate and impartial review. Re-fined will make reasonable efforts to preserve relevant information, review concerns fairly and promptly, and take corrective, disciplinary, or remedial action when warranted.
Contact: For whistleblower or ethics concerns, email ethics@re-fined.org. Reports submitted through this address are directed to the Re-fined Board Chair.
