THE -JOB ETHICIST- TAP : CHARITY [ Q ]

IS it wrong to work for a charity that's questionably funded ? : Former colleagues of mine have recommended that I apply for a job at a philanthropic organization that does interesting work in my field.

The job description interests me, and I believe I would be a good fit for the position.

This organization's funds, however, came from someone who has made, and continues to make, their money in ways that I consider unethical.

[ There are movements to strengthen relevant laws and make such activities illegal, so I'm not the only one who thinks this. ]

While the organization is independent and is recognized for doing quality work, it feels wrong to accept money from such a source, and it feels like I would be helping to burnish the reputation of someone whose actions and public statements, both post and present, I deeply disapprove of.

It may be worth noting that I am very satisfied with my current employment status.

This position, if it were offered to me and if I accepted it, would most likely result in a small net financial gain, but it would not have a major financial impact on me or my family.

I'm finding it hard to imagine in the effort of creating an updated and relevant resume, writing a compelling cover letter, etc, given my misgivings about the funding source of the organization.

How large a role should the source of this organization's funding play in my decision to apply for a job there?

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