NGO’s due diligence & Donor Reporting
Due diligence of NGOs is essential for donors, corporates, and funding agencies to ensure that the organizations they support are credible, compliant, and capable of delivering impact. It involves assessing governance structures, financial health, compliance status, and operational effectiveness.
Donor reporting, on the other hand, ensures accountability and transparency in the utilization of grants and contributions. Independent assurance in this area helps donors track fund usage, evaluate program outcomes, and maintain long-term confidence in the NGO’s governance and impact delivery.
About This Service
Our NGO due diligence services provide comprehensive assessments for corporates, foundations, and international donors seeking to partner with non-profits. We evaluate organizational governance, legal registrations, financial history, internal controls, and program delivery capabilities.
We also review compliance with statutory frameworks including Income Tax Act (12A, 80G), FCRA registrations (where applicable), and other state or central regulations. This ensures that NGOs meet eligibility criteria for funding.
In addition, we design and verify donor reporting mechanisms that capture both financial and non-financial performance. This includes verification of utilization certificates, outcome tracking, and impact measurement to provide donors with confidence on the responsible use of funds.
By combining due diligence with donor reporting assurance, we help donors identify reliable partners and ensure that contributions are used transparently and effectively for intended social outcomes.
Key Features / Scope of Work
- Comprehensive due diligence of NGOs for donor/CSR partnerships.
- Review of governance, financial health, and statutory compliance.
- Verification of registrations under Income Tax Act (12A, 80G) and FCRA.
- Assessment of program delivery capabilities and track record.
- Verification of utilization certificates and fund flow reporting.
- Independent assurance on donor reports (financial & non-financial).
- Evaluation of outcomes, impact, and accountability mechanisms.
- Enhancing donor confidence through transparent reporting.
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