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Social-impact organizations are often exposed to more risk than we like to acknowledge. Corruption, fraud, mismanagement, political opposition, and even community unrest are all risks that can seriously damage an organizations’ efforts. We don’t live in a perfect world, and we certainly work in challenging and complex environments. A lack of proper risk management can lead to doing more harm that good in the communities we are trying to support. Managers have a fiduciary obligation to both donors and stakeholders to take the necessary steps in mitigating such risks, and we’re here to help you through that process — step-by-step.
The first step in the process toward combating risk and developing appropriate systems of accountability is conducting an in-depth assessment of current practices. Understanding how the organization works allows us to isolate areas vulnerable to risk and develop strategies that will lower that risk without adding extra burdens on your staff — allowing your organization to do what you do best!
Areas that we specifically focus on include:
- Fund-raising and Allocation of Funding
- Working with Local Organizations // Partnerships
- Procurement and Logistics
- Asset Control
- Targeting and Registration of Specific Beneficiaries
- Implementation and Distribution
- Monitoring, Reporting, Evaluation
- Finance, HR, Administration
- Sector-Specific Risks
After conducting an in-depth assessment of your organization and the relevant risks, we will develop a strategy of accountability systems using best-practices and program design-thinking. We work as hard as possible to make sure our suggestions integrate smoothly into your systems, rather than adding new layers that can be burdensome and costly. Here is a short list to give you a sampling of what we focus on:
Management and Administration
- Clear Policies and Guidelines (Values, Gifts, Conduct, etc.)
- Whistle Blowing Mechanisms
- Procedures for Dealing with Incidents
Planning and Preparedness
- Staff Training
- Capacity
- Procedures and Arrangements
Internal Controls / Quality Assurance
- Compliance
- Tracking
- Audits
- Monitoring and Evaluation