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We are thrilled to announce that Part II of our series, Due Diligence in Grantmaking is now available! This blog is meant to serve as a resource for #grantmakers seeking guidance on starting and maintaining a basic #duediligence program. Take a look: https://hubs.li/H0NJHxJ0

Join PEAK Grantmaking and NGOsource's Legal Counsel Michael Demian on Wednesday, June 16 as he talks through the #equivalencydetermination (ED) process and how it can benefit both #grantmakers and #grantees. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to recognize the key traits of a successful ED! https://hubs.li/H0NHW7-0

NGOsource is thrilled to have worked with and certified Association Kontakt! To learn more about this organization's amazing work in #performingarts in #Sarajevo , visit the organization's website at https://kontakt.website/

A year after #COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, the Center for Disaster Philanthropy is examining how the #philanthropy sector has responded to the #newnormal. The biggest takeaway? More than $20 billion were awarded globally for the #pandemic in 2020, with 39% of dollars being #unrestricted. To read the full report, visit: https://hubs.li/H0Mzf9w0

For funders, the gold standard in due diligence has been doing a site visit, but they are expensive and, as the #COVID19 pandemic has underscored, not always a viable option. Read about how #duediligence has shifted to meet the needs of an increasingly #remote world in an article for PEAK Grantmaking written by NGOsource's General Manager, Martha Lackritz-Peltier. https://hubs.li/H0NhFP70

Please be aware that, due to unforeseen complications with platform upgrades, grantmakers may not be able to place ED requests through the NGOsource Grantmaker Portal. We are working to resolve this issue and will provide an update as soon as possible. Please email [email protected] with any questions or concerns. Thank you for your patience!

Please be aware that due to exciting technical upgrades, https://hubs.ly/H0L_q3L0 and supporting websites may be experiencing slow speeds. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve these delays!

NGOsource is thrilled to have worked with and certified Partners Albania for Change and Development! To learn more about this organization's amazing work for #EconomicDevelopment in #Albania, visit the organization's website at https://partnersalbania.org/

As #India battles a horrific wave of #COVID-19, we have seen a huge response from our #grantmakers looking to support aid efforts in the country. To better support grantmakers, we have compiled a list of Indian NGOs certified in the @NGOsource repository that work in health and development. https://hubs.li/H0M_09M0

This week kicks off the launch of our new three-part series, "Due Diligence in Grantmaking." Over the next few weeks, TechSoup's General Counsel will provide an overview of "due diligence" in the charitable sector. Part 1 examines the meaning of the term, with an overview of how it applies specifically to U.S. funders and international grantees. Take a look: https://hubs.ly/H0v3VYh0

The SDGs will become even more significant in the post-pandemic economy, via Asia Times https://hubs.ly/H0tFG8y0

ICYMI: Baoba Fund is an NGO fighting for racial equity for the Afro-Brazilian population in Brazil. Find out more in our latest impact story: https://hubs.ly/H0twpzr0 W.K. Kellogg Foundation Ford Foundation J.P. Morgan

To meet needs from a distance, NGOs turn to chatbots https://hubs.ly/H0tscH00

How philanthropy can give young men and boys of color what they need to thrive via The Chronicle of Philanthropy https://hubs.ly/H0tlcgh0

Going through the equivalency determination process helped Baoba Fund strengthen its relationships with international funders and further its work promoting racial equity in Brazil. Learn more in our latest impact story: https://hubs.ly/H0tlckZ0 W.K. Kellogg Foundation Ford Foundation J.P. Morgan

Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the tragedy in Beirut. Here are four ways you can help right now: https://hubs.ly/H0tkm3y0

Why the social sector needs "demonstrable, decisive action in support of Black women's leadership" via The Nonprofit Quarterly https://hubs.ly/H0thmrZ0

Meet Gabby, who works on NGOsource's marketing and communications! Fun fact: Gabby was part of an environmental group that supported the rehabilitation of the island fox in the Channels Islands of California. #10FactsFor10K

Meet Martha, our general manager and TechSoup's general counsel! Fun fact: Martha was the official French-Vietnamese interpreter for Pierre Cardin for his visit to Vietnam in 2004. #10FactsFor10K

Meet Katy, our operations manager! Fun fact: Katy spent four months in Yunnan, China studying imitation antiques. #10FactsFor10K

Meet Sarah, our senior counsel! Fun fact: Sarah used to show competitively in horse jumping. #10FactsFor10K

Meet Cléo, our incredible intern! Fun fact: Cléo was in a Banana Republic ad as a baby that ended up on billboards around NYC. #10FactsFor10K

Meet Michael, our legal counsel! Fun fact: Michael has been to 36 countries and has acted (on stage or behind camera) in eight various accents. #10FactsFor10K

Meet Mark, our wonderful intern! Fun fact: Mark used up his 20 seconds of fame as an extra in the Netflix show "13 Reasons Why" when they filmed in Berkeley. #10FactsFor10K