NGO Benchmarking Certification

Basic information

  • Type: Certification scheme
  • Status: Active
  • Thematic area: Development
  • Summary: The purpose of the NGO Benchmarking Certification is to provide an independent assessment of NGO's conformity level with internationally recognised best practices. It includes 108 indicators dimensions of best practices, contributor's expectations, management components and continuous improvement.
    There is also a self-assessment questionnnaire availble to all organisations online. Its results show where the organization stands against a selection of criteria contained in our Standard.

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Contact details

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Areas addressed

  • Principles or standards: Standards-based
  • Communications / advocacy / fundraising:
    • General commitment to transparency
    • Ethical communications
    • Fundraising standards
  • Governance and Management:
    • General commitment to good governance
    • Auditing
    • Board structure
    • Financial reporting
  • Human resources:
    • Staff relations
    • Volunteer relations

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Participation

  • Reasons for participation
    • Certificate / seal of approval

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Compliance

  • Evidence base: Desk & Field/site
  • Has sanctioning mechanism: No

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Downloads

Copy of Initiative

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