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The 4 Pillars of Basic NGO Due Diligence

Think of basic due diligence as the entry gate. It tells you whether the NGO qualifies to be considered at all. Before you invest significant time in deeper evaluation, this check is your first line of defence.  Looking for NGO due Diligence visit: https://www.thinkcapadvisors.com/ngo-due-diligence-and-grant-audits .

Every year, Indian companies collectively spend thousands of crores on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities. Much of this money flows through Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) that implement projects on the ground. 

The intent is good. But the outcomes are not always guaranteed — especially when the NGO partner has not been properly vetted.

That is where NGO due diligence becomes important. It is not about distrust. It is about doing the right thing with money — responsibly, legally, and with accountability. 

When is Advanced Due Diligence Needed

When the stakes are higher, advanced due diligence provides the depth of confidence that serious and large CSR programmes demand. The following infographic provides key pointers.

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Basic vs Advanced NGO Due Diligence

Basic due diligence focuses on the foundational checks — registration, public profile, compliance status, and organisational track record.

Advanced due diligence goes further extending beyond the four basic parameters into the 100+ advanced parameters we evaluate as part of a full review.

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NGO Due Diligence In India: The 4 essential checks

Think of basic due diligence as the entry gate. It tells you whether the NGO qualifies to be considered at all. Before you invest significant time in deeper evaluation, this check is your first line of defense. 

This article/PPT breaks down what NGO due diligence means in the context of CSR compliance, what is basic due diligence, when that is enough, and when you need to go deeper. It also explains how ThinkCap Advisors can help your company navigate this process with confidence.

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Based on experience with CSR impact assessments across various business sectors, these are the most frequently observed failures as depicted by the video.

The 6 Step CSR Impact Assessment Process

Internationally recognised frameworks — including ISO 26000 (Social Responsibility) and OECD evaluation standards — inform what a robust impact assessment should contain. In practice, a well-conducted impact assessment for a CSR project in India typically follows these six steps.