Open, honest, and transparent communication with grantee partners can help minimize power imbalances and help foster a sense of mutual transparency and accountability that is critical to our success as grantmakers. Hear from Shaady Salehi, executive director, Trust-Based Philanthropy Project, Lisa Maloney-Vinz, director of global community relations, Ecolab Foundation, Drexel Owusu, chief impact officer, The Dallas Foundation, and Lauren Scott, executive director, Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund about how their organizations are embracing transparency.

Why is due diligence important in grantmaking organizations? The process of satisfying legal requirements impacts many areas within an organization— mission alignment, stewardship, duty of care, reputation, outcomes & impact, and overall effectiveness to name a few.

In this episode, learn from Elizabeth (Liz) Gousse Ballotte, principal at PKF O’Connor Davies, about what the staff at grantmaking organizations need to know to be compliant.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Due diligence models
• Grant applications and risk identification
• Governance
• Financial information, including budgets, financial statements, and IRS Form 990
• Information Technology and internal controls
• Streamlining operations and increasing productivity

Resources

• Webinar: Due Diligence Defined: What ‘Being Compliant’ Really Means for Grantmakers
• Blackbaud Grantmaking 2022 Thought Leadership Webinar Series
• Tip Sheet: 15 Questions Foundations Should Ask as Part of Their Grantee Due Diligence
• Internal Controls Resource Toolkit