Non-Profits and Charitable Foundations

The nonprofit and charitable spectrum is not immune to corruption. Because there is an environment of trust within nonprofit organizations, they are particularly vulnerable to fraud, theft, embezzlement, and conflict of interest.

It might be a situation that starts off small, but when individuals are not caught it can easily spiral out of control. The end result is the organization's reputation is at risk, which directly affects the organization's very existence.

Investigations and evaluations go hand in hand: An investigation will find a root cause of an existing problem and will evaluate the situation to stop wrongdoing from continuing.  However, having periodic evaluations in place can prevent wrongdoing ahead of time as part of a "proactive preventative plan."

Commissioning an evaluation of your organization sends a clear message to all involved of your dedication to transparency and superior service.
 

Proactive vs. Reactive 
 

The press can be your friend – but equally can be the last person you want to speak with when there is an allegation of wrongdoing within your organization. 

Being able to deflect any questions by informing of the proactive steps the organization has taken to prevent or discourage wrongdoing through an independent evaluation or investigation places you in a far better position.

Preventing theft of assets, waste and abuse and minimizing risk in general is paramount for nonprofits and charitable foundations to fulfill the mission.  With this in mind, CORIE offers:

• Discrete in-house investigations
• Investigations that will "follow the money" to ensure the money is not misappropriated or misdirected
• Evaluations of policies and procedures
• Employee background checks
• Compliance evaluations