The process is completely transparent:
Self-assessment • Document review • Site visits • Detailed report
Certification cycle valid for 3 years.
A NEW BENCHMARK
For responsible organizations
At ACPO SA, we are expanding our services by offering a certification specifically for NGOs, associations, foundations, and non-profit institutions. This service is designed according to internationally recognized criteria and is based on industry best practices (benchmarking of governance, integrity, and transparency).
The "NGO Governance Benchmark" label is registered in Geneva with total independence from donors.
Strengthen their governance and institutional accountability
Stand out thanks to an internationally recognized label
Structuring their strategic planning
Increase transparency with donors and stakeholders
Prove the integrity of their practices
Quickly identify strengths, weaknesses, and improvement plans
Facilitating access to financing and strategic alliances
To measure their actual results in the field
Certification objectives
Governance
Independence, decision-making processes, conflicts of interest
01
Board of Directors
Composition, conflicts of interest, responsibilities
02
Strategic framework
Vision, objectives, risk management
03
Integrity Management
Code of conduct, handling of reports
04
Communication & Public Image
Access to information, traceability, advocacy
05
Human Resources
Recruitment, fairness, training
06
Production & resource allocation
Fundraising efficiency, planning
07
Financial controls
Audits, resource monitoring, abuse prevention
08
Operations: Planning
Skills, beneficiary involvement
09
Operations: Implementation
Purchasing, performance evaluation
10
Measurement & Evaluation
Evaluation of effects, communication to stakeholders
11
Continuous improvement
Organizational learning, corrective actions
12
Structured reference system
The 12 dimensions assessed
Our framework includes 99 criteria spread across 12 key dimensions , covering the entire organizational lifecycle.
Structured report
A detailed report is submitted to the organization, documenting each dimension assessed.
Practical recommendations
Concrete steps to strengthen sensitive areas and progress towards excellence.
Certificate of conformity
Awarded if the criteria are met, valuable to funders, donors and partners.
A recognized audit, a valuable certificate
local, national or international NGOs
Foundations and charitable organizations
Social or humanitarian institutions
Co-financed projects (development cooperation, public funds)
For whom?
Clear and structured methodology
Experienced auditors from the non-profit, public and private sectors
Experience in ISO and institutional auditing
Independence and neutrality guaranteed
Why choose ACPO?
2010
Since
99
criteria evaluated
50+
countries covered
300