Legal & Regulatory Guidance

Practical advice on compliance, governance, and staying legally sound.

Blog / Financial Reporting & Transparency / Fiscal Hosting / Funding & Fundraising / International Laws & Cross-Border Giving / Leadership & Governance / Legal & Regulatory Guidance / Maintaining Compliance / Managing Crises / NGO/Non-Profit Compliance / Nonprofit Leadership Skills / Reporting Requirements / Starting & Registering an NGO / Starting an NGO / Working Internationally

Cross-Continent Banking and Transfers for NGOs: What You Need to Know
ByStephanie Fuentes 22/04/202520/05/2025

Transferring money across continents as an NGO isn’t as simple as wiring cash from one bank…

Read More Cross-Continent Banking and Transfers for NGOs: What You Need to Know
Blog / Capacity Building & Training / Communications & Storytelling / Conflict Resolution / Crisis Communications / Donor Communications / Donor Management / Ethics & Accountability / Financial Reporting & Transparency / Fiscal Hosting / Funding & Fundraising / Fundraising Campaign Ideas / Impact Measurement / International Laws & Cross-Border Giving / Legal & Regulatory Guidance / Maintaining Compliance / NGO/Non-Profit Compliance / Nonprofit Leadership Skills / Program Design & Evaluation / Reporting Requirements / Social Enterprise Models / Starting & Registering an NGO / Starting an NGO / Storytelling for Impact / Strategic Planning / Strategy & Operations / Training Tools & Resources / Volunteer Management / Working Internationally

Understanding FATF Guidelines: What NGOs Need to Know
ByStephanie Fuentes 16/04/202520/05/2025

If your NGO receives international funding, works in high-risk areas, or partners with other nonprofits across…

Read More Understanding FATF Guidelines: What NGOs Need to Know
Blog / Board Development / Conflict Resolution / Content Strategy / Crisis Communications / Donor Management / Ethics & Accountability / Financial Reporting & Transparency / Fiscal Hosting / Impact Measurement / International Aid Debates / International Laws & Cross-Border Giving / Leadership & Governance / Legal & Regulatory Guidance / Maintaining Compliance / NGO/Non-Profit Compliance / Nonprofit Leadership Skills / Program Design & Evaluation / Reporting Requirements / Scaling What Works / Sector Trends & Insights / Social Enterprise Models / Staff Development / Starting & Registering an NGO / Storytelling for Impact / Strategic Planning / Strategy & Operations / Training Tools & Resources / Volunteer Management / Working Internationally

How to Operate an NGO Across Continents: Strategic & Legal Insights
ByStephanie Fuentes 08/04/202520/05/2025

Running an NGO in multiple countries? That’s both a dream and a logistical puzzle. It’s a…

Read More How to Operate an NGO Across Continents: Strategic & Legal Insights
Blog / Capacity Building & Training / Donor Communications / Donor Management / Ethics & Accountability / Financial Reporting & Transparency / Fiscal Hosting / Funding & Fundraising / HR & People Management / Impact Measurement / International Laws & Cross-Border Giving / Leadership & Governance / Legal & Regulatory Guidance / Maintaining Compliance / NGO/Non-Profit Compliance / Nonprofit Leadership Skills / Organisational Culture / Program Design & Evaluation / Reporting Requirements / Scaling What Works / Social Enterprise Models / Staff Development / Starting & Registering an NGO / Strategic Planning / Strategy & Operations / Training Tools & Resources / Volunteer Management / Working Internationally

Cross-Continent Compliance for NGOs: How to Stay Clean, Legal, and Fundable
ByStephanie Fuentes 05/04/202520/05/2025

To be blunt, the bigger you get as an NGO, the bigger the target on your…

Read More Cross-Continent Compliance for NGOs: How to Stay Clean, Legal, and Fundable
Blog / Business / Business Support / Capacity Building & Training / Coaching / Content Strategy / Donor Communications / Ethics & Accountability / Fiscal Hosting / Fundraising Campaign Ideas / Fundraising Do’s and Don’ts / HR & People Management / Impact Measurement / International Laws & Cross-Border Giving / Leadership & Governance / Legal & Regulatory Guidance / Maintaining Compliance / Managing Crises / NGO/Non-Profit Compliance / Nonprofit Leadership Skills / Organisational Culture / Program Design & Evaluation / Reporting Requirements / Scaling What Works / Staff Development / Starting & Registering an NGO / Storytelling for Impact / Strategic Planning / Strategy & Operations / Training Tools & Resources / Volunteer Management / Working Internationally

Best Practices for NGO Governance & Internal Controls
Byadmin 05/04/202520/05/2025

You can do everything right programmatically—great vision, good people, meaningful work—but if your NGO’s internal structure…

Read More Best Practices for NGO Governance & Internal Controls
Blog / Capacity Building & Training / Content Strategy / Fundraising Campaign Ideas / International Aid Debates / Legal & Regulatory Guidance / NGO/Non-Profit Compliance / Nonprofit Leadership Skills / Organisational Culture / Program Design & Evaluation / Reporting Requirements / Scaling What Works / Social Enterprise Models / Staff Development / Starting an NGO / Storytelling for Impact / Strategic Planning / Strategy & Operations / Training Tools & Resources / Volunteer Management / Working Internationally

Understanding the Difference Between Traditional Nonprofits and International NGOs
ByStephanie Fuentes 04/04/202520/05/2025

In the vast and diverse world of social impact, “nonprofit” and “NGO” are terms often used…

Read More Understanding the Difference Between Traditional Nonprofits and International NGOs
Blog / Coaching / Emerging Practices / International Aid Debates / Maintaining Compliance / NGO/Non-Profit Compliance / Nonprofit Leadership Skills / Program Design & Evaluation / Reporting Requirements / Scaling What Works / Starting & Registering an NGO / Strategic Planning / Strategy & Operations / Training Tools & Resources / Volunteer Management / Working Internationally

Common Compliance Pitfalls NGOs Must Avoid in 2025
ByStephanie Fuentes 19/03/202520/05/2025

Here’s the thing—compliance isn’t just about ticking boxes. For NGOs, it’s about protecting your mission, your…

Read More Common Compliance Pitfalls NGOs Must Avoid in 2025
Blog / Board Development / Conflict Resolution / Ethics & Accountability / Financial Reporting & Transparency / Fiscal Hosting / Funding & Fundraising / Grant Writing Tips / International Laws & Cross-Border Giving / Leadership & Governance / Legal & Regulatory Guidance / Maintaining Compliance / Managing Crises / NGO/Non-Profit Compliance / Nonprofit Leadership Skills / Organisational Culture / Reporting Requirements / Social Enterprise Models / Starting & Registering an NGO / Starting an NGO / Working Internationally

Navigating International NGO Compliance: A Continental Breakdown
ByStephanie Fuentes 12/03/202520/05/2025

Operating an NGO in one country is challenging enough—but try taking that mission across borders, and…

Read More Navigating International NGO Compliance: A Continental Breakdown
Blog / International Laws & Cross-Border Giving / Legal & Regulatory Guidance / NGO/Non-Profit Compliance / Reporting Requirements / Starting & Registering an NGO

Staying Legal: How NGOs Navigate Compliance, Governance, and Global Regulations
Byadmin 06/03/202520/05/2025

This post will explore the maze of nonprofit regulations: from domestic IRS filings to FATF obligations, AML/CFT compliance, and cross-border giving challenges. We’ll break down what NGO founders, legal officers, and compliance teams need to know, including best practices for starting and registering NGOs across jurisdictions, board duties, and managing reporting requirements.

Read More Staying Legal: How NGOs Navigate Compliance, Governance, and Global Regulations
Financial Reporting & Transparency / Fiscal Hosting / International Laws & Cross-Border Giving / Managing Crises / NGO/Non-Profit Compliance / Starting & Registering an NGO / Strategic Planning / Strategy & Operations

Simplified Requirements Guide for Local NGOs in Palestine
Byadmin 16/02/202520/05/2025

Registration and Renewal Process: For NGOs Registered in Gaza: Total Estimated Costs for Annual Renewal: Approximate…

Read More Simplified Requirements Guide for Local NGOs in Palestine