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Donor Research Checklist for NGOs

July 16, 2026

Donor Research Checklist

Use this editable checklist before committing staff time to a funding application.

  • Official-source verification and fraud checks.
  • Strategic fit and eligibility assessment.
  • Financial feasibility, compliance and risk review.
  • Proposal readiness and documented go/no-go decision.

Download Word checklist

ATI original resource • Version 1.0 • 2026