One obstacle donors face is the fear that their funds won’t be used wisely or for their intended purpose. New ministries or start-up nonprofits generate many questions for the donor. Are funds spent wisely? Are records properly maintained? Can they still operate if they don’t achieve all their fund-raising goals? What is the track record of the executive?

Even when the recipient is an established organization, questions can arise about the best use of funds. Donors who have long-standing relationships with the organization are sometimes even more hesitant to raise the issue, yet a variety of concerns can create hesitation and uncertainty about continued giving.

Calvin Edwards & Company provides the necessary research and due diligence on nonprofits. We bring decades of experience in both managing and working with nonprofits to bear on fact finding and analysis. This perspective allows us to evaluate the nonprofit with sound judgment and understanding, and to convey information and wise recommendations to the donor.

The majority of nonprofits are run with the best intentions and the desire to do good work. Because of our years of experience working within nonprofits, we understand the pressures and pitfalls nonprofits face and are sympathetic toward their issues and concerns. At the same time, we believe that in order for the value of giving to be maximized, donors must have clear information and solid understanding – of an organization's problems and obstacles, as well as its outcomes and successes.

Having a detailed analysis of the organization and its program helps the donor make an informed decision.