During these uncertain times many NGOs are ill-prepared to tackle fraud, potentially impacting their ability to achieve their mission.
Fraud prevention strategies vary greatly within NGOs and not all is down to size and available resources. An organizational culture of compliance and shared responsibility is essential. NGOs of any size can help protect their operations, reputation and finances against fraud.
Learn from our NGO fraud experts and register for complimentary fraud prevention training
Sources:
1 May, O. (2016). It's time to talk about fraud in aid agencies. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionals-network/2016/aug/25/fraud-aid-agencies-upset-public.
2 Fraud Advisory Panel and Commission for England and Wales (2019). Preventing Charity Fraud Insights+Action Charity.
3 BDO (2014). BDO Not-For-Profit Fraud Survey 2014.
Learn how you can help protect your NGO from fraud
Join us for an informative training program, featuring 2 short modules, complimentary to NGOs.
Sessions are 1 hour each, presented over 2 days. This interactive training has been developed specifically for NGOs and you will have the opportunity to ask questions and seek further information.
March 23 and 25, 2021
2-3pm EST
Alex Beavan
Head of Fraud Investigation
Western Union Business Solutions

- 30 years in Law Enforcement
- Served in Counter Terrorism Command and Special Branch in the UK
- Ministry of Defence - specialized in counter terrorism, counter intelligence and terrorism / serious organised crime financial investigation
- Global presenter on fraud to businesses, financial institutions, law enforcement and intelligence groups.
Ben Kavalec
Director Education & NGO Markets
Western Union Business Solutions

- 20 years experience specialised in foreign exchange and international payments sales
- 15 years deep expertise in NGO and higher education sectors
- Responsible for NAM portfolio of NGO and Education clients
- Instrumental in delivering Western Union’s unique products and services to help NGOs achieve their mission.
Register for your complimentary NGO fraud prevention training
March 23 2021, 2-3pm EST
Module 1: NGO fraud strategy
- A framework to help NGOs understand and combat fraud
- Prevention, detection, mitigation and remediation
March 25 2021, 2-3pm EST
Module 2: Help mitigate the types of fraud impacting NGOs
- The key types of fraud
- Individual strategies to help reduce the risk for your NGO
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