Research & Qualifications
The Community Partners selection process and evaluation criteria are designed to be fair and transparent. They were developed by RUF in collaboration and with the support of several professionals and independent organizations, experienced in the evaluation and management of nonprofit projects: Prof. Norbert Petrovici, Univ. Babes Bolyai, Catedra Sociologie (Social Impact Measurement), Irina Pop (Member of the Board of Advisors), Andrei Pop (Fundatia pentru Dezvoltarea Societatii Civile), Asociatia pentru Relatii Comunitare, Cercul Donatorilor Bruxelles, World Vision Romania.
Eligibility Conditions:
- systemic impact-oriented organizations
- not bankrupt, payments up to date
- non-religious, non-political
- at least 2 years old
- in compliance with the due-diligence requirements for USA funds
- clear governance system (strong leadership, the board of directors)
- transparent (yearly reports + financial statements)
- efficient (operational costs below 25%)
Process Description
The selection research process is both multi-faceted and multi-staged, and it can take up to a year.
The process starts with a formal nomination stage, during which peer grant-making foundations and other qualified entities can make written recommendations after receiving an invitation to do so by RUF (the nonprofits cannot nominate themselves).
The second stage is the qualification stage: during this stage, nonprofits are required to complete a questionnaire asking for typical information you may expect in a grant-making (financials, projects, governance) and to submit supporting documents.
The last stage is the selection stage during which nonprofits are graded based on a balanced evaluation score system and voted during a two-stage selection process.
Nominating Entities
The following peer grant-making foundations and qualified entities have been invited to submit their nominations for the nonprofit selection process.