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This article concludes a three-part series exploring the lifecycle of cross-border grantmaking. Part one mapped the regulatory landscape by geography; part two detailed robust, risk-based assessment frameworks. This final article advances operational best practices, decision-support tools, and implementation strategies to steward grants across borders with integrity and impact. Introduction Modern cross-border grantmaking requires both vision and vigilance in equal measure. Compliance cannot be a set-and-forget exercise. To deliver on mission and maintain institutional legitimacy, your

This article is part two in a three-part series exploring the full lifecycle of cross-border grantmaking. In part one, we mapped the regulatory landscape by geography. Part three (forthcoming) will address operational best practices, tools, and strategies for day-to-day implementation of robust international due diligence programs. Introduction International grantmaking demands far more than good intentions and a strong mission. Grantmakers must build structured systems to identify, understand, and tackle risk in all its forms. Today’s

This article is part one of a three-part series exploring the regulatory, risk management, and implementation landscape for international grantmaking. The forthcoming articles will offer practical frameworks for risk assessment and guidance on due diligence, technology, and operational best practices for institutional grantmakers working across borders. Introduction Cross-border philanthropy is governed by a sophisticated and ever-evolving regulatory environment. Grantmakers that operate internationally—from the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, Canada, Switzerland, and Australia—must navigate a