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Beyond Risks, Inspiring Impact – Empower Your Charity to Thrive!

Explore effective ways to manage risks and boost your philanthropy organization’s success with the latest ERM insights and charity trends. 


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" Risk isn’t the enemy—it’s the map to smarter decisions. Manage it well, and you’ll turn uncertainty into opportunit"

Paul Dawson
CEO of MyCompany

  Why Risk Management Matters for Philanthropy Organizations?

Philanthropy organizations face unique challenges in an ever-changing global landscape—from funding uncertainties to digital threats and evolving regulatory demands. A robust risk management framework not only protects your assets and reputation but also paves the way for sustainable growth and mission fulfillment. Our comprehensive ERM approach is designed to empower your philanthropy organization to navigate these challenges with confidence.

What We Solve – And How We Empower Your Organization 

List and describe the key features of your solution or service.

Proactive Risk Identification

Identify potential threats early using our advanced analytics and reporting tools.

Strategic Integration

Embed risk management into every strategic decision to drive resilience and growth.

Governance & ESG Solutions

Incorporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies to strengthen accountability and community trust.

The A to Zs of an Enterprise Risk Framework (ERM)

Risk Strategy & Appetite

 Link to Corporate Strategy

 Risk Strategy

 Risk Appetite & Tolerance

Risk Management & Insight

 Risk Mitigation Response & Action Plans

 Testing, Validation & Management's Assurance

 Monitoring

Risk Governance

 Board Oversight & Committee

 Organisation Risk Operating Structure

 Risk Guidance

 Roles & Responsibilities

Data & Technology

 Data Quality & Governance

 Risk Analytic

 Technology Enablement

Risk Assessment & Measurement

 Risk Categories & Definition

 Risk Identification

 Assessment & Prioritisation

Risk Reporting & Insight

 Risk Reporting

 Business/Operations Requirements

 External Requirements

Risk Culture

 Awarnese & UnderStanding

 Support & Commitment

 Integration in day to day operations

 Decision Support

  Linkage to Performance Managemen

  •  Needs more information or action from your philanthropy organization before it can be completed
  •  Already set up and in place within PBXGive—no further action needed.

Top Refreshed Risk in the Philanthrophy Organization  

Mitigating Risks, Maximizing Impact – A Smarter Approach to Philanthropy Organizational Resilience

Strategic Risk

 Succession Planing / Keyman Risk

 Business Continuity Risk

 Climate and Sustainability Risk*

Compliance Risk

 Regulatory Compliance Risk*


Financial Risk​

 Funding Availability Risk* 

 Accounting and Reporting Risk* 

 Cashflow Risk and/or Liquidity Risk*

Information Technology Risk

 Cybersecurity Risk*


Operational Risk

 Talent Attraction and Retention Risk

 Data Confidentialy Risk*


Securing Your Impact: How PBXGive.co Tackles Risk

H2: From Identifying Threats to Implementing Safeguards—A Clear Path to Safe & Transparent Giving


1

Potential Risk Causes / Drivers

  • Funding shortfalls, inefficient fund allocation
  • Inaccurate financial reporting

2

Potential Risk Consequences

  • Limited impact and inability to sustain operations
  • Inaccurate/unreliable / untimely data used for financial and accounting reporting, resulting in material misstatements in financial information

3

How ​PBXGive.c​o Mitigates the Risk

  • Digitalization enhances donation accessibility and enables data-driven program optimization
  • Utilizes immutable blockchain records for transparent financial tracking from collection to distribution


1

Potential Risk Causes / Drivers

  • Regulatory changes, lack of adherence to laws
  • Risk of violation of Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)
  • Lack of governance in fund allocation
  • Professional liability risk
  • Non-compliance with Shariah principles


2

Potential Risk Consequences

  • Legal penalties, reputational damage
  • Breach of PDPA laws, loss of sensitive information
  • Conflict of interest, misallocation of resources
  • Risk of hiring unqualified professionals in the support of the philanthropy platform
  • Loss of credibility among Muslims and stakeholders

3

How ​PBXGive.c​o Mitigates the Risk

  • Ensures legal-compliant by iBantu expert and real-time auditability using iBantu Blockchain Explorer
  • Uses decentralized encryption for secure donor and beneficiary data storage
  • Implements decentralized governance to enhance decision-making transparency
  • PBXGive.co is maintained by experts in technology, Shariah compliance, and regulatory affairs, ensuring robust platform governance and adherence to industry standards
  • Integrates Shariah-compliant financial structures and iBantu expert advisory


1

Potential Risk Causes / Drivers

  • Lack of transparency and Accountability
  • Ethical Violation


2

Potential Risk Consequences

  • Decrease Public trust
  • Legal and regulatory Investigation

3

How ​PBXGive.c​o Mitigates the Risk

  • Utilizing blockchain for immutable and transparent transactions



1

Potential Risk Causes / Drivers

  • Risk of losing confidential data
  • Risk of data corruption


2

Potential Risk Consequences

  • Unauthorised leakage / disclosure of confidential / sensitive data. Cost of damage to donors, other relationships, and the business resulting from a breach of data privacy.
  • Corruption of data resulting in loss of key data necessary for decision making and reporting

3

How ​PBXGive.c​o Mitigates the Risk

  • Uses blockchain encryption and multi-layer security protocols.
  • Ensures data immutability and automated backup mechanisms.


1

Potential Risk Causes / Drivers

  • High dependency on manual processes
  • Employee risk (e.g. retention, disgruntled employees)


2

Potential Risk Consequences

  • Inefficiency, delays in fund distribution
  • Inability to attract and retain the right talent with the required skill-set and competencies to take over key positions, which may result in disruption to operations, loss of institutional knowledge, and inability to achieve long term strategic thrusts.

3

How ​PBXGive.c​o Mitigates the Risk

  • Implements end-to-end digitalization for improved efficiency.
  • PBXGive.co is managed by a team of specialists in technology, Shariah compliance, and regulatory affairs, ensuring seamless operations, strong governance, and alignment with industry best practices.


ERM Methodology

This methodology aligns with global standards like ISO 31000, COSO, and the Singapore Code of Corporate Governance, leveraging extensive ERM experience in charities. 

Implementation varies based on size, resources, and objectives, with larger charities investing in comprehensive frameworks while others focus on foundational practices.

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Robust Risk Governance Structure 

The diagram below illustrates the Four Lines of Defence model, which establishes key principles for a robust risk governance structure. 

Effective risk management and internal control systems depend on the formal implementation and integration of these four lines, with clearly defined roles, interactions, and responsibilities.

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Reference: KPMG. (2016). Enterprise Risk Management Toolkit for Charities and Institutions of a Public Character (IPCs). KPMG.