Construyendo Organizaciones Civiles Transparentes, A.C.

What Construyendo Organizaciones Civiles Transparentes, A.C. does

Construyendo Organizaciones Civiles Transparentes, A.C. (Confío) is a Mexican nonprofit civil association founded in 2010 and headquartered in Chihuahua, Mexico. The organization's core product is the Modelo de Transparencia y Buenas Prácticas (MTBP), a structured evaluation methodology built around nine internationally-aligned transparency and best-practices principles adapted from Spain's Fundación Lealtad. Civil society organizations (OSC) participate through a multi-step process — sensitization, self-diagnosis, document submission, external analysis, and public reporting — and receive the Sello de Acreditación Confío accreditation seal upon successful completion. Confío delivers this through a web-based platform (plataforma.confio.org.mx), a public searchable directory (Buscador de OSC), and an online self-diagnostic tool (Diagnóstico en Línea), supported by in-person workshops, training events, and recognition ceremonies.

The organization generates revenue through a mix of per-OSC participation fees and institutional donor funding. Pricing for OSC participation is not publicly disclosed, but 100% scholarships are available through the USAID-funded Social Impact project for organizations in five northern Mexican states (limited to 35 per cohort). Major institutional funders include USAID, FECHAC (Fundación del Empresariado Chihuahuense), FEMSA, and OXXO, with methodological and governance support from Cemefi, ANADE, Tec de Monterrey, and the international Charity Monitoring Worldwide (formerly ICFO) network spanning 19 countries. Confío operates offices in Chihuahua (Tec de Monterrey campus) and Ciudad Juárez (FECHAC module), serves OSC across 9 Mexican states, and as of 2014 had evaluated over 900 organizations representing more than $378 million USD in assessed OSC finances. As of 2025, the organization celebrated its 15th anniversary and continues to host recognition ceremonies and donor-OSC forums.

Name

Construyendo Organizaciones Civiles Transparentes, A.C.

Legal name

Construyendo Organizaciones Civiles Transparentes, A.C.

Website

https://confio.org.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Confío is a Mexican nonprofit that accredits civil society organizations through a 9-principle transparency model, serving OSCs across 9 Mexican states via its evaluation platform, accreditation seal, and partnerships with USAID, FECHAC, FEMSA, and the international Charity Monitoring Worldwide network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Transparency Evaluation and Accreditation Services

NAICS

Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (5419), Other Services (except Public Administration) (81)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Services, Nec (8900)

akta.pro primary industry

Conformity Assessment, Testing, Inspection & Certification Cooperation (BPADANAD)

Keywords

• Transparency accreditation
• Civil society evaluation
• Nonprofit governance assessment
• Institutional strengthening
• Charity transparency services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chihuahua

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. OSC Participation Fees: OSC organizations pay participation fees for the transparency analysis and accreditation process. The organization offers scholarships (becas) covering 100% of participation costs for eligible organizations through partnerships with USAID and other funders.
2. Donor and Foundation Support: The organization receives funding and support from corporate foundations (FEMSA, FECHAC, OXXO) and international donors (USAID) to operate its programs and provide scholarships to OSC participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Confío evaluates and accredits Mexican civil society organizations (OSCs) against a proprietary 9-principle Modelo de Transparencia y Buenas Prácticas (MTBP), culminating in the Sello de Acreditación Confío certification seal. Service delivery spans sensitization workshops, an online self-diagnostic tool, structured document analysis, public listing in the Buscador de OSC directory, and post-accreditation institutional strengthening accompaniment for OSCs and their donors.

Product overview

Confío operates as a nonprofit organization offering a unified transparency evaluation and accreditation ecosystem for civil society organizations in Mexico. The core offering is the Modelo de Transparencia y Buenas Prácticas (MTBP), a 9-principle evaluation framework that OSC can join through workshops, complete a diagnostic process, and upon successful evaluation receive the Sello de Acreditación Confío. This accreditation is supported by a searchable public directory (Buscador de OSC) and a dedicated user platform (Plataforma Confío) for accredited organizations and specialized donors. Additional services include training workshops, an institutional strengthening accompaniment program aligned with Agenda 2030, and an online self-diagnostic tool.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Modelo de Transparencia y Buenas Prácticas (MTBP) A 9-principle structured evaluation and accreditation methodology for civil society organizations (OSCs), used to assess governance, mission clarity, activity planning, financial transparency, and volunteer promotion. It is the foundational service for OSC accreditation at Confío.
• Sello de Acreditación Confío Accreditation seal granted to OSCs that successfully complete the MTBP evaluation, signaling to donors, companies, and government that the organization meets international transparency standards.
• Plataforma Confío (plataforma.confio.org.mx) Online platform providing access for accredited OSCs and specialized donors, enabling transparency reporting, document submission, and donor-organization matching.
• Buscador de OSC Public online directory allowing donors and the general public to search and view OSCs that have been evaluated and accredited under the transparency model.
• Talleres de Transparencia y Eventos Training workshops, sensitization sessions, and events on transparency principles and best practices for OSCs, supporting capacity building, institutional strengthening, and donor-OSC engagement.
• Programa de Acompañamiento al Fortalecimiento de OSC en PTBP Institutional strengthening accompaniment program for OSCs participating in the Transparency and Best Practices principles, based on Agenda 2030 objectives for strengthening organized civil society.
• Diagnóstico en Línea Online self-diagnostic tool that allows OSCs to independently assess their transparency level and readiness before entering the formal accreditation process.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 900 organizations diagnosed with transparency standards
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Fundación Rosario Campos de FernándezmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 February 2025Private foundation recognized by Confío for commitment to transparency and responsible donation practices. Co-sponsor of OSC recognition events in Chihuahua.
• Centro Mexicano para la Filantropía (Cemefi)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 November 2013Collaboration agreement signed November 12, 2013 for complementarity of transparency and institutional strengthening programs directed at civil society organizations. The partnership aims to benefit nonprofit service organizations through aligned methodologies.
• FECHAC (Fundación del Empresariado Chihuahuense, A.C.)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional foundation partner for OSC outreach and recognition events in Chihuahua state. Hosts Confío's Ciudad Juárez office and collaborates on annual recognition ceremonies.
• ITESM/Tec de MonterreycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMethodology development partner and host of Confío's Chihuahua headquarters. Provides venue for events, forums, and conferences.
• Fundación LealtadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish organization whose methodology inspired Confío's Transparency and Best Practices Model. Represents international best practices transfer to Mexican context.
• Charity Monitoring Worldwide (CMW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational association of national independent evaluators for civil society organizations. Formerly ICFO. Spans 19 countries in Europe, Asia, and America, evaluating over 5,000 organizations for 750+ million citizens.
• FEMSA and OXXOmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partnership for OSC recognition events and transparency strengthening. OXXO's rounding program generates resources for OSC capacity building. Joint recognition ceremonies held in Monterrey and Mexico City.
• ICHITAIP (Instituto Chihuahuense para la Transparencia y Acceso a la Información)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState transparency institute partner for the Local Network for Socialization of the Right of Access to Information. Collaborative initiatives on transparency awareness.
• ANADE (Asociación Nacional de Abogados de Empresa)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAgreement signed April 2017 to link OSC with professional legal services strengthening practices in governance, fiscal obligations, and labor matters.
• Universidad Tecnológica de Chihuahua (UTCH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Local Network for Socialization of the Right of Access to Information, contributing to transparency education and awareness.
• Coparmex DeliciasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness association partner in the Local Network for Socialization of the Right of Access to Information.
• Radio UniversidadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic media partner in the Local Network for Socialization of the Right of Access to Information.
• Fundación Index ChihuahuamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate foundation recognized for responsible donation practices. Partner in social responsibility initiatives and OSC support programs.
• AlsuperminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRetail chain recognized for commitment to transparency and responsible donation practices among OSC allies.
• CFOSC (Centro de Formación y Orientación Superior de Ciudad Juárez)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSigned collaboration agreement to strengthen civil organizations in Chihuahua state through institutional development programs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Charity Navigator: US-based leading independent charity evaluator using standardized transparency and accountability metrics. Closest global direct peer by mission and methodology.
• Candid (GuideStar + Foundation Center): US-based nonprofit information aggregator and Seal of Transparency operator. Directly comparable in providing nonprofit transparency data and accreditation signals to donors.
• Fundación Lealtad: Spanish independent charity evaluator whose transparency methodology (9 principles) was directly adapted by Confío for Mexico. Closest methodological and operational analogue.
• CharityWatch: Independent US charity watchdog rating nonprofits on financial transparency and accountability, comparable to Confío's donor-confidence mission.
• ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability): US faith-based accreditation body that certifies nonprofit financial accountability and governance, structurally similar to Confío's seal-based accreditation model.
• BBB Wise Giving Alliance: US charity evaluation body producing standardized charity reports. Functionally analogous third-party evaluator serving donor decision-making.

Emerging players

• GreatNonprofits: US-based nonprofit reviews and ratings platform. Adjacent model using community input rather than expert evaluation; could expand into Mexico with digital-first donor services.

Broad incumbents

• Charity Monitoring Worldwide (formerly ICFO): International association of which Confío is a member; functions as a global network and indirect competitor via member evaluators in other countries.
• Centro Mexicano para la Filantropía (Cemefi): Mexico's largest philanthropy-promotion institution with its own accreditation and institutional-strengthening programs. Confío's 2013 collaboration partner and the most plausible domestic competitive incumbent.

Regional players

• Fundación Grupo Andrade: Mexican corporate foundation engaged in transparency and OSC-strengthening initiatives; representative of the regional foundation partners that both fund and could emulate Confío's model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Confio_OSC
• Facebookfacebook.com/construyendoorganizaciones.civilestransparentes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/construyendo-organizaciones-civiles-transparentes-a-c

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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