December 2, 2016

Resource Type: Risk eNews

Blissful Ignorance and Splendid Serendipity: Resources for Risk Success

March 4, 2015 “As the area of our knowledge grows, so too does the perimeter of our ignorance.” A common expectation is that with time, attention, and perhaps the involvement of a risk expert, the risks facing an organization are...

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December 2, 2016

Resource Type: Risk eNews

Big Thoughts in Small Talk: Context Matters

When NRMC moved into a historic house at 204 South King Street in Leesburg, VA in 2014 we threw a party for clients, Affiliate Members, and friends from the Metro DC area to show off our new space and our...

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December 2, 2016

Resource Type: Risk eNews

Best Friends Forever? Don’t Be a Naive or Disappointed Partner

At some point in our childhood, many of us share a ‘best friends’ gift with another person. For me, it was a set of necklaces that fit together like puzzle pieces. One necklace belonged to me, and the other belonged...

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November 29, 2016

Resource Type: Articles

Vetting Partner Organizations & Drafting MOUs

It takes more than a handshake between friends, neighbors or colleagues to ensure that collaboration will succeed. If your want to feel as good about your partners, the results and yourself coming out as going in to a joint project,...

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November 29, 2016

Resource Type: Risk eNews

Basic Risk Management

Begin integrating the principles of risk management into the day-to-day operations of your nonprofit.

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November 18, 2016

Resource Type: Risk Management Essentials

The Conflict Resolution Issue

Download PDF What's Inside Clash of the Nonprofit Titans: Managing Board and CEO Conflicts We Can Work It Out: Managing Workplace Disputes The Dark Side of Leadership

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November 17, 2016

Resource Type: Infographics

The Overconfidence Effect

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March 16, 2016

Resource Type: Risk eNews

HELP! I Need Somebody’s Risk Help

If you’ve ever heard the catchy Beatles tune, Help!, it might have caused you to reflect on times you’ve sought help in your personal or professional life. Here at the Center, we offer RISK HELP and risk management guidance to our...

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March 16, 2016

Resource Type: Webinars

Know Your Affiliate Benefits

Make the most of your Nonprofit Risk Management Center Affiliate membership in 2016. Join us to learn about the tools you can use to advance your mission. Whether are new to the membership or want a refresher, this session is...

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January 6, 2016

Resource Type: Risk eNews

Sensible Risk Resolutions for 2016

Each year, many Americans adopt unrealistic New Year’s resolutions. My first resolution for 2016 was to stop booking business trips that require late evening departures or landings. I was a bit surprised to learn that, according to the Statistic Brain Research...

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