June 28, 2017

Resource Type: Risk eNews

Not So Great Governance? Resolve to Reinvent the Board

In contrast with family members, friends and staff who are devoted to their favorite teams and specific sports, I have a less loyal and more general interest in sports. And while watching live or televised events, I’m easily distracted by...

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June 28, 2017

Resource Type: Risk eNews

Board Development: Surf the Board Talent Pipeline

We asked RISK eNews readers to weigh in on the top governance-related risks and challenges facing their organizations. Thank you to everyone who responded to our governance risk survey! With 67% of respondents ranking the issue as a #1 or...

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December 8, 2016

Resource Type: Risk Management Essentials

The Board Issue

Download PDF What's Inside “Let’s Work Together” – The Sweet Sounds of a Board-CEO Partnership Avoid Transition Trauma with a CEO Succession Plan Big Bucks or Big To Do About Nothing: CEO Compensation in the Spotlight

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December 8, 2016

Resource Type: Articles

Going Up? Elevator Talk, Risk Management and the Nonprofit Board

The Board of Directors sits atop the organizational chart of a nonprofit organization. Board issues are either self-initiated or are “elevated” by staff for board consideration. Both approaches are inherently necessary to the board’s governance role. And while there are...

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December 2, 2016

Resource Type: Risk eNews

The Right Stuff

The Tom Wolfe book “The Right Stuff” chronicles the lives of a group of navy test pilots as well as the early years of the U.S. Space Program during the late 1940s to mid 1960s. The film version of the book reinforces...

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December 2, 2016

Resource Type: Articles

Enforcing Board Member Responsibilities

It’s impossible to be too grateful to a member of a nonprofit board. Volunteer board members donate countless hours to the causes and organizations they love. And many of the tasks for which the board’s attention is required seem distant...

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December 2, 2016

Resource Type: Risk eNews

It’s Hard to Talk about Child Abuse

Child sexual abuse is so repulsive, that it is truly difficult to talk about. It is painful to admit that any person would harm a child in such a vulgar, intimate way. The sad truth is that we need to...

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December 2, 2016

Resource Type: Articles, Risk eNews

Have You Renewed Your Nonprofit’s Corporate Status?

Most states require nonprofit corporations to file an annual report with the state in order to maintain the nonprofit corporation’s good standing in that state. If you fail to submit the annual report, the state is unlikely to remind you....

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December 2, 2016

Resource Type: Risk eNews

Term Limits are a Convenient Crutch

During the last three weeks I’ve attended three board meetings and joined several board committee conference calls. These meetings have reminded me of the wonderful benefits—as well as the significant time commitment—associated with serving on boards. The friendships I’ve formed...

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December 2, 2016

Resource Type: Risk eNews

Knock, Knock: Purpose Calling

This Friday, I’ll accompany my son as he roams our neighborhood dressed as a caveman. It won’t be NYC’s famed “Fashion Week,” but I’m looking forward to seeing what the “in” costumes look like this year. Like many kids, my...

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