Categories: Governance
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...
Topics: Governance
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...
Topics: Governance
December 8, 2016
Resource Type: Risk Management Essentials
The Board Issue
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Topics: Governance
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...
Topics: Governance
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...
Topics: Fraud and Financial Oversight, Governance
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...
Topics: Governance
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...
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....
Topics: Governance
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...
Topics: Governance
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...
Topics: Governance