Categories: Governance
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Influence Matters: Stakeholders and Risk
What is a Stakeholder? One way to define the concept of “stakeholder” is a party who has a “stake” in control of the nonprofit because he or she is in position to exercise influence over the organization’s conduct. Another definition...
Topics: Governance
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Set the Story Straight with a Financial Dashboard
Take yourself back to college math class; perhaps you studied statistics or calculus. You may have been one of the lucky few who aced every exam, but more likely, you had trouble staying awake during lectures. Numbers can be boring,...
Topics: Fraud and Financial Oversight, Governance
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
The Audit Committee and Its Expanding Role in Risk Management
The National Association of Corporate Directors and The Center for Board Leadership have just published Audit Committees: A Practical Guide.” It is the work of a Blue Ribbon Committee on Audit Committees and will have a major effect on the...
Topics: Fraud and Financial Oversight, Governance
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Inspiration, Not Perspiration: Risk Reporting and the Board
Today’s public entity leadership cares deeply about the risks facing the organization. A Board wants to know that its leadership team has thoughtfully considered the risks that threaten the mission and objectives of the organization. Boards also want assurance that...
Topics: Governance
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Inspired at the Front Line
Front line leaders are key players in the delivery of programs and services in a nonprofit organization. With daily client contact, employees working in branch offices, chapters, local affiliates, community-based service sites or field offices work hard to bring the...
Topics: Governance
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Governance Matters
Strengthening the governance practices at your organization requires more than a checklist or handbook touting “do’s” and “don’ts.” Leaders who want to inspire good governance must take the time necessary to look beneath the surface of often complex governance issues...
Topics: Governance
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Webinars
Risk Oversight: Who, What and How
Who’s “minding the store” in your risk management program? Although many nonprofit leaders intuitively understand the need for risk oversight, designing a custom-fit framework takes time and attention. This webinar will explore the concept of risk oversight, including who exercises...
Topics: Governance
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
The Culture of Reflection: Lessons Learned from Recent Headlines
While it’s human nature to want to look away or think “this couldn’t happen to me” when you witness or read about another nonprofit’s misfortune, dedicated leaders should commit to adopting a “culture of reflection” that embraces the lessons in...
Topics: Governance
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Webinars
Risk Oversight
This webinar explores the topic of risk oversight and the board. Learn what the term risk oversight" means, and how risk oversight intersects with the board's legal and fiduciary responsibilities. Join us as we take a close-up look at several...
Topics: Governance
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Is Your Board Ready for a Crisis?
Last week I had an opportunity to speak about “Leading During Times of Crisis” at an event sponsored by Independent Sector, Georgetown Law and the Internal Revenue Service. As I prepared my remarks I reflected on the countless calls I...
Topics: Crisis Management, Crisis Communications, Governance