Categories: Governance
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Liability and the Board: What Governing Teams Need to Know
With more than 1.5 million registered, tax-exempt organizations in the U.S., it’s likely that many times that number of Americans currently serve on nonprofit boards. Board service involves a commitment of time, attention, enthusiasm, and in many cases, a personal...
Topics: Governance
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
To Lead
I am blessed to be able to witness the work of and work with many great leaders. Few days go by when I don’t learn from a member of my own board, from colleagues with whom I sit on other...
Topics: Governance
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
People Who Need People: Are you feeling lucky?
Nonprofit management experts often direct “nonprofits” to take specific steps to improve their governance, internal operations, strategic planning and fundraising activities. But as we well know, the “nonprofit” itself is incapable of “doing” anything—it’s the people behind the desks, on...
Topics: Governance, Volunteer Risk Management
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Managing Risk in Challenging Times
In the past weeks, the financial markets have taken us on a wild ride. At the Center we’ve counseled several organizations coming to grips with the impact of this changing financial reality. As each of us braces our organizations for...
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Fact Sheet on Board Minutes
Accurate board minutes are an important resource to governing and advisory boards of public and private organizations. Minutes also support sound risk management by providing a written record of board deliberations and decisions. Board minutes provide evidence that a board...
Topics: Governance
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
New Electronic Filing Requirement for Small Tax-Exempt Organizations
Annual Electronic Notice — e-Postcard (Form 990-N) Striving to comply with local, state and federal laws is a first step in managing risk well. Acceptable excuses for noncompliance do not include: “I didn’t know.” The penalty for noncompliance may be...
Topics: Governance
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles, Risk eNews
Fiscal Responsibility and Oversight: Empower Your Board to Lead
(This article is excerpted from the book, Financial Risk Management: A Guide for Nonprofit Executives. While it is rare in a mature nonprofit for a board member to perform day-to-day bookkeeping or financial management duties (such as making journal entries or...
Topics: Fraud and Financial Oversight, Governance
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Webinars
Conflicts of Interest: Uncover, Understand and Act
There are just two types of nonprofits: the type that chooses to manage conflicts of interest and the type that chooses to ignore them. Attend this webinar to gain a nuanced and practical view about conflicts of interest in a...
Topics: Governance
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Be Thankful… By Getting Ready
Countless Americans will take time this week to pause and give “thanks”—for healthy families, for regular employment, and for a beautiful meal prepared with skill and love. During these reflective moments many of us will think about the nonprofit sector...
Topics: Governance, Insurance and Risk Financing
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
The recent, abrupt change in weather this week offered a reminder about the importance of preparation. Yesterday morning I retraced my steps into the house to retrieve a pair of gloves for the drive to the office. I was not...
Topics: General, Governance