Categories: Governance
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Clash of the Nonprofit Titans: Managing Board and CEO Conflicts
Passion and conflict go hand in hand. As heartfelt passion for an organization’s mission is often the selling point that entices people to look for paid and volunteer roles at a nonprofit, it is not surprising that this passion leaves...
Topics: Governance
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Webinars
Calibrating Your Nonprofit’s Risk Appetite: Candid Conversations at the Board Table
Many nonprofit leaders report a sense of being either risk takers" or "risk averse." Yet it is unusual for the entire leadership team to share the same level of comfort with highly uncertain outcomes. This webinar will explore the concept...
Topics: Governance
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Webinars
Accountability in Action: Enforcing Board Responsibilities
Accountability is a popular buzzword in the nonprofit sector and most nonprofit board members recognize that the board sets the tone for organizational accountability. From time to time, however, some members of the board may forget that they too must...
Topics: Governance
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
“Let’s Work Together” – The Sweet Sounds of a Board-CEO Partnership
On paper nonprofit boards and CEOs are required to work together. Typical CEO position descriptions include items such as: Keeping the board apprised of issues impacting the nonprofit's mission and necessary to govern, Reporting to the board at regular meetings...
Topics: Governance
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
7 Risk Questions for the Board
“Carpe diem . . . . The saying implores you to seize your pleasure, seize the pleasures of the world while they are still available to you. In this spirit, this effort to live in the moment, not the spiral...
Topics: Governance
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Webinars
Board Oversight of Financial Management
Few leaders would argue that boards of directors bear responsibility for providing fiscal oversight of the organizations they serve. Yet there are different approaches to financial oversight by boards. What are the best and most effective practices? What can your...
Topics: Governance
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Big Bucks or Big To Do About Nothing: CEO Compensation in the Spotlight
Published stories about salaries paid to nonprofit CEOs often include scathing comments from individuals who take offense at what they regard as too-rich pay for charity leaders. And it’s not only donors, journalists and casual onlookers who take offense to...
March 30, 2016
Resource Type: Webinars
Dueling it Out: Addressing Common Board Conflicts with Confidence
Conflict in a board meeting is often unavoidable, and it isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Opposing board member viewpoints can lead to an increase in productivity, creativity, and new insights if these conflicts are managed thoughtfully. Constructive conflict in the...
Topics: Governance
August 4, 2014
Resource Type: Webinars
Succession Planning: Managing the Risk of Executive Departures
Recent studies suggest that a significant percentage of senior nonprofit leaders will be retiring in the next five years. Yet most nonprofits do not have a succession plan ready to ensure a smooth transition when experienced leaders depart. And despite...
Topics: Business Continuity Planning, Governance
July 7, 2014
Resource Type: Webinars
Risk Aware Boards
This webinar explores the topic of governance risk. What risks arise from the work of the board? How does the responsibility of a nonprofit board differ from that of a for-profit board? What steps are recommended to engage the board...
Topics: Governance