Categories: 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
July 6, 2011
Resource Type: Webinars
Managing Employee, Volunteer and Board Discontent
In a perfect world every nonprofit employee, volunteer and board member would be content" 100% of the time. Few if any nonprofits live in such a world. This webinar will explore the risks associated with stakeholder discontent and offer practical...
July 25, 2010
Resource Type: Risk Management Essentials
Vol. 20, No. 2, Summer 2010
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Topics: Governance
July 7, 2010
Resource Type: Webinars
House of Cards or House of Brick? Evaluating Organizational Structure
A nonprofit’s mission requires a solid foundation on which to deliver services. Many nonprofits are at risk of not realizing their missions because the underlying structure of the organization isn’t as solid as it needs to be. Or perhaps the...
Topics: Governance
January 25, 2010
Resource Type: Risk Management Essentials
Vol. 19, No. 1, Winter 2010
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