Categories: 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
Download PDF What's Inside Going Up? Elevator Talk, Risk Management and the Nonprofit Board Online Social Networks, Cyber Risk and Your Nonprofit: What You Need to Know
January 6, 2010
Resource Type: Webinars
House of Sand or Foundation of Stone: The Board of Directors/Trustees
The first webinar of 2010 will examine methods for evaluating and addressing governance risks. The program will examine a wide range of topics including the composition of the board and best practices for empowering the board to discharge its legal...
Topics: Governance
May 7, 2008
Resource Type: Webinars
Developing and Managing Conflict of Interest Policies
The best way to manage conflicts of interest is before they land your nonprofit on the front page of the local newspaper. A well constructed, clearly written conflict of interest policy, familiar to board and staff, can protect the organization...
Topics: Governance
October 3, 2007
Resource Type: Webinars
Outdated or Poorly Written Governing Documents: What Are the Risks and What Can You Do?
Bylaws, board minutes, codes of conduct, and other governance policies need to be clearly written and reflect how your nonprofit operates or they are of little value in protecting the organization. Their purpose is to provide commonality of behavior, which...
Topics: Governance
June 6, 2007
Resource Type: Risk eNews
What Basic Insurance Coverage Should a Nonprofit Consider?
The first issue for any nonprofit seeking to purchase insurance is to find an experienced, trustworthy insurance agent or broker who understands and specializes in serving nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits are different from commercial businesses and public agencies, and are best...
Topics: Governance
January 17, 2007
Resource Type: Webinars
Engaging the Board in Forecasting and Managing Risk
Ideally, you want managing risk to be second nature to your board and senior managers. Sign on for this 1-hour online program and then point the board towards an enlightened understanding of risk and risk taking. Learn how to keep...
Topics: Governance
June 8, 2005
Resource Type: Webinars
The Board’s Role in Risk Management
Risk is inherent in nonprofit organizations as in every other sector of the economy. One of the roles of the board is to ensure the systematic identification of the risks that threaten the mission and survival of a nonprofit organization....
Topics: Governance