Categories: Risk Assessment
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Stepping Back: The Outer Rim of Risk
The discipline of risk management invites a close-up examination of events and circumstances that threaten the mission and goals of an organization or that offer the promise of mission-advancing benefit. Nonprofit CEOs, CFOs, senior staff and even board members are...
Topics: Risk Assessment
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
The Risk Management Process
Measures to address risk should be practical and within the reach of the organization. Every nonprofit, from the largest to the smallest, can and should take time to look into the future and predict both downside and upside risks. In...
Topics: Risk Assessment
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Less Worry, More Happy
While visiting family this week the subject of Bobby McFerrin’s song, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” came up in a conversation about traffic on Cape Cod during the high season for visitors. “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” was released in 1988 and became the first a cappella song...
Topics: Risk Assessment
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Risk and the Art of the Motorcycle
On Sunday of this week I was blessed to have the opportunity to reflect on two favorite subjects: motorcycles and risk management. Sunday, September 6th was the birthday of Robert Pirsig, author of the book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle...
Topics: Risk Assessment
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Front-Line Risk Managers in Senior Service
Individuals who regularly visit older individuals and who witness family situations, living conditions, and physical and mental changes obtain a valuable opportunity to detect serious consequences of aging before serious consequences can result. One of the most serious consequences of...
Topics: Risk Assessment
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Perspective: How Do You See Your Nonprofit?
As we reach the home stretch in our preparations for the 2009 Risk Management & Finance Summit for Nonprofits all roads lead to Austin, TX, the site of the event… except, or so it seems, the road I happen to be traveling...
Topics: Risk Assessment
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Conquering the Fear of Scrutiny
I Would Prefer That You Not Look To err is human. And to fear scrutiny of our shortcomings is human nature. Although the popularity of reality TV shows suggests otherwise, most people value their privacy and would prefer to keep...
Topics: Risk Assessment
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Conquer Your Fear with Familiarity
I’ve often remarked that, in the absence of fear, few nonprofit leaders would look to the Nonprofit Risk Management Center for advice and assistance. Fear motivates leaders to attend risk management workshops, purchase online tools, and read the books and...
Topics: Risk Assessment
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Calculated Risk: The End of the World as We’ve Known It Not!
During the last century, a handful of historians and academicians debated the question of who was the first risk manager. In his new book, The Polar Bear Strategy, author John Ross traces back the history of risk management to a...
Topics: Risk Assessment
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Calculated Risk: Calculated Risk Three Foundations
Movin through the spheres, faster than light On our way to some planets that were outta sight! We said space driver, give it a spin And take us to some places We ain't never been. — "Is That You Mo-Dean?"...
Topics: Risk Assessment