Posts
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
“Sensible Stewardship: Understanding and Managing the Top Risks Facing Nonprofits,” “Demystifying the Risk Oversight Role of Nonprofit Boards,” and “Risk Reflections: Funders’ Forum”
Resources
What Your Board Needs to Know About Cyber Threats
By Melanie Lockwood Herman Risk is top-of-mind for many nonprofit boards these days. Board members understandably want to grasp the top risks facing an organization and have confidence that the management team is prepared to weather the downside risks it cannot avoid. And based on our work with nonprofits across a wide spectrum of missions, … Continued
What Your Board Needs to Know About Cyber Threats
By Melanie Lockwood Herman Risk is top-of-mind for many nonprofit boards these days. Board members understandably want to grasp the top risks facing an organization and have confidence that the management team is prepared to weather the downside risks it cannot avoid. And based on our work with nonprofits across a wide spectrum of missions, … Continued
Practical Tips to Inspire Board Risk Leadership
The board of a nonprofit has ultimate legal and moral responsibility for the organization’s health and well-being. To protect an organization’s mission, reputation and assets, the board must provide thoughtful risk oversight. Join NRMC for this webinar exploring how to inspire your board to embrace and live up to its fiduciary roles, including responsibility for … Continued
Is Your Board an Asset, or a Liability?
By Melanie Lockwood Herman This week I’ve been reflecting on the role of a nonprofit board in risk management. A nonprofit board is: A line of defense, a powerful radar system that can help detect incoming opportunities as well as threats A vision magnifier, a diverse board helps the management team see far beyond the … Continued
Dampening Drama: Lessons from a Large Family
by Christy Grano I was the oldest of seven siblings, with two military veterans for parents. That’s right, seven kids, just like the Von Trapp family in The Sound of Music. We didn’t march to a whistle or live in a mansion, but efficiency, order, and education were certainly high priorities. Charts mapped out our … Continued
Events
Maine Association of Nonprofits
“Sounding Board: What’s the board’s role in managing risk during “reopening”?”
USA Archery
“Board Training: Governance Responsibilities, Ethics and Conflicts of Interest”
Community Action Association of Alabama
“Risk AND Reward: The Board/CEO Partnership”
SCCE’s Compliance & Ethics Institute
“Designing Actionable, Memorable Risk Reports”
OceanPoint Insurance Agency, Inc.
“Sensible Stewardship: Managing Governance Risks”