Resources
5 Easy Pieces: How to Remake Risk Rules
by Melanie Lockwood Herman I recall hearing the phrase “5 Easy Pieces” while watching a television show about how to dress without looking like you were trying to impress. The concept of having simple wardrobe items that work anytime, anywhere, was deceptively appealing. While I never purchased any of the items the wardrobe experts recommended, … Continued
Do This, Not That: 5 Essential Risk Policy Drafting Tips
By Melanie Lockwood Herman This week I’ve been busy helping consulting clients and Affiliate Members make sense of (and hopefully improve!) an array of longstanding risk-themed policies, from employee handbooks to vendor contracts and risk-scoring frameworks. In between writing and re-writing, I was able to finish an insightful book that I mentioned last week, Essentialism: … Continued
Framework to Implement a Cybersecurity Plan
by Afua Bruce for NTEN Once organizations understand what cybersecurity is and recognize that it is a threat to their operations, the next step is to assess what cyber risks the organization has. By conducting risk assessments and implementing appropriate protections, organizations can decrease the likelihood of a cybersecurity attack. Additionally, the risk assessment process … Continued
Dream a Little Dream: Managing Sleep Deprivation Risks
By Katharine Nesslage Our ambitious 24/7 lifestyles, filled with unbalanced diets, low physical activity, excessive electronic media use, and psychosocial stress, are causing a precipitous decline in our sleep. But the safety implications of sleep deprivation have been known for decades. Precipitating causes of the Three Mile Island nuclear incident (1979), the Exxon Valdez oil … Continued
High or Dry: Weed and the Workplace
By Melanie Lockwood Herman Is your nonprofit workplace a “drug-free” zone? Although nonprofit leaders are in agreement that impaired staff pose an unacceptable risk to the safety of people who serve and receive services, the legalization of medical and recreational marijuana creates a host of challenges for nonprofit employers who wish to take a stand … Continued
When the Weather Outside is Frightful: Designing an Inclement Weather Policy
Whether your nonprofit is located in Tampa or Toronto, bad weather is inevitable. No matter if your bad weather consists of intense heat, hurricanes, or endless snow, join the NRMC team to learn about the importance of inclement weather policies, a key aspect of your nonprofit’s employee handbook. Avoid getting caught in the next storm unprepared, and … Continued
BYOD: Managing the Risk of Personal Devices at Work
Many nonprofit employees are asking to use personal devices for business purposes, including devices containing apps, music collections, photos and more. This webinar will explore the risks and rewards of the “BYOD” movement — Bring Your Own Device. Tune in for practical advice on managing the risks of dual-use devices in a nonprofit workplace, including … Continued
Conflicts of Interest: Uncover, Understand and Act
There are just two types of nonprofits: the type that chooses to manage conflicts of interest and the type that chooses to ignore them. Attend this webinar to gain a nuanced and practical view about conflicts of interest in a nonprofit organization. Join us to learn how to develop a fit-to-suit approach to revealing and … Continued
Codes of Conduct: Cover Your Assets
Nonprofit organizations use codes of conduct for a variety of purposes. This webinar explores the use of a code of conduct as a risk management tool. During the program, you’ll learn important do’s and don’ts for codes of conduct that apply to clients or consumers; staff and volunteers; and even the board. By the end … Continued
Whistleblower and Retaliation Claims: Policies that Protect Your Nonprofit
A nonprofit organization has a responsibility to the public, the clients, its employees, volunteers, and donors to conduct its affairs ethically and in compliance with laws and regulations. When a volunteer or employee challenges a nonprofit’s conduct by “blowing the whistle,” legal protections apply that all nonprofits need to be prepared to handle expertly. Failure … Continued
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 and the volunteers who provide leadership. Watch this Webinar if your organization is in the … Continued