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November 13, 2018
Resource Type: Articles
Competition: A Risk Aware Definition
To voice the word “competition” is to summon the idea of defeating or establishing superiority over others. People sometimes modify this by adding the word “healthy” to competition, as a sign of good intentions. Which only emphasizes the point. Competition,...
Topics: General
November 13, 2018
Resource Type: Articles
Collaboration: Building the Intentional Partnership
Motivations to collaborate run the gamut from the desire to access talent and resources to satisfying funders or other stakeholders, conserve financial resources, or bolster recognition and awareness of your cause or services. Collaborations can be a test drive for...
Topics: General
September 5, 2018
Resource Type: Articles
Right Back At It: Fostering Organizational Resilience
“The difference between a strong man and a weak one is that the former does not give up after a defeat.” – Woodrow Wilson Resilience is often defined as the ability to recover after a setback or in the face...
Topics: Business Continuity Planning
September 5, 2018
Resource Type: Articles
The Future is Now: Preparing for the Unknown Crisis
Preparing for a possible future crisis can feel overwhelming and abstract for many nonprofit leaders. With competing priorities and meeting the needs of stakeholders on a day-to-day basis, taking the time to think through how your nonprofit will respond to...
June 20, 2018
Resource Type: Articles
Pass the Remote! The Trials, Tribulations and Triumphs of Telecommuting Teams
Remote Work: Benefit or Burden? “You should be able to work from anywhere.” A former boss of mine said that a lot and it sounded great. If an employee asked to work from home, my boss would agree with that...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
June 20, 2018
Resource Type: Articles
Not Here: Zero Tolerance for Inappropriate Workplace Conduct
Last year I attended a leadership conference hosted by Camp Fire, a nonprofit dedicated to helping young people to “find their spark, lift their voices, and discover who they are.” During the opening keynote session, Hal Gregersen, Executive Director of...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
June 20, 2018
Resource Type: Articles
Workplace Wellness: Managing Risks to Employee Health & Productivity
Although most nonprofits are founded on deeply-rooted principles of service and compassion, nonprofit leaders sometimes forget to care for their own employees. During the day-to-day grind, employees may also forget to take care of themselves. Employee wellness is a potentially...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
January 2, 2018
Resource Type: Articles
COI: Candor Or Inhibition? Managing Conflicts Of Interest
Hopefully gone are the days when nonprofit stakeholders might sweep potential conflicts of interest under the rug. Nonprofits are held to high standards of ethics, which call upon nonprofit leaders to candidly assess real or perceived conflicts of interest. As...
Topics: Governance
January 2, 2018
Resource Type: Articles
An Eye for Ethics: Quelling Confusion about Ethical Quandaries
Most nonprofit leaders would enthusiastically agree that ethical conduct and core values are key to the success of their community-serving missions. Yet among your co-workers and peers, how acute is awareness of ethical dilemmas in every-day decisions? Do colleagues have...
Topics: General
September 7, 2017
Resource Type: Articles
Lost in Space: Managing Facility Rental Risks
The goal of maximizing the use of your nonprofit’s facilities is an admirable one. For many organizations, permitting—or encouraging—other nonprofits to use temporarily or regularly vacant space is a practical way to advance your organization’s reputation in the community and...