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March 20, 2023
Resource Type: Articles
Recession Lessons and Insights
We asked experienced nonprofit leaders to share their experiences managing risk in previous recessions, and what they learned. Here are three of their stories. I was in charge of our accreditation department during the 2020 recession caused by COVID. I...
Topics: Fraud and Financial Oversight
March 20, 2023
Resource Type: Articles
Scope Out Scenarios to Inspire Confidence During Disruption
The prospect of a recession, loss of a key funding source, or other downside event, should inspire a commitment to pause and reflect. None of us know how and when the most mission-impactful risks will materialize. But any planning we...
Topics: Business Continuity Planning, Insurance and Risk Financing
March 20, 2023
Resource Type: Articles
Recession Risk: Look Back and Forward to Fortify Your Mission
How are you sleeping these days? Many nonprofit leaders might struggle to fall asleep due to worries about the economy. Experts believe 2023 will bring a U.S. recession, despite the economy making a stronger showing than expected at the end...
Topics: Fraud and Financial Oversight
March 16, 2023
Resource Type: Articles
Applying a Risk-Aware Frame to Your Nonprofit’s Most Impactful Decisions
Many nonprofit leaders might not think about risk until a board member or committee asks them to or an unanticipated development or event disrupts operations. A risk-aware approach can help your nonprofit make better decisions in all aspects of its...
Topics: General
March 7, 2023
Resource Type: Articles
How to: Hire and Work with Neurodivergent Employees
Neurodiversity is a concept that acknowledges and appreciates the diverse range of ways people’s brains function, including neurological differences. Those differences can include dyspraxia, dyslexia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyscalculia, autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), Tourette syndrome, and others. Some...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
February 28, 2023
Resource Type: Articles
Hiring Employees with Criminal Records: An Inclusive Approach
Many nonprofits seek to build staffs whose lived experiences mirror those of populations they serve. As part of that effort, some organizations hire employees with criminal records. Here’s what to consider to ensure you take an inclusive approach to recruiting...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
February 21, 2023
Resource Type: Articles
How To: Create a Cross-Training Action Plan
Cross-training is an essential risk management function. It ensures someone in your organization can perform key tasks if the person who usually handles them is out of the office or unavailable for any reason. But cross-training has other benefits too:...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
February 14, 2023
Resource Type: Articles
How to Build Your Nonprofit’s Resilience
A resilient organization has a strong foundation to weather adversity and bounce back better. With forethought and planning, all organizations can become more resilient. Here are nine ways to do it. Don’t rely on one source for your organization’s essentials. Have...
Topics: Business Continuity Planning
February 7, 2023
Resource Type: Articles
How Hiring Employees with Disabilities Can Benefit Your Organization
Hiring employees with disabilities brings new perspectives to your nonprofit and helps you meet the needs of the community you serve. Many resources exist to help your organization become an outstanding employer of people with disabilities. Here are some of...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
January 24, 2023
Resource Type: Articles
How to Do a Compensation Review For Your Nonprofit
Compensation reviews can reveal pay equity issues at a nonprofit, or individual cases in which staff members aren’t being paid appropriately for their duties. Here’s how to do an accurate, informative, and valuable compensation review for your organization. Set goals...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices