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December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Knock, Knock: Purpose Calling
This Friday, I’ll accompany my son as he roams our neighborhood dressed as a caveman. It won’t be NYC’s famed “Fashion Week,” but I’m looking forward to seeing what the “in” costumes look like this year. Like many kids, my...
Topics: Governance
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Reference Checking: A Lost Art
As we gear up for two brand-new monthly webinar series I’ve been thinking about commonly missed opportunities to protect the missions and assets of nonprofit organizations. While we may be instinctively drawn to the “latest” best practice strategy, perhaps there...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Drafting the Ideal Team: Risk Lessons from the NFL
Next week is my favorite event of the pro football offseason, the NFL Draft. During the draft, the General Manager of each franchise often leads the selection of the team’s “draft picks.” Each prospective team member is carefully screened before the...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Drafting a Memorandum of Understanding
An effective Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevents misunderstandings and disputes by clarifying the expectations of the partners. The process of developing an MOU is an instructive and potentially invaluable experience in partnering. You will learn how responsive your partner will...
Topics: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Influence Matters: Stakeholders and Risk
What is a Stakeholder? One way to define the concept of “stakeholder” is a party who has a “stake” in control of the nonprofit because he or she is in position to exercise influence over the organization’s conduct. Another definition...
Topics: Governance
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
How Long Should You Keep Out-dated (Expired) Insurance Policies?
In the event you need to file a claim, could you quickly put your hands on all insurance policies that might cover an incident, including expired claims? Insurance policies cover events that are addressed by claims presented to the carrier...
Topics: Insurance and Risk Financing
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
This Is It
Several years ago I took my daughter to see the documentary, “This Is It,” about the rehearsals for Michael Jackson’s come-back tour. Prior to seeing the film I can’t say I was a fan of MJ’s music. But somehow, the...
Topics: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Relationships Are Risky
Relationships are fraught with risk. Whether you’re consoling a friend coping with heartbreak, or commiserating with a nonprofit colleague who has recently fired a supplier, you might hear: “If I had only known…” or “If I could do it again...
Topics: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Inspiration, Not Perspiration: Risk Reporting and the Board
Today’s public entity leadership cares deeply about the risks facing the organization. A Board wants to know that its leadership team has thoughtfully considered the risks that threaten the mission and objectives of the organization. Boards also want assurance that...
Topics: Governance
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Inspire True and Triumphant Teams
Few leaders are willing to face the wrath of their friends and peers and speak ill of “teamwork.” Yet too often we use the words “team” and “teamwork” when we really mean work groups or a process involving a group...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices