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December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Don’t Be Naïve: Plan to Survive Your Next Crisis
Although interest in crisis management appears to be growing in the nonprofit sector, many leaders continue to naively believe that a crisis-free history, compelling mission and dedicated staff create a protective shield against crisis events. An important truth about crisis...
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Risk and the Art of the Motorcycle
On Sunday of this week I was blessed to have the opportunity to reflect on two favorite subjects: motorcycles and risk management. Sunday, September 6th was the birthday of Robert Pirsig, author of the book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle...
Topics: Risk Assessment
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Risk and the Board: What Could Go Wrong?
During my career I’ve reported to and served on some terrific nonprofit boards. And something I’ve learned first-hand is that no two nonprofit boards are exactly alike. From size, to focus to meeting format, nonprofit boards are perhaps best compared...
Topics: Governance
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Risks of Sleep Deprivation: Get Your Beauty Sleep for Safety
Did you know that on average, today’s worker sleeps an hour and a half less each night than they did 50 years ago? In the workplace, sleep deprivation does more damage than you might think. In her interview with Charles...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Risks and Rewards of Fringe Benefits in the Nonprofit Workplace
The August webinar hosted by the Nonprofit Risk Management Center highlighted both the risks and rewards of fringe benefits offered by nonprofit employers. Did you know that numerous studies have shown that employees value flexible work hours and telecommuting on...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Risk Talking at Your Nonprofit
Talking about risk is essential to fortifying your nonprofit’s reputation and mission, and providing a safe environment for the people who serve and those who rely on you for services. Yet starting a conversation about “what could go wrong” isn’t...
Topics: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Risk Revolution
As the Fourth of July approaches, I find myself reflecting on our country’s history. I can’t help but marvel at the extraordinary risks the founding fathers took when they broke ranks with the mighty British Empire. The revolutionary rebels of...
Topics: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Risk Lessons from the Fall Classic
Last month I was drawn to the duel between the impeccably groomed St. Louis Cardinals and the bearded Boston Red Sox. I really enjoyed watching these well-matched, and well-behaved athletes, battle it out for baseball’s big prize. One of the...
Topics: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Risk Oversight: Who Dunnit?
When I first heard the term risk oversight, I imagined a risk manager following clues in a deerstalker hat like Sherlock Holmes. I thought risk oversight meant chasing down the villain who allowed the risk to materialize. But risk oversight is...
Topics: Governance
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
The Devil and the Details
Throughout my 25+ years in the nonprofit sector, I’ve heard one particular piece of “advice” more times than I would ever want to count. The comment is typically offered by a well intentioned private sector colleague who says something along...
Topics: General