Resources
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Happy Endings
As another calendar year draws to a close, the subject of “endings” comes to mind. Every day across the U.S., nonprofit leaders experience endings of one kind or another. The departure of a long-time employee, the retirement of a board...
Topics: General
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
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: Webinars
Contracting Risk: Frameworks for Success
Every nonprofit enters into contracts. From the simplest contract with a volunteer to a complex agreement with a technology vendor, every contract is a potential risk management tool. But a poorly written contract can expose a nonprofit to greater risk...
Topics: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Webinars
Contracting Do’s, Don’ts & Musts for Nonprofits
Nonprofit managers and leaders sign contracts on a regular basis. But too often we take pen in hand without first taking time to make certain that we understand the language in front of us. Even fewer people give contracts the...
Topics: General
April 5, 2005
Resource Type: Webinars
Managing Special Event Risks: Practical Strategies for Nonprofits
Special events are increasingly common in the nonprofit sector. Yet safety often and unfortunately takes a back seat. If your nonprofit sponsors even one event annually, whether it's an athletic competition held outdoors or a fundraising dinner, you need to...
Topics: General