November 13, 2018
Resource Type: Risk Management Essentials
The Collaborations and Competition Issue Download PDF What's Inside Collaboration: Building the Intentional Partnership Competition: A Risk Aware Definition
Topics: General
November 13, 2018
Resource Type: Articles
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
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
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
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 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
Last week I was reminded that the word “risk” lurks behind the seemingly harmless term, “alliance.” While attempting to check-in to the final two legs in a multi-city itinerary, I was informed by the counter agent at SAS Airlines that...
Topics: Risk Assessment
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
While visiting family this week the subject of Bobby McFerrin’s song, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” came up in a conversation about traffic on Cape Cod during the high season for visitors. “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” was released in 1988 and became the first a cappella song...
Topics: Risk Assessment
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
During an episode of a dance-focused reality show airing last night one of the judges praised two dancers for their matched steps and beautifully coordinated routine. Despite the random pairing of competing amateur dancers for the on-air performance, the two...
Topics: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
New Book Sheds Light on Fundraising and Collaboration Risks The Nonprofit Risk Management Center has published a new text on the emerging topic of fundraising risks: No Strings Attached: Untangling the Risks of Fundraising & Collaboration. An excerpt from Chapter 4: Individual Donors:...
Topics: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Exercise Caution When Engaging Consultants Expertise that is needed on a short-term and targeted basis or during an economic downturn or a drop in donations can spur a nonprofit to seek outside expertise. Those that hire consultants may save dollars...
Topics: General