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Guardrails, Not Roadblocks: Navigating the Compliance Risk Quandry

November 5, 2026
1:45 pm - 2:45 pm

Effective compliance shouldn’t mean standing still. This session explores the delicate balance between risk management and compliance within nonprofit organizations, where regulatory obligations can sometimes overshadow a strategic or enterprise approach to risk management. Attend this workshop to learn why these two critical functions occasionally clash and how risk professionals can bridge the gap. Learn to appreciate the hidden tension between risk management and compliance, giving you a fresh blueprint to align both functions. And find out how to build dynamic guardrails that protect your organization while empowering your team to take the bold risks necessary to change the world. Leave with a fresh perspective on ways to build guardrails and dismantle the roadblocks that stifle innovation, risk taking and mission success.

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