December 2, 2016

Resource Type: Risk eNews

Lucky Me

It’s a big day for my favorite color as well as the day when Americans with even remote connections to the Emerald Isle celebrate all things Irish. School children will enjoy shamrock-shaped cookies and learn about leprechauns. Restaurants from one...

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December 2, 2016

Resource Type: Risk eNews

The Grand Finale

It’s finale week on reality TV. Several of the most popular reality shows on network television wrap up this week, with winners and “losers” receiving prize money, trophies, apprenticeships and recording contracts. In my experience many nonprofit leaders approach the process of...

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December 2, 2016

Resource Type: Risk eNews

The Greatest Risk of All

“I’m only human Of flesh and blood I’m made Human Born to make mistakes” – Human, The Human League, © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., EMI Music Publishing. Many leaders of leading nonprofits worry excessively about external threats:...

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December 2, 2016

Resource Type: Articles

Risk Management and Religious Organizations

Melding Practicality and Spirituality in a Risk Management Program When a senior pastor recently proclaimed, "God would not let a faithful church burn down," an opportunity for the church business administrator to discuss church safety and security issues was lost....

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December 2, 2016

Resource Type: Risk eNews

Out of Control

Being “in control” feels good on a number of levels. When road conditions are optimal and the sky is clear, motoring down a country road can be a joyful experience. Inching along in bumper to bumper traffic with no apparent...

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December 2, 2016

Resource Type: Articles

Operational Risk Management: A Word from the Wise Guys

Although a growing number of nonprofit leaders profess to be ready for Enterprise Risk Management, a far greater number admit that their operational risk management programs are far from adequate. What is operational risk management? The term refers to risk...

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December 2, 2016

Resource Type: Risk eNews

One Thing

Recently I attended a conference of association leaders gathered for a shared purpose: to re-energize. Of course, there are many ways to define “re-energize.” For me (and I suspect for others), the opportunity to “re-energize” is the chance to unearth...

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December 2, 2016

Resource Type: Risk eNews

Take a Hike: How to Earn Your Trail Name

Each summer my extended family goes camping for a long weekend, and a family activity is built into the camping trip, such as river rafting, canoeing, etc. During last year’s camping trip, the plan was to go on a short...

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December 2, 2016

Resource Type: Risk eNews

Dangerous Risk Management Myths and Untruths

Each year as the July 4th holiday approaches, fireworks stands start popping up in shopping center parking lots here in Leesburg, VA. These seasonal sales operations come and go. In our work with nonprofit sector and insurance industry leaders, we...

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December 2, 2016

Resource Type: Risk eNews

Off With a Bang: Risk Resolutions

A new year brings the opportunity to start fresh in many areas of life. For many people, this means big plans and aspirations, and often, resolutions. For some suggested risk resolutions from the Nonprofit Risk Management Center, check out our infographic....

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