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August 7, 2026
Business Income Coverage for Nonprofits: Determining the Right Limit and Completing a Worksheet Accurately
August 3, 2026
Using the Anti-Futures Triangle to Build Organizational Risk Resilience
In this session, participants will begin building a new dimension of organizational risk resilience by working through the "anti-futures triangle." This construct will challenge participants to think critically and surface orthodox beliefs—the deep-seated assumptions we make about how the world works—that pull their organizations back toward the past, intensify the growing weight of the present, and 3) create a sense of vulnerability about the push from undesirable futures. By surfacing and questioning the orthodox beliefs that underpin these three conditions, participants can help their organizations develop a deeper understanding of disruptive possibilities, strengthen risk resilience, and shift attention toward a more beneficial anticipation of plausible futures. IMPORTANT NOTE: A link to a brief preparatory presentation for this session will be included in the conference Welcome Email sent to all registered attendees prior to the event. Participants planning to attend this session are encouraged to view the presentation in advance.
July 27, 2026
When the Government Comes Knocking: A Nonprofit Readiness Workshop
Recent developments show that both federal law enforcement agencies and Congress are increasing scrutiny of nonprofit organizations, with investigations spanning compliance, fraud, political activity, and potential links to extremism – how prepared is your organization if investigators come knocking? Drawing on experience as former federal attorneys and investigators – including as the former head of two federal offices of investigations – this fast-paced, interactive session will help demystify the investigative process through mock governmental inquiries and practical real-world examples. Attendees will leave with strategies to effectively identify and mitigate risk early, and how to respond effectively when issues arise.
July 27, 2026
Creating Accessible, Effective, and Values-Aligned Contracts for Mission-Driven Organizations
This practical, hands-on session will show nonprofit leaders how to create clear, plain-language contract templates that advance your mission, foster strong partnerships, and proactively manage risk. Participants will leave with concrete tools and examples they can immediately use to build contracts that are easier to understand, easier to implement, and better equipped to navigate conflict when it arises.
July 27, 2026
How to Handle Hard Conversations
Unresolved workplace conflicts can gain momentum, drain productivity, and expose organizations to potential legal, financial, and reputational risks. Discover tools you can use to handle difficult workplace conversations, focusing on conflict resolution, communication strategies, and emotional intelligence.
July 27, 2026
Using Humor to Build Risk Engagement and Insight
Humor can relieve stress, brings people closer together, and even be persuasive. Explore how to use humor to reduce resistance and increase engagement in risk communication. Learn what types, tips, and examples of humor to apply in different situations to...
July 27, 2026
How to Stay Cognitively Engaged While Using AI
Have you ever had the feeling when using AI for a routine task that it was just too easy? Alarmingly frictionless? Congratulations! That’s your very human brain reminding you that while you may not see the risks of AI in every standard query, they’re always present. Those risks include losing key human skills and zoning out when you should be making important human judgment calls. Join us for learning and hands-on practice to work with AI in an engaged, risk-aware way.
July 27, 2026
Build (or Enhance) a Nonprofit AI Policy
Using artificial intelligence thoughtfully can help your team members spend more time on high-impact work. But AI presents safety, security, environmental, and ethical risks to nonprofit teams and constituents. Learn how to build an AI policy, or enhance the policy you have, to support your team’s decisions on AI use as your needs and the technology evolve.
July 27, 2026
Nonprofit Risk Jeopardy!
This engaging workshop in the spirit of the popular TV show "Jeopardy!" will equip risk management newbies with the foundational knowledge to be effective in their roles—and spur deeper curiosity. Hosted by nonprofit insurance broker Scott Konrad and featuring three risk champions as contestants, this session—a new and improved reprise of Konrad's game at the 2016 Risk Summit—will prove that risk and insurance can be fun.
July 27, 2026
How to Inspire and Support Timely, Risk-Aware Decisions
Many nonprofits deliver support and services that are truly urgent. This session explores ways to inspire and support risk-aware decision making when protracted processes are not possible. Learn from experienced leaders who have worked in challenging and dynamic environments around the world. They’ll share how they approach decision-making that reflects risk awareness and due care without causing undue delay.