Event Series Certificate in Nonprofit Risk Management

You and Risk Management

The kick-off session for the program explores the concepts of risk and risk management, the relevance of risk to mission-driven nonprofits, and the role of leaders willing to champion risk aware thinking in their organizations.Certificate in Nonprofit Risk Management SessionEarly Bird Pricing Available through January 23, 2023.Must be registered by February 5, 2023.

Event Series Certificate in Nonprofit Risk Management

Do’s & Dont’s of Risk Management

This session explores some of the most impactful aspects of a risk management program, as well as common traps, troubles and tripwires. Learn what you can do to increase the success of risk management activity and avoid wasting time and energy!Certificate in Nonprofit Risk Management SessionEarly Bird Pricing Available through January 23, 2023.Must be registered by February 5, 2023.

Volunteer Risk Management

This session covers topics related to volunteer risk management. Learn to distinguish between common “myths” and lesser-known “truths” when it comes to engaging volunteers in your mission. You’ll also learn about resources that can help you understand and manage the risks that arise when you engage volunteers.Certificate in Nonprofit Risk Management SessionEarly Bird Pricing Available through January 23, 2023.Must be registered by February 5, 2023.

Managing Special Event Risks | PRE-RECORDED SESSION

A very wise, experienced risk leader once said, “Everyone loves a parade... except a risk manager.” Special events often bring new resources and attention to a nonprofit mission. On occasion, these events generate negative publicity, financial losses, unhappy stakeholders, or worse—a combination of those unfortunate outcomes. This session explores risks that are common to special events, and how to anticipate andmanage through them.Certificate in Nonprofit Risk Management SessionEarly Bird Pricing Available through January 23, 2023.Must be registered by February 5, 2023.

Managing Financial Risk

If you agree that “no money, no mission” is true, this session is for you! One of the most important stewardship roles of a nonprofit leader (staff member or board member) is ensuring that a nonprofit’s financial resources are used to advance and support the mission. No nonprofit is immune from myriad financial risks. This session explores the risks you should be aware of, and practical teams for understanding and managing those risks.Certificate in Nonprofit Risk Management SessionEarly Bird Pricing Available through January 23, 2023.Must be registered by February 5, 2023.

Insurance for Your Nonprofit | PRE-RECORDED SESSION

Shopping for insurance is a far cry from shopping for food or fashion, but it doesn’t have to be any less interesting! This session provides a primer on the insurance that nonprofits most often need and buy. Find out how to avoid common mistakes and what steps you should take to understand the ‘ingredients’ of coverage before you commit financial resources to buying insurance that could protect your mission from disaster. This is a pre-recorded session. To be viewed by April 3.  Certificate in Nonprofit Risk Management SessionEarly Bird Pricing Available through January 23, 2023.Must be registered by February 5, 2023.

Human Resources

One of the essential ingredients to a successful nonprofit is having a highly engaged team of people supporting and advancing the mission. While people are wonderful, necessary, and vital to mission success, they also bring a variety of perplexing risks. This session explores top risks that arise in recruiting, selecting, supervising and off-boarding employees. Learn how to modernize your approach to managing people and people risks.Certificate in Nonprofit Risk Management SessionEarly Bird Pricing Available through January 23, 2023.Must be registered by February 5, 2023.

Legal Risks

Did you know that anyone can sue your nonprofit at any time, for any reason? While that statement is true, we hope it makes you curious, not worried. This session explores legal risks facing nonprofit. Learn what you need to know and do to protect your and fortify your organization to avoid, where possible, and survive, if necessary, a legal claim.Certificate in Nonprofit Risk Management SessionEarly Bird Pricing Available through January 23, 2023.Must be registered by February 5, 2023.

Managing Governance Risk

Volunteer boards are a necessary ‘blessing’ in the nonprofit sector. Every nonprofit has one, but too few nonprofit teams know how to maximize board involvement while minimizing the risks. This session explores some of the top risks that arise when a board is formed and operates. Learn what you can do to anticipate and manage through governance risksCertificate in Nonprofit Risk Management SessionEarly Bird Pricing Available through January 23, 2023.Must be registered by February 5, 2023.