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The Role of a Nonprofit Board of Trustees: Taking Risks & Avoiding Risks

Michele moderating a panel at the NFP Summit 5-18 I like to say that for effective programming, management has to “get everyone on board.”   That is, in a successful organization all members (employees & volunteers) know their roles and understand how they contribute.   This particularly applies to effective risk management, as risks are everywhere… as are opportunities to help the organization successfully meet its mission.   On May 7, 2018, the Manhattanville School of Business asked a panel of experts at the NFP Leadership Summit to share their thoughts on “Risk Management Hot Topics for Nonprofit Board Members and Executives” with a room full of not-for-profit executives. The panelists highlighted a number of current issues and on-going topics that should be discussed with nonprofit board members at least annually.   Nancy May, President and CEO of Board Bench Companies, LLC, emphasized the importance of being clear about the roles and purview of the board vs. thos