House of Sand or Foundation of Stone: The Board of Directors/Trustees - Part of Monthly Risk Management Webinar Series

The first webinar of 2010 will examine methods for evaluating and addressing governance risks. The program will examine a wide range of topics including the composition of the board and best practices for empowering the board to discharge its legal responsibilities.

Register and learn more at http://www.nonprofitrisk.org/training/webinars/reg1.asp?id=235,

How would you like to register?

  • Online? This page begins a simple two-step process that will allow you to register completely online and pay, via a secure connection, with a credit card or purchase order.
  • Via mail or fax? Please print out this form and send with payment to:

    Nonprofit Risk Management Center
    15 N. King Street, Suite 203
    Leesburg, VA 20176
    Fax (703) 443-1990

Note: Instructions for downloading webinar materials and joining the program will be sent via email 24 hours prior to the session. Please be aware that the security settings on your computer may prevent receipt of this important email message. If you do not receive instructions by email on the day before the session for which are registered, contact Melanie Herman at (202) 785-3891 on the morning of the scheduled webinar and she will resend the instructions or provide them by telephone.

Late Registration: Please also be aware that we cannot connect you to the live session if you register after 1 pm on the day of the webinar. If your registration is received after 1 pm, you will be able to access the webinar materials and hear the audio recording at a later date.

Questions?

Melanie Herman via e-mail or by phone at (202) 785-3891
 

FEATURES

·         A new topic each month (see below for full list)

·         60-minutes of content with continuous live chat

·         Real-time visuals and audio

·         Downloadable handout materials

·         Callers within the USA incur no long-distance telephone charges.

·         Same time, same place: Tune in the 1st Wednesday of each month at 2 p.m. Eastern time

USES = SEVERAL

·         In-service education

·         Orientation

·         Refresher course

·         Issue update

REQUIREMENTS = SOME

·         1 computer with Internet connection

·         Telephone (with speaker function if others will be joining you)

·         Chairs for participants

RESTRICTIONS = NONE

·         Invite as many staff to participate as can comfortably view a single computer screen

·         Sign up for one topic, several or the entire series

·         If you can’t participate in the live event, order the recording of the Webinar (for the same price) and listen when it’s more convenient for you

Thank you! It was a wonderful presentation. I am continually amazed at how much information you can get into one hour! Can't wait for next month!

Dana Campbell, Fiscal Officer, Community Action Agency of Butte County, Inc.

 

ABOUT THE FACULTY

The presenter for our 2010 programs is Melanie Lockwood Herman, executive director of the Nonprofit Risk Management Center and a frequent speaker at conferences sponsored by various nonprofit organizations. Melanie advises nonprofits of all sizes on issues ranging from managing legal risks to effective employment practices and insurance buying strategies. She has authored and co-authored 20 books on various risk management topics during her career at the Center. Her most recent publication, “Ready…or Not: A Risk Management Guide for Nonprofit Executives” was released in Fall 2009. The Center’s 2010 Webinar series provides an opportunity to interact with the Center’s executive director on a wide range of compelling risk management topics. In addition to hearing Melanie’s insights and recommendations on topical issues, you'll get a chance to ask Melanie your toughest questions during the Q/A session at the end of each webinar.

 

Nonprofit Risk Management Center Webinars —
Involve your staff yearlong in high-quality, training delivered right to the desktop.
Organizer Mary Beth Harrington

When?

Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. US/Central

Where?

Webinar - Take this class from your computer!