Ethics & Risk Management – CharityVillage

Top Ten Compliance Issues For Canadian Registered Charities with Mark Blumberg

Mercedes Maarup — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 13:30:43 +0000

Original Broadcast Date: October 19, 2023. Summary: A great deal has been written about legal compliance surrounding charities in Canada. Much of that material, however, is highly specialized, hard to understand and sometimes esoteric. As a result, it can be extremely difficult for charities, employees, and volunteers to focus on the issues that are most […]

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Truth telling – Your #1 superpower

Stefanie Ince — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:57:34 +0000

I’ve coached well over 500 clients, and in every single case, it is clear that what these individuals want professionally is the same – to find work that: is meaningful for them and has a positive impact in some way. allows them to feel good about themselves and their contributions; and provides positive feedback and […]

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Tech tips for large and small organizations

Colin Pearce — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 20:28:16 +0000

Nonprofits of all sizes face similar challenges when it comes to technology. Office technology, though it is so often critical, can be overwhelming and confusing, and funding it can be a challenge. Plus, there are so many factors to consider. Training, efficiency, cost, and increasingly, security. The Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience recently produced […]

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Navigating Turbulent Times: A Case Study

Angela Byrne — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 19:11:46 +0000

This is Part 2 of a series. Read the first article in the series. Introduction Now more than ever, charities need to take advantage of an effective risk management approach to guide their path forward. Without focused action to navigate these turbulent times, charities may find their viability and sustainability diminishing and the health and […]

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Navigating turbulent times

Angela Byrne — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 16:25:35 +0000

This is Part 1 of a series. Read the second article in the series. It is no surprise to many in the sector that “Since the early phases of the pandemic, charities and nonprofits have struggled with increased demand for their services, reduced revenues, declines in charitable giving due to the rising cost of living, ….[1] Ongoing […]

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How virtual desktops can help nonprofits work securely and remotely

Colin Pearce — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 20:58:19 +0000

There is a lot to keep track of in the technology world, so I won’t try to cover everything here. What I will do is share a bit about a tool that I believe can help many nonprofits: virtual desktops. Benefits include: 1) saving money; 2) better security; and 3) allowing staff and volunteers to […]

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Cybersecurity challenges: A risk management guide for nonprofit organizations and their boards

Michael Castro, Risk Aware — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:45:50 +0000

Cybersecurity is one of the most pressing issues facing both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. According to Check Point Software, the average number of weekly attacks faced by organizations in Q2 of 2022 was up 32 percent compared to the same period last year. Ransomware attacks increased 59 percent compared to the previous year. To put […]

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Understanding and Protecting Against Cyber Risk

CharityVillage — Thu, 26 May 2022 13:00:58 +0000

Original Broadcast Date: May 26, 2022 Summary: Last year, losses attributed to cyber risk increased by 400% and show no signs of slowing down! Cyber risk comes in many different forms, and while understanding how to protect your organization and your community can be overwhelming, it is vital that nonprofit organizations recognize the risk and […]

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Demystifying Insurance: What Nonprofits Need to Know to Protect their Operations

CharityVillage — Thu, 19 May 2022 16:00:36 +0000

Original Broadcast Date: May 19, 2022 Summary: With today’s world in constant flux, it is vital that leaders of nonprofit organizations understand the risks to their business and are adequately prepared and covered to protect against events that could threaten the viability of their organization. Hub International’s nonprofit experts explain the most common risk exposures […]

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Why nonprofits can’t afford to ignore cyber risk

Hub International — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:37:20 +0000

Want to learn more on this topic? We’ve partnered with the author for a free webinar on May 19 – click here for more information and to register. Cyber breaches are more common than ever. Almost half of all global organizations will experience a data breach.1 The repercussions go beyond financial, as organizations suffering breaches […]

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