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1 CPE credit is available for this event.

If the recent Executive Orders and COVID-19 pandemic have taught us anything, it’s that unplanned events and uncertainty are a recurring challenge for nonprofit organizations. Leaders are faced with days and weeks of crisis management, draining energy and resources during these tough times. The solution? Proactive and effective risk management provides nonprofits with the tools essential for long-term sustainability.

Join GRF for a virtual workshop providing an overview of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) for nonprofits. Our risk experts will explore the importance of risk-based reserves and discuss key strategies to enhance financial and operational resilience. Attendees will gain insights into proactive risk identification, scenario planning, and governance best practices to strengthen their organization’s ability to navigate disruptions. Register to learn how to build a risk-aware culture and safeguard your mission-driven work.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Explain the core components of nonprofit Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and its role in decision-making.
• Identify key financial and operational risks unique to nonprofit organizations.
• Evaluate the importance of risk-based reserves and how to structure them effectively.
• Implement strategies to build a risk-aware culture and strengthen organizational resilience.

Who should attend:

• Nonprofit executives and board members
• Finance and operations professionals in the nonprofit sector
• Risk management professionals working with mission-driven organizations
• Grantmakers and funders seeking to understand nonprofit sustainability strategies

Additional Program Details

• Learning Objective: To provide attendees with an overview of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) for nonprofits.
• Instructional Delivery Methods: Group Internet-based
• Recommended CPE: 1 CPE
• Recommended Fields of Study: Specialized Knowledge
• Prerequisites: None Required
• Advance Preparation: None
• Program Level: Basic
• Course Registration Requirements: None
• Refund Policy: No fee is required to participate in this session.
• Cancellation Policy: In the event that the presentation is cancelled or rescheduled, participants will be contacted immediately with details.
• Complaint Resolution Policy: GRF CPAs & Advisors is committed to our participants’ 100% satisfaction and will make every reasonable effort to resolve complaints as quickly as possible. Please contact us with any concerns