Top Association Risks for 2024
Risk is ever present in the landscape surrounding a member or community-serving association. Risk also lurks in the strategies and plans crafted by seasoned association professionals. This session explores some of the barriers, blunders and biases that often obscure our view and understanding of top risks. The session continues with a run-down of critical risks that should be top of mind for association leaders in 2024. The session wraps up with a short list of must-do action items key to engaging diverse teams in risk learning and action.
Learning Objectives – attendees will gain:
- Common barriers, blunders and biases that obscure our understanding of risk
- The top risks association leaders should be focused on in 2024
- The 3 things association leaders must do to engage teams in effective risk learning and action
Melanie Lockwood Herman, Esq., Executive Director, Nonprofit Risk Management Center
Melanie Lockwood Herman, Esq. has served as Executive Director of the Nonprofit Risk Management Center since 1996 and has held senior management positions in the nonprofit sector since 1987. Melanie is the principal author of more than 25 books on various risk management topics; Melanie’s most recent book is World-Class Risk Management for Nonprofits. She is a fourteen-time member of The NonProfit Times “Power and Influence Top 50.” In one NPT announcement Melanie was described as “One of the most prolific writers and lecturers on the topic of nonprofit risk,” and “the architect of the risk plans of some of the nation’s largest’ nonprofits.” Melanie earned a BA in Urban Affairs from American University (Washington, DC), and a JD from George Mason University School of Law (Arlington, VA). She is a member of the District of Columbia Bar Association and currently serves on two national nonprofit boards (American Foundation for the Blind, and the National Human Services Assembly). She is the co-chair of the AFB Board.
When: Wednesday, February 7, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Networking 11:30 am
Lunch 12:00 pm
Presentation 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Where: DC Bar | 901 4th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
* Please bring an ID for check-in at the lobby. *
Parking: There are nearby parking garages as well as limited metered street parking.
Metro: Judiciary Square Metro Station
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This program is approved for CPE and CAE credit.
CAE: Domain #3 Organizational Strategy, B. Critical Analysis and Planning
CPE Field of Study - Business Management and Organization
FAR is a CAE Registered Provider. The program listed above meets the requirements for fulfilling the professional development requirements to earn or maintain the Certified Association Executive credential. Every program that we offer that has been approved for CAE credit will clearly identify the number of CAE credits granted for full participation. We will maintain records of your participation in accordance with CAE policies. For more information about the CAE credential or Registered Provider program, please visit www.asaecenter.org/cae.
As a CAE Registered Provider educational program related to the CAE exam content outline, this program may be applied for 1 credit toward your CAE application or renewal professional development requirements.
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