The kick-off session for the program explores the concepts of risk and risk management, the relevance of risk to mission-driven nonprofits, and the role of leaders willing to champion risk aware thinking in their organizations.Certificate in Nonprofit Risk Management SessionEarly Bird Pricing Available through January 23, 2023.Must be registered by February 5, 2023.

Gain insights from and interact with the Moody Foundation – whose mission is to empower Texas communities to thrive and prosper. Funder Focus: Connect with The Moody Foundation Gain insights from and interact with the Moody Foundation – whose mission is to empower Texas communities to thrive and prosper. Our guest will be Emily Greer, Regional Grants Officer (Central) with the Moody Foundation. Come and learn more about the Foundation’s priorities and about what makes an inspiring grant proposal from a funder’s perspective. Funder Focus Host: Susannah Erler, Director, Greater Good Strategies Susannah Erler started in a public radio career (including being Director of a National Public Radio affiliate) which later morphed into her current calling to support nonprofits. She earned her master’s degree in Business with an Arts Administration (Nonprofit) specialization, is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and is a Mission Capital Certified Interim Executive Director (ED). Susannah grew up in Austin (but ask her about some of the other places she has lived too) and helps nonprofits in her role as Director of Greater Good Strategies.