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Frequently Asked Questions Q. What is My Risk Management Plan?My Risk Management Plan is designed to assist you to develop a risk management plan for your nonprofit organisation. Q. How does it work?The program walks the user through a suggested Table of Contents for a Risk Management Plan. Each section of the plan is presented as a program module. The current modules are:
Once you select a module you will review introductory material followed by a list of submodules. The program then asks about the existence of current policies covering the topic area. For example, under “Risk Management Program” you will be asked whether your nonprofit has established specific risk management goals. If you answer “yes” you will have the opportunity to incorporate this existing material into your Risk Management Plan. If you answer “no” you will be able to view sample policy statements and choose one to include it in your Risk Management Plan. Each section of the program affords the user an opportunity to select from sample language, draft original language or paste in existing policies or procedures. As you complete a section of your plan, the program guides you to the next topic. Any time after you have completed at least one module, you can generate a draft Risk Management Plan. The program provides simple instructions for saving the draft plan on your computer hard drive or network. Q. Can I use My Risk Management Plan on my own or do I have to involve others in my organisation?We urge you to involve others as you complete your plan. As you work on your plan the system will prompt you to consider printing your drafts and sharing them with other personnel in your nonprofit. It is rarely if ever appropriate to develop a risk management plan in isolation from key leaders in the organisation. Therefore we strongly recommend that you seek review and input concerning your developing plan as you proceed. Return at any time! You can return to the program at any time to edit and complete your plan. Your answers and data will be stored on a secure Web site and available for future access. Q. Why was My Risk Management Plan developed?A growing number of nonprofits are required to compile risk management plans as part of national accreditation and national standards efforts. Yet most national groups that have added these requirements are not in a position to assist their affiliates and chapters or provide guidance on the process for developing a plan. One approach to filling this void would be to create a written "sample plan" or template. The downside of this approach is that sample plans, like sample employee handbooks and other similar policy documents, are too often adopted in full without the detailed analysis and customisation required to make the plan meaningful for the organisation. My Risk Management Plan walks the user through the development of a plan and provides gentle coaching throughout. Q. I don't have the time to finish my plan. If I exit will everything I've done so far be lost?No! The program saves your work as you proceed through the modules. Return at any time to pick up where you left off. Q. I work with many nonprofits as a broker (or consulant or advisor). Can I purchase a single license and share the program with all of my clients?No. Each license is for one organisation. If you are interested in purchasing a block of licenses for your clients, insureds or affiliates, call (03) 9855 9345 to discuss the availability of a discount. Q. I've completed the modules and I'm ready to generate my plan. How do I save the plan on my hard drive or network?After clicking "Create My Plan" your Risk Mangement Plan will appear on screen as an RTF (rich text format) file. Once you see the RTF file, choose "SAVE AS" from the FILE menu and save the file on your computer or network hard drive as a Microsoft Word file. Remember to give your plan an easy to remember name, such as "Risk Management Plan September 2005." Q. I like the language in the templates, but would like to modify it somewhat. What is the best way to do that?Choose the template language that best meets your needs. Once you generate your Risk Management Plan, save the plan using your word processing software. Then open you plan and review it carefully to make any necessary changes in the plan text. Keep in mind that these changes will be saved in the document, but won't be saved in the program's database or reflected if you choose to return to the program and generate a new plan. Q. What is CARES?CARES is an interactive, affordable and multi-faceted website offering a menu of risk management products and resources. CARES is Australia's first web-based risk management platform aimed specifically at the schooling, child care, nonprofit, religious, aged care, volunteering and community sector. The goal of the website is to assist employees and employers manage risk, avoid surprises and keep their organisations focused on community-serving missions. CARES enables nonprofit organisations identify, evaluate and manage their exposures; develop customised risk management plans; review helpful materials and resources on various risk management topics; and complete online courses in several areas of interest. For further information about CARES go to www.cares.org.au Q. What is My Risk Evaluator?My Risk Evaluator is a web-based risk management tool specifically designed for Australian schooling, child care, nonprofit, religious, aged care, volunteering and community organisations. The ten modules within My Risk Evaluator assist organisations in understanding the basic concepts of risk management, as well as provide help identifying risks. The programme offers specific recommendations, checklists and templates to help your organisation manage critical risks. For further information about My Risk Evaluator, please download, view or print the My Risk Evaluator background information document and brochure at www.myriskevaluator.com.au. Q. What the System Requirements?My Risk Management Plan is a completely browser-based application for all users. It does not require special or proprietary client or server software. To minimise download time and to ensure compatibility with Netscape and Microsoft browsers, the My Risk Management Plan user interface (UI) uses industry-standard HTML. The My Risk Management Plan website is optimally viewed at 640x480 resolution. It is easy to get started on My Risk Management Plan. To take advantage of My Risk Management Plan services all you need is: Processor: Pentium II based 166 MHz (or equivalent) minimum Operating System: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows ME, Windows 2000 Memory: 32 MB of RAM, 4 MB Video RAM Video Display: 640 x 480 Resolution, VGA 256 colors Hardware Accessories: Sound card and speakers/headphones (recommended) Internet Connection: 28.8 kbps per person, per computer (Recommended: DSL, Cable Modem, or T1) Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 4.01 or higher, minimum.Netscape Navigator 4.08 or higher, minimum Internet Browser Plug-in: Macromedia Flash 4.0 Player or better |
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