Embezzlement in the nonprofit sector is more common than you think. Recently, the Down syndrome association community is abuzz with the news that another organization has been affected and legal action is taking place. The question becomes - how can you as a DSA leader (board or staff) keep it from happening to you?

Embezzlement not only hurts an organization, it hurts the people it serves and the community that supports it. We can't expect to prevent it 100%, but a few simple steps can reduce its likelihood substantially. But perhaps the most important step is to set an atmosphere and climate of accountability.

In this month's podcast, we'll discuss both internal controls and the role of the board in oversight of the nonprofit. Our guests are Amy Van Bergen, former executive director of Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida, and Jane Page-Steiner, nonprofit consultant and BoardSource certified trainer.