Our Mission

RIMS, the risk management society®, empowers risk professionals to strengthen organizational resilience, by driving strategic decision-making and improving business outcomes.

Mission, Vision, and Goals

RIMS, the risk management society®, empowers risk professionals to make the world safer, more secure, and more sustainable. Through networking, professional development, certification, advocacy, and research, RIMS serves more than 200,000 risk practitioners and business leaders from over 75 countries. Founded in 1950, the Society publishes the award-winning Risk Management Magazine, RIMScast podcast series, and produces RISKWORLD®, the largest annual gathering of global risk professionals. RIMS welcomes all risk professionals to explore the online Risk Knowledge library, earn the RIMS-CRMP certification, and connect with the global risk community via the RIMS Engage online forum. Follow RIMSorg on X, Facebook, Instagram, and RIMS on LinkedIn. To support the future of the risk management profession, visit RIMS, The Foundation for Risk Management®.  To learn more or to join, visit www.RIMS.org.

Strategic Goals

  1. Ensure a sustainable and adaptable organizational structure.

  2. Equip risk professionals to succeed in an evolving environment.

  3. Enhance engagement with members and the broader risk management community.

  4. Expand RIMS influence worldwide.

Our Priorities

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Core Values

1. Strive for excellence

2. Embrace innovation

3. Foster collaboration

4. Act with integrity, respect, and humility

5. Empower through learning and development

6. Strengthen and sustain the profession

7. Inspire and excite

Governance

RIMS Board of Directors is responsible for reviewing and approving the organization’s mission and strategic direction (above).

In order to ensure that all conflicts of interest, or the appearance thereof, within the organization and the Board are avoided or appropriately managed through disclosure, recusal, or other means, the Board utilizes a conflict of interest policy.

The Board also adheres to a reserve policy to ensure that the organization manages its funds responsibly.

Diversity & Inclusion Vision Statement

RIMS strives to provide a highly inclusive environment for all identity groups to thrive in the global risk community, and to facilitate and encourage open dialogue for a more inclusive and resilient future. 

Join our global network

RIMS membership connects you with our global community of more than 10,000 risk professionals. Members receive complete access to all of our valuable content and networking opportunities.

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