2026 GRF Top Risks Report

Organizations entering 2026 face accelerating geopolitical instability, economic volatility, cyber threats, and rapid digital transformation, especially in the DC metro region with its concentration of nonprofits, associations, and government contractors. The report identifies three cross-cutting risk themes: strategic drift amid disruption, cybersecurity and business continuity challenges, and talent, culture, and governance risks. It highlights heightened regulatory scrutiny, funding uncertainty, evolving technology mandates, and workforce shifts, and provides mitigation strategies to strengthen resilience, align strategy, and improve enterprise risk management in highly regulated and mission-driven organizations.