Risk management for nonprofits is not just about having adequate insurance; it is also about reducing the level of risk for the nonprofit, the staff, the volunteers, and the clients served by implementing effective policies and procedures. Being prepared with the tools and information you need to plan will help ensure that an unmitigated risk doesn’t derail your organization. To help you develop a risk management plan that reflects your organization’s needs, priorities, and culture, NIA-insured nonprofits can get a free subscription to My Risk Management Plan.
Volunteers: A Risk Worth Taking — If You Manage Them Properly
Nonprofits rely on volunteers. Here’s some tools and resources your nonprofit can adopt to help you effectively and safely manage your volunteer programs.
RiskBits: Using ‘Free’ Photos From the Internet Can Cause Legal Problems for Your Nonprofit
Using photos from the internet can cause problems for your nonprofit. Safer ways to source images. What to do if you get a demand letter.
Nonprofits Face Uncertainty with New CA Regulations for Background Checks
Recent changes to state privacy laws in California raise many questions and uncertainties for nonprofits’ hiring and background check processes.
Contractual Liability: How Nonprofits Can Protect Themselves and Their Communities
In any negotiated agreement, each party should be liable for the things over which they have control. Before you sign a contract, do you review it with your insurance broker? Decision-makers at nonprofit organizations can better work with insurance bro …