Category: Current Events
Insurance for Foundations and Democracy-Focused Nonprofits
Some civil justice organizations and the foundations that support them are losing insurance because they do civic or democracy work such as helping to increase voter registration or creating more opportunities for marginalized groups. NIA’s practice of continuing to insure these sorts of organizations has not changed.
Nonprofits as Community Creators: The Role Nonprofits Play in a Divided Time
Our society carries deep fractures that shape daily life in painful ways. And, although nonprofits represent the broad spectrum of views and often disagree, there is something about us that binds us. As nonprofits, we have chosen to work for our communities rather than for personal profit. Is there hope there to be unlocked?
2025 Nonprofit Photo Contest Winners
This year's photo contest theme was Nonprofit Unity. More than 500 nonprofits participated — and generated thousands of votes!
California’s Foster Care Insurance Crisis Is Hurting Kids
In California, the foster care system is being pushed to the brink, and kids are paying the price.
Texas is Doing More Than California to Protect Children in Foster Care
California foster family agencies are currently finding it difficult to afford liability insurance. Texas lawmakers passed a no-nonsense solution.
Protecting Your Community From Impacts of the Climate Crisis
As climate change brings about more extreme weather patterns, nonprofits need to prepare to help one another in times of severe heat or cold.
Being Baited By Lower Cost Insurance?
Transparency about why insurance costs are so high right now, and why NIA had to increase rates too.
Nonprofits in Action: NIA Members Share Disaster Relief Stories
When hurricanes struck the Southeast and wildfires scorched California, these NIA-insured nonprofits sprang into action. Here are some of their stories.
How NIA Members Helped During Recent Natural Disasters
When natural disasters strike, that’s when people of all backgrounds unite, put their differences aside, and work together for the benefit of their community — just like nonprofits do every single day.
Why Are Nonprofits Experiencing An Insurance Crisis? And What Can the Nonprofit Sector Do About it?
Rising premiums, poor coverage from commercial carriers, and even the loss of coverage make it hard for nonprofits to get the insurance they need. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
2024 Nonprofit Photo Contest Winners
This year's photo contest theme was Community In Focus. More than 700 nonprofits in 38 states participated — and generated thousands of votes!
California FFA & AB 2496 Explain Like I’m Five (ELI5) FAQ
Factual answers to common questions about California FFAs and AB 2496, with simple, jargon-free language and sourced information.