Category: Risk Management
Risk Management: Why It’s Important to Your Nonprofit
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.
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 brokers, identify potential problems with contracts, and navigate liability when signing a contract with local municipalities. […]
Smart Guide for Nonprofits: 4 Ways to Make Your Organization Safer During Wildfire Season
During wildfire season, things can be beyond your control, but here are four ways nonprofits can stay a little safer when things get hot.
Supporting Nonprofits Through Gilbert Fund and H.R. 4523
NIA is accepting applications from members for the Gilbert Fund 2020 funding cycle.
Guest Post: Why Prioritized Risk Management is Critical for Nonprofits
Any sized nonprofit should evaluate their organization to identify existential risks and apply specific mitigation actions to address those risks.
Emergency Preparedness: Weather and Natural Disasters
If disaster does strike, are you confident in your ability to quickly secure your nonprofits’ clients, employees, volunteers, and facilities?
It’s important that your volunteers know what they can expect in the way of guidance and supervision from your nonprofit.
Developing a Risk-aware Culture
We know when it comes to your nonprofit’s work, the phrase “risk management” doesn’t necessarily make you feel like jumping up and down with excitement — but it’s as crucial as any other task your organization undertakes. Good risk management helps ensure your nonprofit will have enough assets to carry out its mission, and it […]
Winter is Coming: Property Checklist
While every building is unique, each is at risk for water damage, whether from a minor roof leak, improperly maintained plumbing, or a violently destructive storm.