‘They Have Given Us Peace of Mind’: How These Nonprofits Found Coverage That Fit Their Work

These nonprofits faced challenges securing insurance. They found a solution that aligned with their needs through NIA.

Many nonprofits want an insurance provider that understands the work they do. NIA focuses on serving nonprofits and helps them make informed choices about coverage.


When these nonprofits needed coverage that aligned with their operations, they turned to NIA, which offers options designed for organizations that serve their communities.

people dancing outside

Open Scene (Winter Park, FL) 

“As a small, culturally focused nonprofit, it was challenging to find insurance that truly understood our needs.  

NIA made the process smooth and accessible. Their support has given us peace of mind, allowing us to focus on our mission of creating meaningful artistic experiences for our community.” 

— Mariela Saad, Development Director  

people working in a wood shop

San Diego Craft Collective (San Diego, CA) 

“Since we run a full woodworking studio, glass studio, and ceramics studio, we needed coverage that was complete, yet affordable.  

Other insurance companies didn’t understand what we do. They didn’t know how to categorize us, and safety here is a top priority — so it’s a relief to be able to find support and coverage from NIA because they understand our model and know that we hold a high level of integrity.” 

— Steffanie Dotson, Director

people playing chess outside

Chicago Chess Foundation (Chicago, IL) 

“Because we contract with the local school district, our insurance requirements were changing, and we were struggling to find a company who could provide the level of coverage we needed at a price we could afford.  

NIA was the first company we found that could provide us what we needed for what we could pay.” 

— Matthew Kearney, Executive Director  

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Untitled No. 1 (Santa Monica, CA)  

“Our previous broker gave up on finding insurance for us. From those not familiar with what is unique to preschools within the education sector, the qualification questions were pretty absurd.   

NIA came in prepared not only to handle not-for-profit organizations, but our specific type as well.” 

— Laila Taslimi, Founder & Board President  

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The Nanny Loft (Fogelsville, PA) 

“In addition to having our rates increase dramatically from year one to year two of running our business, we were seeing our peers get dropped by their insurance companies out of nowhere and constantly scrambling to find other coverage.  

We have never had an interruption in our coverage under NIA, and they have given us peace of mind so we can run our business efficiently, taking away the burden of having to scramble in an emergency.” 

— Logan Maniscalco, Communications Coordinator  

Why Do Nonprofits Trust NIA for Coverage? 

Nonprofits often look for insurance that fits their work and their budgets. Many organizations reach NIA after they experience challenges with policies that do not match their operations or processes that feel unclear.

NIA serves more than 27000 nonprofits and offers coverage options built for mission driven organizations. The goal is to help nonprofits make informed insurance decisions with support that understands how they operate.