Whether it’s for work or for everyday life, everybody needs quality, supportive footwear. But not everyone can easily afford them.
Across the country, nonprofits help bridge this gap, connecting children and adults in need with the shoes they need to go to work, go to school, and more.
For these nonprofits, shoes are often just part of their overall mission. This wide array of mission work means these nonprofits have a lot of different and specific risks in their operations that they need insurance to protect.
So, what do nonprofit shoe donation organizations need most when it comes to their insurance?
Meet some nonprofit shoe donation organizations.
We talked with some NIA-insured shoe donation nonprofits, and they shared how their specialized missions determine what they need most from their insurance coverage to keep serving their communities.
In their own words…
Slick’s Kicks Charitable Foundation (Coconut Grove, FL)
“In memory of our daughter Victoria Hoppe, a collegiate runner who passed from cancer in 2022, at the age of 25, our nonprofit partners with Florida human services nonprofits to purchase and gift trendy new shoes to those working to overcome obstacles they’ve encountered during life’s journey.
The new “kicks,” which are individually purchased, gift-wrapped, and tagged with inspirational words from Victoria, convey messages of support and encourage the recipients to put on their new kicks and step out into a community that needs and values their talents.”
— Sandra Hoppe, President & Founder, Slick’s Kicks Charitable Foundation
ITIAH Angels for Learning (Robbinsville, NJ)
“ITIAH Angels for Learning (IAFL) uplifts children in Haiti with education, nourishment, and care while empowering young people in the U.S. to turn compassion into action.
Through volunteering and service, students discover the joy of giving, the power of leadership, and how one act of kindness can change a life.”
— Marie Thadal, President, ITIAH Angels for Learning
What did these shoe donation nonprofits need most from their insurer?
A bundle of coverages to meet their needs.
“We specifically needed a bundle of coverages that would cover the general activities of our nonprofit. Sunshine Abbott of the Cothron Group, Inc. helped us find that bundle in the General Liability policy we purchased through Nonprofits Insurance Alliance.”
— Sandra Hoppe, Slick’s Kicks Charitable Foundation
Coverage for events and exhibitions.
“ITIAH Angels for Learning hosts events and exhibitions, and those require insurance.”
— Marie Thadal, ITIAH Angels for Learning
How did these shoe donation nonprofits hear about NIA?
An internet search.
“We read about NIA online and, based on what we read, it made sense to request a quote.”
— Sandra Hoppe, Slick’s Kicks Charitable Foundation
Recommendations from their network.
“NIA was recommended to us by connections in our network.”
— Marie Thadal, ITIAH Angels for Learning
Since becoming an NIA member, how has that relationship helped these shoe donation nonprofits?
Quick answers to coverage questions.
“We’re pleased with the customer service we receive from NIA, which is what it’s all about once a policy is purchased.
We get responses to our inquiries quickly and efficiently, which makes us very happy, because when our nonprofit is in motion raising funds or providing services, we need answers to our coverage questions quickly! The NIA team does that for us.”
— Sandra Hoppe, Slick’s Kicks Charitable Foundation
Coverage from a provider that understands nonprofits.
“Nonprofits Insurance Alliance truly understands what we do and how to support our mission. Their coverage and services are designed specifically for organizations like ours. It feels great to work with a company who genuinely gets the nonprofit world.”
— Marie Thadal, ITIAH Angels for Learning
Shoe donation nonprofits need insurance coverage that provides support.
Why do nonprofit shoe donation organizations choose NIA as their insurance provider?
These nonprofits know a shoe that doesn’t fit well, doesn’t really help.
Insurance coverage works the same way: When it doesn’t fit, it doesn’t support you the way you need it to — and it can even end up causing long-term harm.
With NIA, your nonprofit gets coverage that’s dependable and affordable, tailored to meet your needs, includes resources that can help your mission thrive, and is there when you need it.
After all, when you’re got a mission to provide shoes to the people in your community, you want insurance that won’t be a heel when you need them.
