What to Know About the Role of a Nonprofit Executive Director Whether you are a new or aspiring nonprofit executive director (ED) or a board member considering hiring your first ED, it is essential to be clear about what the role entails. It’s common for nonprofit boards to hire an ED when they Read More
Why Prioritized Risk Management is Critical for Nonprofits
Posted on: September 5, 2019
Nonprofits and Risk Management Protection As a nonprofit, there are plenty of opportunities to make tough decisions. With it comes a fair amount of risk. It can be hard to know where you’re vulnerable and which bases you forgot to cover. Risk management is something that needs to be a priority for Read More
Insurance and Policy: What Should Your Nonprofit Consider?
Posted on: August 29, 2019
Insurance policies your nonprofit should consider. Most nonprofits operate on a shoestring budget. They don’t have room in their finances to purchase unnecessary insurance policies or the wrong coverage entirely. This means that getting the right insurance and policy to guard against large risks Read More
The Best Ways to Keep Your Donor Data Safe
Posted on: August 22, 2019
Practical tips to safeguard your nonprofit’s data. Data breaches can happen to anyone. No matter if you’re a start-up business, established business, or a nonprofit, the reality is that everyone is exposed. As a nonprofit, your priority is to keep your donor’s information safe from falling into Read More
How to Develop a Risk Aware Culture in Your Nonprofit
Posted on: August 15, 2019
Encourage your nonprofit to consider risk in the workplace. When it comes to your nonprofit, the words “risk management” may make you groan and think of basic common sense safety that everyone knows. It’s no surprise that many nonprofits are not paying close enough attention to their risks, Read More
How Insurance for Nonprofits Has Changed for the Better
Posted on: August 8, 2019
Insurance is changing with the nonprofit industry. Every nonprofit knows that no two organizations are alike. Even if they operate in the same area or the same cause, there are twice as many differences as there are similarities. Each nonprofit is unique and, as insurance agents, we know and Read More
8 Ways to Show Nonprofit Volunteers That You Care
Posted on: July 25, 2019
Tips on how your nonprofit can appreciate your volunteers. Nonprofits often have the support of volunteers who dedicate their time and energy into furthering your cause. If so, you may want to show these people that your nonprofit appreciates what they are doing. Taking the time to recognize Read More
Nonprofit Insurance Explained: Insurance Carrier vs. Insurance Broker
Posted on: July 18, 2019
What your nonprofit should know about an insurance carrier and an insurance broker. Do you know the differences between an insurance carrier and an insurance broker? If you don’t, you’re not alone. Many nonprofit owners don’t understand the difference between a broker and an insurance carrier, Read More
How to Accommodate Mental Health in Your Nonprofit Workplace
Posted on: July 11, 2019
Managing mental health issues in the workplace. Most nonprofit organizations know what to do if an employee requests an accommodation for a broken ankle. But when employees want to discuss mental illnesses, nonprofit owners are suddenly at a loss. Businesses, including nonprofits, have an Read More
How to Manage Your Nonprofit Volunteers
Posted on: July 2, 2019
Successfully managing your team of volunteers. When you have volunteers who perform part-time duties, they become a valuable asset to your nonprofit organization. Volunteers help to provide a critical link between nonprofits and their communities by bringing needed skills, connections, insights, Read More
