There are many uncertainties that could influence your organization’s ability to serve and survive. If you’re thinking no terrorist is ever going to target our community, you’re thinking too big.

Consider events more likely to occur: loss of power, lack of access to your building, inoperable vehicles, loss of Internet connection and e-mail, or the sudden departure of your executive director or board chair.

If your nonprofit has never had to juggle furiously because something you count on went awry, count yourself lucky, but don’t count yourself out of taking this opportunity to develop a business continuity plan.