December 8, 2016

Resource Type: Articles

Safety is Not a Luxury: Understanding the Risks of Passenger Vans

Large passenger vans, especially those that seat fifteen people, are a popular method of transportation for many nonprofits because they are size-efficient and cost-effective. Church groups, youth sports teams, student groups, and summer camps and other seasonal activity organizers often...

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December 8, 2016

Resource Type: Articles, Risk eNews

Avoid Distracted Driving: Don’t Get Teary & Put Down Siri

Whether it is sending a quick text or recalling a very emotional memory or event, distracted driving is incredibly commonplace on roads throughout the United States and abroad. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) describes three primary varieties...

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December 6, 2016

Resource Type: Webinars

Managing Facility Risks

Whether you rent, lease or own the building and grounds where your nonprofit provides services and programs, you are responsible for certain levels of maintenance and safety. The best ways to manage facility risk is to involve the people on...

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December 2, 2016

Resource Type: Articles

Hitting the Nail on the Head: Prioritizing Safety at Your Nonprofit

Countless Center consulting clients and Affiliate Members list safety “Safety incidents at a nonprofit can result in the loss of life or permanent injury, plummeting employee morale, reputational damage, insurance claims and costly financial and human resource burdens for the nonprofit.”risks...

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December 2, 2016

Resource Type: Articles

Drive Safely: Transporting Participants Without Incident

According to the National Association of Fleet Administrators, 20 percent of fleet drivers will be involved in a vehicle accident annually, at an astounding price tag of $18 billion to U.S. employers. Certain types of accidents — such as when...

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December 2, 2016

Resource Type: Articles

Keeping Volunteers Safe From Harm: Street Smarts for Unfamiliar Turf

Volunteer safety takes many forms in a community-serving nonprofit. From a thorough orientation program to “on-the-job” training, careful supervision and incident follow-up, nonprofits have various opportunities to help their volunteers stay safe. Start at the Beginning Don’t assume that you...

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December 2, 2016

Resource Type: Risk eNews

Guns in the Workplace: Protect Your Mission

Last week a RISK eNews reader wrote to inquire about the intersection of “conceal and carry” laws and the desire of a nonprofit to provide a violence and weapon-free workplace. All 50 states, but not the District of Columbia, have adopted laws...

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December 2, 2016

Resource Type: Risk eNews

Guidelines for Establishing Rental/Lease Policy

Establishing policies for the rental, lease and use of your facilities will make it clear to all parties what is expected. A policy will be set by the board and followed by the staff. An established policy will help the...

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December 2, 2016

Resource Type: Articles

Relocating Risks: A Primer for Nonprofits on the Move

The lease you negotiated 5 to 10 years ago is sweet in today’s market. However, the renewal price per square foot is likely to cause more than sticker shock. The monthly rent could wipe out your reserves or seriously strain...

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December 2, 2016

Resource Type: Articles

Insurance Fails to Cover Drunk Driving Accident

This article first appeared in Don Kramer’s Nonprofit Issues, and is reprinted here with permission from the publisher. For more information on Nonprofit Issues, visit www.nonprofitissues.com. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post has no insurance to defend it against a suit for injuries...

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