Categories: Facility, Program and Transportation Safety
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Risk on the Road: Managing Volunteer Driver Exposures
Many nonprofits rely on volunteer drivers to help fulfill their programs and services. Whether the drivers are taking seniors to medical appointments or bringing meals or library books to those unable to leave their homes, opportunities abound for volunteers to...
Topics: Facility, Program and Transportation Safety, Volunteer Risk Management
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Make Safety a Habit
Most of us have at least one bad habit we’d like to kick. But the term “habit” doesn’t deserve a bad rap. Habit can, and should, be a positive concept in a public entity. Nowhere is habit more important than...
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Preventing Crime on Your Premises
Imagine the shock of discovering that one of your employees, volunteers, or service recipients has been the victim of a crime. Now, imagine the even worse shock of discovering that the crime was committed on your organization’s property, and that...
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Planning for Summer Fun
The beginning of the summer swim season is just around the corner. Many pools, beaches, lakes and ponds will see high rates of use over the summer weeks. In addition, many nonprofit organizations will sponsor special summer events that involve...
Topics: Facility, Program and Transportation Safety, Youth Protection and Child Safety
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Risk Management and Religious Organizations
Melding Practicality and Spirituality in a Risk Management Program When a senior pastor recently proclaimed, "God would not let a faithful church burn down," an opportunity for the church business administrator to discuss church safety and security issues was lost....
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
People — Your Most Pivotal Resource
Three large groups of people are essential to your nonprofit’s success in pursuing its mission: Your staff (including your officers, employees, and volunteers) who jointly perform all the planning, speaking, driving, carrying, cooking, cleaning, negotiating, decision-making, and all the other...
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Swimming With Sharks and Other Perils of Special Events
‘Tis May, ’tis May, the merry month of May, when thoughts turn to sports competitions, street fairs, music festivals, parades and other special events. It’s a wonderful time of year to promote a nonprofit’s name, encourage participation of a new...
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Facilities Risk Management: Understanding Leasing Exposures
Q: Our nonprofit leases space from other entities for our office and occasional special events. What exposures do we have because of this? A: Leasing relieves you from some obligations and exposures with regards to repair, maintenance and compliance with regulations,...
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Zero Tolerance for Workplace Violence
Key Component of Workplace Safety Workplace safety is one of those better-safe-than-sorry areas of management where prevention is critical. Although an organization’s hiring and supervision policies appear to preclude violent behavior in the workplace, early intervention helps prevent more serious...
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Year-Round Tips for Sports/Recreation Programs
Sample waivers, check lists and practical help with topics identified here can be found in Playing to Win, A Risk Management Guide for Nonprofit Sports and Recreation Programs. The book aims to help the program administrator and leader, whether in a...