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December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Insurance for Cyber Risks
Today’s nonprofit leaders are aware that dependence on data, software, systems and tech vendors brings untold benefits as well as potential downside risks. From the impact of data loss to claims alleging the failure to safeguard personal information, a nonprofit’s...
Topics: Data Privacy, Tech Risk, Cybersecurity, Insurance and Risk Financing
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Insurance for Volunteer Programs
The following article is excerpted from Chapter 9 of No Surprises: Harmonizing Risk & Reward in Volunteer Management, 3rd Edition. Claims Against the Volunteer Fear of incurring personal liability for volunteer service isn’t uncommon among the estimated 90 million Americans who...
Topics: Insurance and Risk Financing, Volunteer Risk Management
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
How Landlords Can Protect Themselves Legally When Renting Their Land to Outside Groups
Most property owners and landlords appreciate fully the risks and potential liabilities that can occur when they operate campgrounds, conference centers, and other facilities open to the public on their property. These same owners and landlords, however, often fail to...
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Investing in Bonds
In his book Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community, author Robert D. Putnam finds that participation in American civic and social life has been dropping steadily. He became curious about this trend when a friend of his who...
Topics: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Is a BOP Right for Me?
Most nonprofit organizations struggle with their insurance program. What policies, coverages, limits and deductibles should we buy? How much will it cost? Are we protecting our assets and people adequately? With incorrect choices, you can be insurance-rich but coverage-poor; therefore,...
Topics: Insurance and Risk Financing
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Sound Policies and Timely Investigations
Employer liability for sexual harassment continues to attract the media’s attention. Multi-million dollar judgments and recent Supreme Court rulings have generated renewed interest in the topic. Consequently, employees have a growing awareness of the availability of legal remedies for perceived...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
What to Do During an Earthquake
Stay as safe as possible during an earthquake. Be aware that some earthquakes are actually foreshocks and a larger earthquake might occur. Minimize your movements to a few steps to a nearby safe place and if you are indoors, stay there...
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
The Dark Side of Leadership
Few nonprofits can thrive or even survive without strong leadership. Yet what happens when forceful leaders cross the line and become bellicose bullies or just plain bad bosses? Sadly, the nonprofit sector is not immune from the harm that destructive...
Topics: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
The Road to Safety
New Book Explores Practical, Legal, and Effective Employment Policies The following text is excerpted from the introduction of NRMC’s new book: Taking the High Road: A Guide to Effective and Legal Employment Practices for Nonprofits. To order a copy, call...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Resolve to be a Risk-Aware Nonprofit
Hold your head high and be proud of where you have taken your organization. Whether you know it or not, your organization is an inspiration. The mission matters, and when mission fulfillment happens every day, that’s inspiring. At the Nonprofit...
Topics: General