The right background check depends on what a volunteer will actually do. A volunteer who sorts donated goods in a back room carries a different risk profile than one who transports seniors to medical appointments or mentors children one-on-one. Treating every volunteer the same way — with either no screening at all or identical checks […]
What is volunteer auto liability, and does our nonprofit need it? Many leaders assume transportation risk begins and ends with a traffic collision. In reality, exposure starts the moment a volunteer pulls up for a pickup and continues until the client is safely inside the destination. Recognizing where that liability arises — and how to […]
A volunteer driver finishes delivering meals and makes a left turn at an intersection. A collision follows. The injuries are serious. Both the volunteer and the nonprofit are named in the lawsuit. Defense counsel gets assigned. Costs begin immediately. At that point, leadership faces a critical question: Do volunteers share our organization’s liability limits? If […]
Tax season and spring fundraising campaigns typically increase donation volume, donor data collection, and financial activity. That makes this the right time to strengthen your nonprofit risk-management approach. How can nonprofits prevent volunteer theft or dishonesty? Start by recognizing that dishonesty is not rare. It becomes more likely when internal controls are weak, duties overlap, […]
Spring is event season for nonprofits. Calendars fill quickly with charity walks, 5Ks, galas, auctions, festivals, and community cleanups. There’s energy in the air. Sponsors are lining up. Volunteers are signing in. Registration numbers start climbing. Amid all that momentum, one question can get pushed aside: Are we fully protected if something goes wrong? Before […]
Nonprofits depend on goodwill, flexibility, and people who are willing to step up. But when volunteer roles are loosely defined, that flexibility can turn into exposure. Clear expectations are a cornerstone of strong nonprofit risk management. Volunteers who do not know where their role begins and ends are more likely to get hurt, overstep boundaries, […]
Service projects often attract youth volunteers and school volunteer groups, especially for short-term or seasonal efforts like food drives, community cleanups, or special events. These groups bring enthusiasm and fresh energy, which nonprofits value. They also introduce different risk considerations that deserve attention before the project begins. That is where nonprofit volunteer insurance fits into […]
