Want vs. Need: Insurance for Nonprofits

Do nonprofits need insurance? Of course, but it’s not always obvious which coverages are needed most. Because operating budgets are always tight, managers at nonprofit organizations must construct their insurance programs so that “need to have” coverage is always in place, and “nice to have” coverage is added as circumstances permit. Here is a guide […]

Points Of Light Conference To Include VIS Webinar On Volunteer Risk Management

The Association of Leaders In Volunteer Engagement (www.volunteeralive.org) is including a VIS Webinar on volunteer risk management in its content channel for the Points of Light annual conference June 10-12. This year, the conference — the premier annual event for volunteer-based organizations — is being held online because of the COVID-19 pandemic. (More information and […]

Insurance Coverage Guidelines For Nonprofits

Insurance is an important component of risk management, and a significant budget item, yet it can be difficult to determine what insurance coverages are really needed. The following overview can help. Our Insurance Basics For Nonprofit Organizations and ‘Need-To-Have’ and ‘Nice-To-Have’ Insurance For Nonprofits resources provide more detailed guidance. Both are available to VIS members […]