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 […]
A volunteer offers to drive a client to a medical appointment. Another helps carry supplies into a building. Someone else steps in to calm an upset client. These moments feel routine and generous, but they also introduce risks. Good intentions do not prevent accidents, allegations, or lawsuits. And when something goes wrong, nonprofits are often […]
Many nonprofit leaders feel a moment of hesitation when the topic of background checks comes up. Volunteers are mission-driven people, often well-known to staff, and screening can feel uncomfortable. That discomfort leads to a common question: Are background checks essential for volunteers, or do they signal a lack of trust? For organizations that rely on […]
