Insurance & Liability
Why Are Nonprofits Experiencing An Insurance Crisis? And What Can the Nonprofit Sector Do About it?
Nonprofit organizations are facing rising insurance premiums, poor coverage from commercial insurance carriers, and the loss of coverage altogether. Going forward, it will be increasingly difficult for nonprofits to secure the insurance they need to keep their doors open. A visionary foundation could change all this, and benefit many tens of thousands of nonprofits for decades to come.
Are We Heading Towards Another Nonprofit Insurance Crisis?
To prevent a repeat of history, a new proposal aims to benefit tens of thousands of small and mid-sized nonprofits across the country.
How Do You Count Employees… to Determine Which Laws Apply?
If your nonprofit’s employee count is anywhere near 50, you’re going to want get familiar with enforcement agency regulations.
Ten Things Boards Do Right (Without Even Realizing It)
Boards and board members don’t get credit for some important work they do without even realizing they are doing it.
Ask Rita: Do Nonprofits Need Insurance for Volunteers?
Is it a good idea to have insurance for volunteers? I thought volunteers had immunity in both federal and state laws.
What Are My Nonprofit’s Obligations Under the Affordable Healthcare Act?
The Affordable Healthcare Act creates sweeping changes in health care law. There are two key provisions which may help your nonprofit.
Conflict of Interest… or Conflict of Loyalty?
Often, conflicts of interest in nonprofits do not involve personal financial gain, but conflict of loyalty.
When Kids Volunteer: Liability Basics
If kids are among your clients or constituents, then getting them involved is a natural. But you’ll want to be sure you’ve got basic protections in place first.
Board Insurance: Do You Really Need It?
If you are a part of a nonprofit organization, consider directors and officers (D&O) coverage as a “must have.”
Ask Rita: Wading through the New Family and Medical Leave Act Regulations
Administering the FMLA can be challenging. Ask Rita offers some guidance on the technicalities of recent changes to the law.