Nonprofit

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The Critical Importance of Nonprofit Executive Transition Planning

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Author, Jack Marrs, Associate Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

In the world of nonprofit management, the departure of an executive director can cause a time of uncertainty. This kind of challenge is why all nonprofits need a well-crafted executive transition plan. This plan is not just a roadmap for navigating the change in leadership but a tool for sustaining and growing the nonprofit's mission. In this article, we will dive into the importance of having an executive transition plan, the key components that make up an effective plan, and the benefits it brings to the nonprofit sector.

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Risk Bow Tie Exercise

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Author, Sam Brown, Vice President, Human Services Group, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa’s non-profit clients successfully serve their communities in changing economic and political climates. In part, their success is due to managing risk for an organization’s employees, clients, finances, and mission. Just as important, but less discussed than risk management, is risk analysis. This article offers one helpful tool non-profit leaders can use to facilitate risk analysis, the Risk Bow Tie Exercise.

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California Non-Profits Brace for Higher Insurance Premiums and Dramatic Changes to Coverage

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Author, Chase Hixson, Account Executive, Human Services Group, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

For years, the insurance marketplace for non-profits, specifically general liability, abuse, property and management liability have been somewhat stable (subject to loss history, of course). Unfortunately, that is looking to change as the marketplace braces for significant correction.

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OSHA Offers Grant Programs to Nonprofits

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Author, Sam Brown, Vice President, Human Services Group, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Nonprofit leaders who want to make workplace safety training more accessible may be surprised to learn about a unique grant program through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Since 1978, OSHA has offered grants to nonprofit organizations for safety training. Specifically, grants are awarded on a competitive basis to provide employees with training on the recognition and prevention of safety/health hazards in the workplace. The intent of the program is to reach audiences who might not otherwise receive safety training.

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3 Ways for Nonprofits to Opt Out of Unemployment Tax

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Author, Sam Brown, Vice President, Human Services Group, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Nonprofit leaders who want to reduce overhead and tax burdens should consider revisiting their organizations’ unemployment tax status. More to the point, thanks to the Federal Unemployment Tax Act of 1972, nonprofits can eliminate the unemployment insurance tax and outsource the headache of claims administration. Let’s investigate further.

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Four Factors When Developing a Nonprofit Agency's Youth Protection Plan

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Author, Sam Brown, Vice President, Human Services Group, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services.

When designing youth protection measures, many nonprofit leaders want to understand the industry’s “best practices” and incorporate what already works for others. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to identify one set of “best practices” or a universal checklist all organizations should adopt. As a result, it will benefit nonprofit leaders and their clients to tailor daily practices to the unique exposures and operations of the agency. When doing so, it’s best to consider four important factors when designing a youth protection program.

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W-2 Phishing Scam – New Potential Risk to Nonprofits – Be Aware!!

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There has been a recent increase in attempts of a phishing scams involving W2s in nonprofit, schools and other human services organizations.  We caution any business, but particularity organizations in these sectors to be very cautious if they receive any emails requesting information regarding W2’s, earning summaries or any other employee sensitive information.  In many cases these emails look like they originate from a high level employee and are sent to other high level, human resources or payroll department employees.

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