Every nonprofit is exposed to risk. Risk often occurs throughout a nonprofit's routine operations and could result in a claim or lawsuit. Common scenarios that expose nonprofits to risk include:

• Hosting fundraisers and special events.
• Administering employment practices.
• Recruiting and supervising volunteers.
• Transporting clients to and from services.
• Working with vulnerable populations such as the elderly and youth.
• Collaborating with other organizations.

One company dedicated to helping nonprofits reduce their exposure to risk is Charity First which provides a complimentary extensive online library of safety articles, which can be found in their "Risk Management Resource" section of their website.

The following below is assembled by Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD
Crisis Management: Advice about responding to a crisis, once it's already occurred

Facilities Management: Development and management of buildings, offices, computers, etc.

Insurance (Business): Guidelines and advice about buying various kinds of insurance

Risk Management: Guarding against theft, disasters, etc., and about fire protection, etc.

Safety in the Workplace: About types of workplace injuries, programs to reduce accidents, etc.

Violence in the Workplace: Educating about and guarding against attacks and abuse in the workplace.

Public Entity Risk Institute The mission of this agency is to serve public, private, and nonprofit organizations as a dynamic, forward thinking resource for the practical enhancement of risk management.

A source for tools, advice and training to control risks...so you can focus on your nonprofit's mission. http://www.nonprofitrisk.org/