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Why It’s Important to Inform Nonprofits About Your Planned Gifts

Planned Giving

percent sometimes inform the organizations. Sometimes brokerage and insurance services are slow to pay out on a planned gift or beneficiary designation. Some donors may wish to place restrictions on their gift that go against a nonprofit’s policies. It may seem silly, but it’s true — and it’s a step many donors forget.

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What Are 7 Common Nonprofit Startup Costs?

GrantNews

Having a legal perspective helps ensure the paperwork filed has all the accurate information required. Nonprofit Insurance Many nonprofits purchase nonprofit insurance when starting their organization. Business insurance is to protect nonprofits from any claims against the nonprofit made as a result of normal operations.

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Why You Should Run Your Nonprofit Like a Business

Get Fully Funded

And you need policies, procedures, and processes. If you don’t know this information, you don’t know how much money you need to raise. Even in the early days when the donut shop is struggling financially, appropriate insurance is required. You have to establish your brand. You need a marketing plan. You need a budget.

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GAAP for Nonprofits: How to Reconcile GAAP and Non-GAAP Results

Blackbaud

So, while bequests, insurance policies and planned gifts are exciting for the organization, those donations won’t be reflected in the GAAP reporting. Kudos to your development team for getting the payout from an insurance policy of a 45-year-old. How Development and Finance Can Get Along (Really!)Does

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Lessons From Debby: 5 Things Before Severe Weather Hits

The NonProfit Times

But is flooding covered under a typical commercial insurance policy? Rushing : Flood coverage is not typically included in a commercial insurance policy. Although you might be able to purchase flood insurance from your carrier or add it to your policy, many managers do not.

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Estate Planning Essentials: 10 Crucial Documents for Organizing Your Affairs

Planned Giving

These non-probate assets include 401(k) accounts, pensions, and life insurance policies. How to Create Beneficiary Designations To designate beneficiaries: Contact Institutions : Reach out to banks, insurance companies, and retirement plan administrators. Health Insurance : Covers medical expenses.

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7 Ways Your Nonprofit Can Build a Strong Financial Foundation in 2024

Blackbaud

Create an Operating Reserve Fund (or Review Your Policy) An operating reserve is a crucial part of creating a strong financial foundation for your organization. Tip 1: If you have an operating reserve, review your policy. Update the policy based on your current and future needs. Next, calculate the expenses for each channel.