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Volunteers play a critical and unique role in the goals of many non-profit organizations. A recent report released by the U.S. Dept. of Labor Statistics has noted that both the number of volunteers and the volunteer has risen in the U.S in the last year. While volunteers have become an integral part of the operations of many non-profits, their service and presence require a closer look. Each organization needs to insure that the nonprofit as well as their individual volunteers are adequately protected against the possibility of lawsuits.

What makes our program distinct? In the nonprofit and social services arena, no one has the experience of NIF. NIF has underwritten nonprofits & social service agencies for over 35 years.

Teen Challenge plans 94-bed facility for women and children The City Council approved conversion of the former Baker Brothers furniture store on Brennan Street into a rehabilitation center and 94-bed shelter for women and children. "I live next door to a Teen Challenge facility, and they've been nothing but good neighbors," said Councilman Daniel Dodge, joining a 6-1 majority in the approval. The city Planning Commission unanimously approved the Teen Challenge Monterey Bay's shelter proposal in May. But lawyer Timothy Walsh, whose firm rents a neighboring office, appealed the decision, citing parking concerns. With a school, strip mall, offices and homes, the neighborhood is a congested area with an existing parking problem that would be made worse by the shelter, Walsh said. Several neighbors agreed, including a woman who said parking is so tight, people leave their cars in her driveway. The project, which only identifies 18 parking spaces for its use, doesn't meet city regulations that mandate at least 36, and possibly as many as 55, he said. Officials can't ignore the rules just because the project may offer a beneficial service. "This is not about challenging Teen Challenge. I'm sure they are a wonderful organization and helping people," Walsh said. "The Planning Commission simply can't ignore city regulations dealing with parking." But planner Keith Boyle said city regulations do allow parking requirements to be cut in half if the building is used for transitional housing. Boyle also said the city only has a chance to weigh in because the use departs from commercial zoning. If a more intensive retail business moved into the building, the city would not be able to stop it. "From our perspective, this is one of the better opportunities not to impact neighbors," Boyle said. Mike Borden, Teen Challenge executive director, urged the council to uphold the planning commission's decision. He said the nonprofit has operated similar facilities in Watsonville for 27 years without problems, and it is providing vital services to a vulnerable population. Borden also said the facility would not need much parking in any case. Residents involved in the rehabilitation program are not allowed to have cars, and shelter guests don't typically have the finances to own vehicles. "The best way to see if we are going to have a negative impact is to look at our record," Borden said. "We're very careful and concerned about our public image, and we are a contributing member to this city and to this county." Councilwoman Nancy Bilicich, citing concern over possible litigation, wanted to resolve issues before the project moved forward. She voted no. Content provided by http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/watsonville/ci_26028584/watsonville-council-oks-brennan-street-homeless-shelter

Working with nonprofits and/or Social Services programs have many risk and from the beginning are very difficult to comprehend and provide coverage for. They may look like an easy policy because they are a nonprofit or social service program but they are more complex than they appear.

January 1st deadlines are approaching. Don't let your competition beat you to the finish. There is still time to get options from NIF for your Nonprofit and Social Service clients and prospects. In the nonprofit and social services arena, no one has the experience of NIF. We have competitively and successfully underwritten nonprofits & social service agencies for over 35 years

What makes our program distinct? In the nonprofit and social services arena, no one has the experience of NIF. NIF has underwritten nonprofits & social service agencies for over 35 years.

We want to be your first choice when deciding to place your Theater, Music and other Performing Arts accounts. We are committed to this class and are able to provide comprehensive coverage and industry leading pricing to meet your clients’ needs.

NIF Nonprofit Advisor is the leading source for insurance solutions and nonprofit intelligence for brokers and advisors. We understand that nonprofits do not live in a vacuum; they follow their mission and rely heavily on the expertise and support of their insurance advisor.

With over 35 years of underwriting Nonprofits and Social Services, NIF has designed the most comprehensive program in the marketplace. Working with nonprofits and/or Social Services programs have many risk and from the beginning are very difficult to comprehend and provide coverage for.

With over 35 years of underwriting Nonprofits and Social Services, NIF has designed the most comprehensive program in the marketplace. Working with nonprofits and/or Social Services programs have many risk and from the beginning are very difficult to comprehend and provide coverage for.