Nonprofit Resource HubSchedule a ReviewOctober 2026 nonprofit briefing
Practical articles, upcoming education, risk-management tools, and insurance insights curated for nonprofit leaders, boards, and the people doing the work.
Worth your time
A short, balanced list from multiple nonprofit-sector publishers, selected for leaders who need practical answers without another pile of homework.
BoardSource maps the recurring work boards should not miss, including the chief executive review, budget approval, Form 990 oversight, and board self-assessment.
Read the article Source: BoardSourceThe National Council of Nonprofits explains practical controls that help prevent mistakes, misuse of funds, and fraud even when a small team cannot fully separate every duty.
Read the article Source: National Council of NonprofitsThree years of nonprofit staff-retention data point to workload, manager support, compensation, flexibility, and healthy culture as the issues leaders must address on purpose.
Read the article Source: CandidCandid looks at giving circles as a long-term way to build belonging, shared decision-making, community power, and a wider base of committed supporters.
Read the article Source: CandidNTEN and Bridgespan’s 2026 research shows widespread AI use alongside gaps in training, budgets, data readiness, vendor approval, and written guidance.
Read the article Source: NTENThe National Council of Nonprofits summarizes current federal proposals affecting census data and federal assistance and provides practical ways nonprofits can respond.
Read the article Source: National Council of NonprofitsUpcoming live learning
Nonpartisan civic engagement, employment practices, and Giving Season readiness all have timely learning opportunities this month. Registration and eligibility rules come directly from each host.
A practical National Council of Nonprofits and Nonprofit VOTE session on lawful, nonpartisan civic engagement.
View and registerSources: National Council of Nonprofits and Nonprofit VOTENIA reviews pre-hire, random, and reasonable-suspicion testing and how the Drug-Free Workplace Act fits into employer policy.
View webinar detailsSource: Nonprofits Insurance AllianceA free Candid session on claiming and updating your profile, earning a Seal of Transparency, and building donor trust.
View and registerSource: CandidKeep this page handy
Start with the issue in front of you. Each collection opens trusted guidance from nonprofit-focused organizations.
Put it into practice
Save this page, work through each list with your leadership team, and use the linked source material when you need more detail.
Use this to turn recurring board responsibilities into scheduled decisions instead of last-minute scrambles.
Reference: BoardSourceUse this with finance staff, the treasurer, and the board before closing the year or preparing for an audit.
Reference: National Council of NonprofitsUse this before adding another AI tool to fundraising, programs, communications, or administration.
Reference: NTEN and The Bridgespan GroupThese checklists are educational starting points. Adapt them to your organization’s operations and consult qualified legal, tax, HR, or insurance professionals when appropriate.
Carrier Corner
Go Fund Your Life represents multiple nonprofit insurance markets. We do not force every organization into the same box. We compare eligibility, coverage, services, and cost to find a responsible fit for the actual risk.
Schedule Your Insurance ReviewA mission-aligned market created for eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, with commercial coverage and a deep library of risk-management support.
A specialty carrier with options for many nonprofit classes, including smaller organizations and risks that may need a focused package.
A technology-forward commercial market that can provide another valuable path for eligible nonprofit property and casualty risks.
Carrier availability, appetite, pricing, services, and coverage vary by state and account. Policy forms, endorsements, exclusions, and underwriting determine the coverage provided.
October Carrier Corner: Chubb
Chubb’s ForeFront Portfolio for Not-for-Profit Organizations is designed around leadership, employment, benefit-plan, crime, and related management exposures. Coverage parts can be selected separately or combined, which can help an eligible organization align protection with its actual operations. The available form, limits, endorsements, underwriting, and state availability determine the final fit.
Review Chubb’s nonprofit management-liability program Source: ChubbMember-benefit spotlight
NIA offers eligible nonprofits insured for employment practices liability a highly subsidized BLR Employee Handbook Builder subscription. The browser-based tool provides guided language, federal and state-specific support, and updates when employment laws change. NIA currently lists the member cost as $109; eligibility and pricing can change.
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We prioritize original articles, government guidance, carrier materials, and nonprofit-sector organizations. Links are provided so you can review the full source for yourself.
Last resource review: September 28, 2026. External resources can change. We verify dates and links during each monthly update.
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Curated by a nonprofit specialist
Nicole is the President of Go Fund Your Life® and a Risk & Wealth Protection Advisor who helps nonprofits protect their people, property, programs, leadership, and long-term mission. Her Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® designation brings together charitable planning, nonprofit strategy, and financial stewardship.
She is also the founder of Ujima Grantmakers Collective, a giving circle created to bring people together around collective giving and community impact. Nicole curates this resource center from both sides of the table: as an insurance advisor serving nonprofits and as a nonprofit leader doing the work.
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