Rising Risks for Nonprofits

April 30, 2026

How to protect leadership amid funding cuts

Nonprofits are facing a growing array of risks—from cybersecurity threats to evolving liability exposures—and many organizations aren’t fully prepared.

In a recent article for The Rough Notes Company, Inc., Nelson Kefauver, CFA and Karli Moore explore what’s driving these emerging challenges and how nonprofits can better protect their missions and resources.

What lines of insurance does your nonprofit have in place to manage your organization’s exposures.

Read the full article here.

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