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Choosing the right business or insurance plan for your Nonprofit can be very confusing, even for the most experienced business owner. At The Insurance Alliance, we have developed many different options and programs to meet the needs of our Nonprofit clients throughout the state of Illinois.

We are also proactive in identifying any factors that may increase your premiums or change your risk and provide consulting and risk management options to protect your business.

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General Liability

This coverage protects against damage to property or injury to people.

Professional Liability

This coverage protects organizations that provide guidance, counsel or service to clients.

Workers Compensation

This coverage is required in most states and covers employees’ potential risk to job related injuries, illness or death.

Directors & Officers (D&O)

This coverage can protect the Directors and Officers in your Nonprofit in the event of a lawsuit.

Commercial Auto Insurance

This covers vehicles owned or operated by your Nonprofit or vehicles and offers protection should an accident occur.

Employment Practices Liability (EPL)

This coverage can protect your Nonprofit against claims made by employees

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September 3, 2024

What’s Your Money Mindset and How Does It Affect Your Fundraising?

What is Money Mindset and how might yours affect your fundraising? Listen as special guest Lacey Mellott and host Scott Niermann, discuss how to discern...

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July 30, 2024

What Motivates Those Who Give?

Have you ever wondered what drives people to make a gift – even a really big gift? In this short episode, Cass and Niermann discuss reasons...

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July 9, 2024

8 Blunders in Major Gift Asks

Having trouble closing major gifts? Unsure how to approach major gifts? Let’s think about what NOT to do, and talk about a better way. In this episode,...

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June 25, 2024

Getting Real: The Value of Executive/Leadership Coaching

After a hiatus of several months, listen as Cass and Niermann get real about future podcast episodes (send in your feedback and tell us what...

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July 25, 2023

Tax Advantages of Charitable Giving

Do more complex, major gifts confuse you? Do you wonder how to land stock, IRA, real estate, or other significant gifts for your nonprofit? If...

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July 11, 2023

The Fundraising Cycle: Tips for Managing the Process

In this episode of the NP Local podcast, Jason Cass and Scott Niermann discuss the well-known “Fundraising Cycle” – six steps to facilitate donor engagement. ...

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June 27, 2023

Institutional Readiness for Fundraising

This episode features a dynamic discussion between Cass and Niermann about organizational readiness for fundraising. The discussion also dips into some principles for major gift...

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May 2, 2023

Why and How to Engage Your CEO in Fundraising

In this episode of the NP Local podcast, Jason Cass and Scott Niermann discuss further the CEO and CDO roles in fundraising leadership. Specifically, why do...

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April 18, 2023

CEO and CDO Roles in Fundraising

Listen as Niermann and Cass discuss leadership roles in fundraising for small and larger nonprofits, with an emphasis on the importance of a CEO’s engagement...

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January 31, 2023

“Quiet Quitting” and Employee Engagement – Part II

A leader’s engagement is critical to engaging the team and organizational success. Check out Part II of NP Local Podcast on Employee Engagement as it...

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January 17, 2023

“Quiet Quitting” and Employee Engagement – Part I

In many cases, employee burnout leads to “quiet quitting” and the Great Resignation. What is “quiet quitting” and how can leaders combat this threat to...

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January 3, 2023

Stress and Gettin’ (un)Busy w/ Dr. Garland Vance

Are you too stressed, exhausted and overwhelmed? “Busy” is the new normal. Dr. Garland Vance says busyness is an overcommitment to too many good things...

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December 20, 2022

Nonprofit Employee Burnout – Part II

If you are a nonprofit employee, board member, or volunteer feeling worn down or even a sense of burnout, listen to Part II of this...

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December 6, 2022

Nonprofit Employee Burnout – Part I

Are you a nonprofit employee, board member, or volunteer feeling worn down or even a sense of burnout? Do you understand how critical it is...

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September 13, 2022

Becoming a Person of Influence

As a leader, you want and need to have influence – but how do you begin? It’s really all about others and how you treat...

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August 30, 2022

Taking Care of Your Team

In this episode of the NP Local podcast Jason Cass and Scott Niermann discuss how a leader takes care of their team. Whether you supervise...

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August 16, 2022

New Tips About Nonprofit Insurance

In this episode of the NP Local podcast, Join Jason Cass and Scott Niermann as they discuss the most important forms of nonprofit insurance, and...

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August 2, 2022

Planned Giving: An Overview

Join NP Local co-host Scott Niermann and special guest Paul Bowman, President of The Holston Foundation (Alcoa, TN), a 25-year veteran of fundraising, as they...

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July 19, 2022

Special Events: Purpose and Lessons Learned

In this episode of the NP Local podcast Join co-host Scott Niermann and special guest Amanda Squibb, Executive Director of Friends of the Children –...

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July 5, 2022

Corporate-Nonprofit Partnerships: Why and How?

Why should a nonprofit organization partner or collaborate with a corporation? How do you find the right business partnership and open the door to great...

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June 21, 2022

The Missing Middle – Part III

In this episode of NP Local podcast, concluding the series on “the missing middle,” a few examples are discussed from organizations who addressed the problem...

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June 14, 2022

The Missing Middle – Part II

In this episode of the NP Local podcast, Jason Cass and Scott Niermann, continue discussing the “missing middle”—an issue for almost all nonprofits. This 2008...

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June 7, 2022

The Missing Middle Part I – A Problem for All Nonprofits and How To Fix It

In this episode of the NP Local podcast, Jason Cass and Scott Niermann, discuss the “missing middle” which is an issue for almost all nonprofits,...

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May 24, 2022

The Donor Bill of Rights – What Is It and How Does It Apply to Me?

In this episode of the NP Local podcast, Jason Cass and Scott Niermann talk about the Donor Bill of Rights, which was created in 1993...

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August 10, 2021

Volunteer Management: Issues & Best Practices

In this episode of the NP Local podcast, host Jason Cass and Scott Niermann are joined by Scott McFarland, Executive Director at Missouri Community Service...

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July 27, 2021

Volunteerism: Why Does It Matter?

This episode of the NP Local podcast is hosted by Jason Cass and Scott Niermann. For those not in the nonprofit world, why does volunteerism...

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July 13, 2021

Giving USA 2021 Report Takeaways

In this episode of the NP Local podcast hosted by Jason Cass and Scott Niermann, they learn about the newly released report on American philanthropy...

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June 15, 2021

Tips for Today from 45 Years of Fundraising, Featuring Sandi Byrd

In this episode of the NP Local podcast hosted by Jason Cass and Scott Niermann, they’re completely on target for today’s fundraising environment. Enjoy a...

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June 1, 2021

The “Why?” and “How?” of a Charting Impact Report

In this episode of the NP Local podcast hosted by Jason Cass and Scott Niermann, Jason and Scott discuss how the Charting Impact framework will...

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May 18, 2021

Telling the Story of Your Organization’s Impact

In this episode of the NP Local podcast hosted by Jason Cass and Scott Niermann, using the Charting Impact framework crafted by leading, nationwide nonprofit...

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May 4, 2021

Membership Organizations, Featuring Joy Duling

Join host Scott Niermann as he talks with Consultant and Speaker Joy Duling about the importance of nonprofit membership, trade, and professional associations. Consider some...

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April 20, 2021

Nonprofit Insurance: What You Need To Know

In this episode of the NP Local podcast hosted by Jason Cass and Scott Niermann, they discuss what kind of insurance is appropriate for nonprofits....

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April 6, 2021

Policies: What’s Most Important and Why

In this episode of the NP Local podcast hosted by Jason Cass and Scott Niermann, they discuss the different types of board policies and what...

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March 23, 2021

Strategic Planning: Putting Your Mission Into Action

Does your organization use a strategic plan to implement your mission? Do you set goals with board and constituent buy-in? Join Jason Cass and Scott...

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March 9, 2021

Identifying Your Nonprofit’s Core Values, Vision and Mission

In this episode of the NP Local podcast hosted by Jason Cass and Scott Niermann, they discuss why the vision, mission and core values are...

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February 23, 2021

Decision-Making like Ben Franklin

The simple t-chart, used by Benjamin Franklin himself, can simplify the complex decision-making within any organization. Useful in your personal and professional life, this method...

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February 9, 2021

Meeting Your Goals in the New Year

Only 8% of us meet our yearly goals each December. Why is that? How can we do better? Listen here to find out how you can set...

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January 26, 2021

Are You a Fixed Mindset or a Growth Mindset?

In this episode of the NP Local podcast, co-hosts Jason Cass and Scott Niermann, MPA, CFRE, discuss the studies that they found about mindset and...

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January 12, 2021

We Learned a Lot in 2020, Right?

In this episode of the NP Local podcast, co-hosts Jason Cass and Scott Niermann, MPA, CFRE, discuss the four different paths that leaders have taken...

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December 15, 2020

Tips for Cost Savings During COVID

In this episode of the NP Local podcast, co-hosts Jason Cass and Scott Niermann, MPA, CFRE, discuss the actions or elements that could be cut...

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December 8, 2020

Helpful Tips for Navigating COVID Challenges

In this episode of the NP Local podcast, co-hosts Jason Cass and Scott Niermann, MPA, CFRE, discuss how the COVID-19 crisis is impacting small organizations...

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November 24, 2020

Engaging the Board Is Boring, Here Is How to Make It Fun

In this episode of the NP Local podcast, co-hosts Jason Cass and Scott Niermann, MPA, CFRE, discuss how to engage your board and how to...

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November 17, 2020

Engaging the Board Is Hard, Here Is How to Make It Easy

In this episode of the NP Local podcast, co-hosts, Jason Cass and Scott Niermann, MPA, CFRE, share three basic tips on engaging your board and...

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November 10, 2020

Measure Your Mission, Your Two Bottom Lines

In this episode of the NP Local podcast, co-hosts, Jason Cass and Scott Niermann, MPA, CFRE, discuss the definition of nonprofit and finding a way...

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November 3, 2020

The Fundraising Pyramid, Know It to Grow Your Nonprofit

In this episode of the NP Local podcast, co-hosts, Jason Cass and Scott Niermann, MPA, CFRE, continue to discuss funding and fundraising. Jason and Scott...

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October 14, 2020

The Basics of Fundraising for Your Non Profit

In this episode of the NP Local podcast, hosts Jason Cass and Scott Niermann, MPA, CFRE, discuss the significance of funding in the nonprofit industry...

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October 13, 2020

Why NP Local?

In the first episode of the NP Local podcast, co-hosts, Jason Cass, and Scott Niermann, MPA, CFRE discuss the size, scope, and changes taking place...

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