Risk Management and Liability in Non-Profit Organizations
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-lg-fr-ens-09
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About the Article
Non-profit organizations face legal, financial, and operational risks that can undermine sustainability and mission delivery. This article analyzes key risk categories—including employment practices, contractual obligations, governance failures, IP violations, and regulatory non-compliance—and explores tools such as risk registers, mitigation strategies, and insurance coverage. Drawing on global examples, it provides scalable approaches for embedding proactive risk management into governance systems, enhancing organizational resilience, and safeguarding stakeholder trust.
Key Topics
- Risk management
- Liability
- Non-profit governance
- Insurance
- Compliance
- Organizational resilience
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Risk Management and Liability in Non-Profit Organizations. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-lg-fr-ens-09
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