This month's AFP workshop, Managing Risk in Nonprofit Organizations, focuses on insurance as a primary tool for mitigating the wide range of risks nonprofits face. Participants will learn about the essential types of insurance coverage—such as general liability, directors and officers (D&O), professional liability (E&O), property, cyber liability, and workers' compensation—and how each policy addresses specific operational, legal, financial, and reputational threats. The session also highlights the importance of insurance for freelance consultants, emphasizing how proper coverage protects both the nonprofit organization and the consultant. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how strategic insurance planning forms the backbone of a sound nonprofit risk management strategy.
Speaker / Presenter
Scott K. Niermann, CFRE, FCEP
Niermann Coaching & Consulting
Scott K. Niermann is a nonprofit consultant, leadership coach, and fundraising executive with over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit, public, and education sectors. He is the founder of Niermann Coaching & Consulting, established in 2017, offering services in strategic planning, governance, fundraising, leadership development, and volunteer management.
In addition to his consulting work, Scott serves as Executive Director of the Roane State Foundation at Roane State Community College in Tennessee, leading fundraising and donor engagement. He is also a licensed insurance producer, specializing in personal and commercial lines, with a focus on serving nonprofit organizations and churches.
Scott holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Nonprofit Management from the University of Illinois at Springfield and a BA in Philosophy & Religion from Truman State University. He is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and a Fellow in Charitable Estate Planning (FCEP).
Known for his empathy, personal approach, and practical insight, Scott remains actively involved in professional associations and community service, including the Association of Fundraising Professionals and Rotary International. More about his services can be found at scottkniermann.com.
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