Author: Lauren Erickson

  1. The Benefits and Risks of Fiscal Sponsorship

Whether your organization is considering becoming a fiscal sponsor or a sponsee, a number of benefits and risks should be considered before entering into an agreement. In this educational webinar, co-hosts G2, BPM, Davis Wright Tremaine and Community Initiatives discuss: Whether or not a sponsorship structure is right for your organization  The relationship and lifecycle of a fiscally sponsored project  How to define a successful relationship from inception through the exit stage  The legal and fiscal responsibilities of sponsors from […]

  1. Insurance 101 for Nonprofits

Amalgamated Bank and G2 teamed up for a webinar titled “Insurance 101 for Nonprofits” aimed at demystifying insurance concepts, purpose and terminology for nonprofit organizations. Maura Keaney, VP of Commercial Banking at Amalgamated Bank, hosted the session. The presenters included: Lauren Erickson, VP, Nonprofit Practice, G2 Mark Battat, VP, Personal Risk Management, G2 Cynthia Jenkins, VP, Family Office Executive, G2 This webinar provided guidance and practical takeaways, including how to better: Understand insurance vs. risk management Identify what a modern, […]

  1. Rethinking Risk for Nonprofits

G2 recently hosted a webinar titled “Rethinking Risk: Operational and Financial Success for Nonprofits in a Post-Pandemic World.” The session was a robust discussion about post-pandemic vulnerabilities nonprofit organizations should consider, including business models, investments, fundraising and reputation. The moderator was William Jarvis, Managing Director, Market Strategy and Delivery Executive of Bank of America Private Bank. Panelists included: Howard Chi, COO of San Francisco SPCA Kim Meredith, CEO of San Francisco General Hospital Foundation Al Fine, Director of Risk Management, […]

  1. Lowering your insurance premiums during COVID-19

As a Risk Management Consultant and Insurance Broker for nonprofits, it feels like every day brings a new set of guideline and declarations. Every organization is trying to pivot, get creative, stay in front of their audiences and donors, and figure out what the long game looks like. As I talk to my clients about their immediate and future needs as it pertains to insurance and risk management in the face of COVID-19, one question is constant: