Is Your Organization at Risk?
While non-profit conservation organizations and land trusts face many of the same risks as for-profit businesses, the nature of their operation can make those risks even harder to identify, anticipate, and mitigate.
Which description best fits your organization’s fee owned properties?
A:
We don’t own land.
B:
Occasional visitors, easy flat terrain.
C:
Which of the following are part of your board or executive leadership responsibilities?
A:
Interpretation and enforcement of conservation easement agreements.
B:
Oversight of educational programming or citizen awareness campaigns.
C:
Implementation or management of grant funded projects.
Who performs the majority of work for your organization?
A:
Independent Contractors
B:
Employees
C:
Volunteers
Describe the level of security related to your record handling/record keeping procedures.
A:
Fair. We use basic anti-virus software, but as a small non-profit, we don’t have much to protect.
B:
Average. We outsource storage to a cloud vendor and use a payment vendor to help us take donations through our website.
C:
Excellent. We stay up to date on the latest encryption, firewalls, and security protocols.
What types of interaction does your organization have with the general public?
A:
We really do not interact with the public, with the possible exception of a small annual fundraiser.
B:
We offer educational programming to children and families.
C:
We lead hikes and outdoor experiences for adults.