The Importance of Background Checks

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The Importance of Background Checks
Why are background checks important? It is the nonprofit’s responsibility to ensure they are not
putting their clients at risk. A nonprofit can attract potential predators and criminals, given their
charitable and sometimes less-structured nature. A criminal background check can protect not
only clients and their families, but also the nonprofit, its employees and volunteers.
The benefits of background checks.
Criminal background checks reduce the potential for the following:
■ Abuse
■ Sexual misconduct
■ Workplace violence
■ Employment practices issues
■ Management issues and wasted resources due to negligent hiring
■ Employee theft
How can a nonprofit incorporate background checks
into their risk management plan?
Background checks should be a part of their standard operating
procedure. Many will argue that they cannot afford it. They just may not be
aware there is an affordable solution to their problem and it may come
from their existing insurance policy.
We can help.
Carriers specializing in the nonprofit field may offer value-added features,
such as discounted criminal background checks with their insurance
policies. Staff screening guides are available. Your clients can have access
to these features and more through Gateway Specialty Insurance and our
carrier partners.
Contact us today about the reduced cost of
background checks and how to obtain them!
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