Five Local Wineries to Visit

FBMAccess November 16, 2021

Five Local Wineries to Visit Halloween is over, which means we’re in official Fall mode. So break out the holiday gear, and when you’re tired of decorating or making holiday plans, take a break and head to one of these five local wineries that Texas has blessed us with. Want to take a mini-vacation to the Italian countryside without ever having to hop on a plane? At In Contrada Vineyard on the far north side of San Antonio, you can

Does my Nonprofit Need Workers’ Compensation Insurance?

FBMAccess November 12, 2021

On average, employers spend $120,000 on each workplace injury. Of course, $120,000 may seem exaggerated for a nonprofit workplace injury, but there is where the conversation of indirect costs comes about. Indirect costs cover items such as your time spent managing the accident process, hiring temporary workers, overtime pay to other staff carrying the workload, legal counsel, and higher workers compensation premiums, to name a few. According to a study performed by Harvard University, “for every dollar spent on direct

Straight From the Sales Director: How Surveys Help Nonprofits Develop and Win Funds

FBMAccess October 27, 2021

Let’s talk about a riveting topic: Market Research! Didn’t those two words make your heart beat fast and fist violently pound the air in excitement? Yeah, I didn’t think so. Although necessary, market research, at least the thought of it, sounds like… well, research. Why are surveys so crucial to nonprofits anyways? Surveys for nonprofits act like Google reviews for other companies. Except you can use the survey results in a myriad of ways, such as: improving your programs, increasing

It’s Cyber Security Awareness Month: Are You Prepared?

FBMAccess October 22, 2021

October marks the 18th year that the United States Government has recognized the ever-growing need for cyber security awareness among the nation by dubbing this month “Cyber Security Awareness Month.” Why would the federal government have a vested interest in cyber security? Over the last twenty or so years, Americans have been doing more business, socialization, and communication of sensitive information over the internet. When security measures are low, Americans are affected financially, emotionally, and even legally sometimes. So this

Avoid Employment Litigation Following COVID-19

FBMAccess October 13, 2021

Today we are pivoting from our regular content to address an emerging trend we have noticed when meeting with nonprofit directors—returning their employees to work and resuming in-person programs amid a rapidly changing pandemic. In the past nine months, we have helped numerous nonprofits update their employee handbook to include specialized language regarding Covid-19 related restrictions/best practices. Many updates involve quarantining guidelines, workplace travel, in-person programs, mandatory vaccinations, and sick leave. With rapidly evolving policies, best practices, and laws surround

Does Your Company Need Systems Breakdown Insurance?

FBMAccess October 6, 2021

Texas has a gigantic manufacturing industry, and San Antonio happens to be one of the state’s biggest suppliers of manufacturing jobs. According to the Texas Comptroller, it’s one of the only Texas cities that did not see job loss during the COVID-19 crisis, with a 0.6% increase in manufacturing jobs. But, of course, when running a manufacturing company, you want workers to complete the job in three ways: 1) safely, 2) correctly, and 3) efficiently. So what happens when a

Umbrella Insurance: Are You Under-Insured?

FBMAccess September 29, 2021

Being a homeowner and automobile owner can be nerve-wracking as it is. Living in a large city such as San Antonio can add to your already fragile nerves when considering how many hundred houses and cars you pass to and from your daily destinations. If you watch the evening news or scroll through social media from time to time, you’ve seen a lot of natural disasters plaguing the United States recently during hurricane season. Still, there’s a whole different genre

Straight From the Sales Director: Why Cybersecurity Remains King in 2021

FBMAccess September 22, 2021

There’s nothing like a data breach to wreak havoc on your organization and kill the giving spirit of your donors. According to Score.org, 50% of nonprofits have experienced a ransomware attack. It’s no longer an “if” but a “when,” and when it happens, will your organization be able to recover from a cyberattack? Cyberattacks hit the nonprofit industry the hardest in 2020 due to increasing medical needs, remote work, and digital sharing of private information during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read

Advisory Board vs. Board of Directors

FBMAccess September 17, 2021

From volunteers to the Board of Directors, your entire organization works together so that your nonprofit can retain stability while impacting your community. So you have boots on the ground and people volunteering their three t’s. In addition, you have a table full of individuals contributing to the organization’s overall health called your Board of Directors. Many well-run organizations also rely heavily on their advisory board. If you are an emerging nonprofit or want to add on this crucial component,

Six Local Breweries You Need to Visit This Fall

FBMAccess September 8, 2021

San Antonio’s weather is infamously hot, so who wouldn’t enjoy an ice-cold beer? This beautiful city has several local breweries that you could visit, but let us help you narrow down your initial visit list by suggesting four local breweries: Sometimes the time comes to take a plunge, and the Merriman family is diving in. Man Overboard Brewing, just steps from the Pearl, will specialize in Belgian and American beer. Led and owned by Navy veteran Ron and his son

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