NIA’s mission is to provide P&C insurance and risk management services exclusively to 501(c)(3) nonprofits. NIA is the nation’s leading insurer of the nonprofit sector. All insurers under the NIA group brand are 501(c)(3) organizations.



Blue Avocado is a free online publication fueling the nonprofit sector with practical tools for nonprofit leaders.

1. All NIA members and Blue Avocado subscribers that are 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the U.S. are eligible. One entry per nonprofit.

2. Photos that are blatantly promotional and depict a brand or products of commercial value will be disqualified. Adding logos or text to images or combining images is not allowed. Your photo must be appropriate for all audiences.

3. Please note that by law, we are required to have a photo release for any photo that includes any individual(s) who are in a private place or where there is a reasonable right to privacy. Photographs of any persons under the age of 18 or others on private property or in a setting with the reasonable expectation of privacy must be accompanied with a photo release form. If you do not have your own form, you may download one here. Each entry will be evaluated to ensure it represents a nonprofit organization in the U.S. and has appropriate release forms signed (if applicable).