Nonprofit Need to Know
Nonprofits and funders: Coronavirus requires state advocacy
The CARES Act: Nonprofit benefits
News from the Front
(4/2/20) Why all foundations should support the guardians of the nonprofit world now
(4/2/20) Nonprofits call on foundations to tap endowments to aid in relief
(3/30/20) In times when pandemic rumors fly, Google, Facebook, and Twitter offer nonprofits free advertising to promote responsible community information dispersal.
(3/26/20) Four ways philanthropy is showing its unique value in these strange times.
(3/23/20) 44% of nonprofits have no plans to mitigate losses from canceled fundraising events; 74% have modified their fundraising to focus on Covid-19 response.
(3/20/20) Covid-19 may mean extinction for some number of nonprofits. How quickly can we recover and rebuild?
WFH: Hints for Nonprofits
(3/26/20) Work from home tech tips for fundraisers: good meeting software, cloud-based donor software, and time management.
(3/23/20) Virtual work requires tremendous trust. One nonprofit leader responded to her team’s needs for connection during the switch to telework.
(3/17/20) If you’re working from home, take steps to fend off hackers: ensure software is updated, consider using a VPN, and have team members set up two-factor authentication.
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Pinellas County Economic Development confirms that nonprofits should complete the Business Damage Assessment Survey to begin process of accessing the Florida Small Business Bridge Loan Program, using the “Other” category.
SBA aid is now available to nonprofits: 2.75% loans, up to $2m, 30-year term.
(3/31/20) Consider if a loan or line of credit makes sense for your organization.
(3/23/20) Understand your legal obligations to your stakeholders. Brush up on your bylaws’ provisions for virtual meetings, create a procedure for deciding on future event cancellations, and communicate refund policies surrounding events and programs.
(3/13/20) Draft your nonprofit business continuation plan today in four quick steps: 1) reach out, 2) make a short to do list (and do it), 3) selectively shutter and scale back, 4) plan and resume operation.
(3/19/20) Five finance must-dos to sustain and survive: 1) understand your cash position, 2) assess damage to revenue streams, 3) look at the dual bottom line, 4) include everyone in the discussion, and 5) communicate consistently.
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(3/2/20) Do scenario planning with your board using this guide.