As nonprofits continue to operate in a new environment that’s anything but normal, we’ve prepared this digital hub for nonprofit leaders to help you and your organization easily access information and resources to respond to COVID-19. Our community needs nonprofits now, more than ever.
This comprehensive resource page provides support in each of the following sections:
- Business strategy and HR support
- Communicating during a crisis
- Fundraising in uncertain times
- Working remotely and managing virtual teams
- Tampa Bay-specific resources
- Maintaining physical and mental wellness
- Parenting through the coronavirus
- Upcoming and recorded events
- Government and agency COVID-19 resources
- Nonprofit response and resource pages
Free Webinars from NLC Experts to Keep Your Nonprofit Strong During and After COVID-19
Navigating the Return to Work: Readiness and Recovery
- Recovery Readiness: A How-To Guide for Reopening your Workplace | Cushman & Wakefield
- Path Forward: Masks, Temperature Scanners, and More | US Chamber of Commerce Foundation
- Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 | OSHA.gov
Navigating the CARES Act
- The Math on PPP Loan Forgiveness: Part One |Rivero, Gordimer & Company
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act|Rivero, Gordimer & Company
- Paycheck Protection Program: Florida Nonprofits Can Apply Through FCLF | Florida Nonprofit Alliance
- Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act: What Small Businesses Need to Know | US Chamber of Commerce
- Loans Available for Nonprofits in the CARES Act | National Council of Nonprofits
Business Strategy & HR Support
- From Sustainability to Survivability: 5 Steps Nonprofits Must Take to Survive the Coronavirus Pandemic | Steve Zimmerman on the NLC Blog
- COVID-19: What Nonprofits Should Do Right Now | Sandi McKinley
- Managing Through Tough Times | Bridgespan
- Legal Alert: Recommended Practices for Employers in Response to Coronavirus | Communities Rise
- Nonprofit Considerations in Light of the Coronavirus | Nonprofit AF
- As Coronavirus Threat Continues, Experts Tell Nonprofits to Shore Up Reserves | Chronicle of Philanthropy
- Business Continuity Suite | US Department of Homeland Security
- Business Continuity Plan Template | Nonprofit New York (temporarily free to non-members)
- No Business Continuity Plan? Take These 4 Steps | The Nonprofit Risk Management Center
- What Nonprofit Board Members Should Be Doing Right Now to Address the COVID-19 Situation | BoardSource
- Guidance for Social Workers | National Association for Social Workers
- Information for Healthcare Professionals | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- FAQs Regarding COVID-19 and Human Capital, Tax Impact | CLA Connect
Communicating During a Crisis
- Communicating During an Outbreak or Public Health Investigation | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Coronavirus Communications Triage Kit | The Communications Network
- Communicating About the Coronavirus and Your Upcoming Events | Nonprofit Marketing Guide
Fundraising and Fund Development in Uncertain Times
- Stress Forces Fundraisers to Take New Approaches|The Chronicle of Philanthropy
- Fundraising in a Pandemic and Economic Downturn | The Better Fundraising Co.
- How to Fundraise in Uncertain Times: 10 Ways to Mitigate Revenue Loss from the Coronavirus | Alyce Lee Stansbury on the NLC Blog
- 4 Ways to Engage Major Donors During the Covid-19 Crisis
- Nonprofit Fundraising Events during Coronavirus – Virtual? Cancel? Postpone? | Abra Annes
- Market Drops and Crisis: Fundraising Lessons and Your Lighthouse | John Pepperdine, Making Philanthropy Work Strategies
- How to Change a Physical Event to a Virtual Conference | Communique
- Frequently updated compilation of COVID-19 Fundraising Advice | Bloomerang
- COVID-19 Funding Summary | Candid
- Coronavirus Grants | Grant Watch
- COVID-19 Concerns in Grantseeking | Foundant
- Fundraising during COVID-19 | Association of Fundraising Professionals
- Now is the Time to Invest in Fundraising | Philanthropy.com
Tips for Working Remotely & Leading Virtual Teams
- Maintaining Motivation and Morale While Leading Your Team Virtually | Margarita Sarmiento on the NLC Blog
- 10 Tips for Working from Home Effectively | Ellen Nastir on the NLC Blog
- Getting Started with Microsoft Teams | Techsoup
- A Good Time to Get Good at Virtual Meetings | By Kristen Grimm, president of Spitfire
- Nonprofit Resources for Remote Work During the Covid-19 Outbreak
- Understanding Videoconferencing Tools Available to Your Nonprofit
- How Charities Can Make Working From Home Work for Everyone
- What It Takes to Run a Great Virtual Meeting | Harvard Business Review
- Building Trust While Working Remotely | Ford Foundation
- Remote Work Quick-Guide for Nonprofit Organizations | Montana Nonprofit Association
- Remote Team Resources | Prepare Respond Serve
- Tips for Leading Your Team Through Stressful Times[JD4]
- Leading Your Nonprofit in a Time of Pandemic | GGM Nonprofit Consulting
Tampa Bay Resources
- Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund | Funding opportunity for critical nonprofit organizations in Desoto, Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas and Sarasota counties
- Feeding Tampa Bay Breakspot Meals | Meals for children 18 and under, during designated hours at designated sites in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Sumter Counties
- Feeding Tampa Bay Trinity Café | Serving to-go meals at both locations
- HART COVID-19 FAQ & Service Updates
- City of Tampa COVID-19 Info and Resources | Includes info on social services, business relief, disability resources, volunteering, event updates, bar and restaurant updates, and more
- City of Tampa | Text TAMPAREADY or TAMPALISTA to 888-777 for emergency alerts
- City of Tampa | Text TAMPABIZ to 888-777 for business resources and updates
- City of Tampa’s Recovery Hotline | 1-833-TPA-INFO (872-4636) | Hotline for social services and business relief is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Hillsborough County Government YouTube Channel | Live and Recorded updates on COVID-19
- Pinellas County COVID-19 Info and Resources
- City of St. Petersburg COVID-19 Info and Resources
- Coronavirus Assistance Center | United Way Suncoast
- New Tool Helps Nonprofits Recover from COVID-19 Impact | SVP Tampa Bay
- Meals On Wheels 4 Kids St. Petersburg
- 211 Tampa Bay COVID-19 Resources
Maintaining Physical & Mental Wellness
- How Communities Can Prevent Panic in Uncertain Times|PublicHealthDegrees.org
- Telehealth and Online Mental Health Resources During COVID-19 Pandemic|Sunshine Behavioral Health
- CDC Travel Notices
- CDC Guidance on Coughing & Sneezing Etiquette
- CDC Guidance on Proper Handwashing
- Disinfectants You Can Use Against Coronavirus | CNN
- Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations during COVID-19 Outbreak | World Health Organization
- Managing Anxiety and Stress Related to COVID-19 | CDC
- Reducing Stigma Related to COVID-19 | CDC
- Pandemic Panic? These 5 Tips Can Help You Regain Your Calm | NPR
- 15 Ways to Practice Self-care in the Time of Coronavirus | Quartz
- Free 24/7 Bilingual Helpline Open to Provide Emotional Support during COVID-19 Health Crisis | Florida Blue
Parenting During the Coronavirus
- Prioritizing Wellness: Responsible Decision Making during COVID-19 | Frameworks of Tampa Bay
- Dar prioridad al bienestar: Toma de decisiones responsables durante COVID-19 | Frameworks of Tampa Bay
- Article to Talk About the Coronavirus to Children for Teachers and Parents
- Just for Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus | NPR
- How to Talk About the Coronavirus to Children in Spanish | Crónica Balear
- Talking to Kids About COVID-19 | National Association of School Psychologists
- Parents Need Stress Relief Too | New York Times
Recorded Events
- RECORDING: The Philanthropy® Show: Uncertain Times. Special Guests Dave Biemesderfer, Beth Kanter, Emily Benham
- RECORDING: “Event Planning and COVID-19” & “Alternatives to Meeting in Person” | Washington Nonprofits
- RECORDING: “COVID-19: What should nonprofits be thinking about?” | Washington Nonprofits
- RECORDING: Public Policy Implications for Human Services Organizations Slide Deck | Alliance for Strong Families and Communities
- RECORDING: Alliance Member Discussion on the Impact of the Virus on Your Communities Slide Deck and Recording | Alliance for Strong Families and Communities
- RECORDING: Virtual Summit: Leading Through Crisis with John C. Maxwell
Government Agency Websites Dedicated to COVID-19
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- U.S. Department of Education
- U.S. Department of Agriculture
- U.S. Department of Labor
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- U.S. Department of State
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration Coronavirus Updates
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
Additional COVID-19 Nonprofit Response & Resource Pages
- Bridgespan COVID-19 Resources for Nonprofits and Funders
- Chronicle of Philanthropy COVID-19 Resources for Nonprofits
- Council on Foundations COVID-19 Resources
- Independent Sector COVID-19 Resources
- National Council of Nonprofits COVID-19 Resources
- Nonprofit Finance Fund COVID-19 Resources
- Washington Nonprofits COVID-19 Resources
- Crowd-Sourced COVID-19 Nonprofit and Philanthropy Resource List
- Florida Nonprofit Alliance COVID-19 Resources
- Florida Philanthropic Network COVID-19 Resources
- Tech Soup Resources for Nonprofits Impacted by COVID-19
- Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Nonprofit Needs List
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