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
Navigating the CARES Act
- April 2: Navigating the CARES Act Webinar | Independent Sector
- CARES Act: How to Apply for Nonprofit Relief Funds | Independent Sector
- Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act: What Small Businesses Need to Know | US Chamber of Commerce
- Coronavirus Emergency Loans: Small Business Guide and Checklist | US Chamber of Commerce
- Loans Available for Nonprofits in the CARES Act | National Council of Nonprofits
- Nonprofit Guide to Accessing Capital Through the 2020 CARES Act | The Kresge Foundation
- Crisis Funding and Debt: What Organizations Need to Know | Nonprofit Finance Fund
Business Strategy & HR Support
- From Sustainability to Survivability: 5 Steps Nonprofits Must Take to Survive the Coronavirus Pandemic | Steve Zimmerman on the NLC Blog
- CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to COVID-19 | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Getting Your Workplace Ready for COVID-19 | World Health Organization
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Workplace Tips for Employees | U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Guidance for Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus | U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Customizable Workplace Flyer | U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Coronavirus Response Toolkit | U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- 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
- How Nonprofits & Foundations Can Use Scenario Planning to Prepare for Coronavirus
- 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
- Nonprofit Insurance and COVID-19 | Council Services Plus, part of the New York Council of Nonprofits
- 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
- LiveSafe Covid-19 Safety Resources Communications App | LiveSafe
- 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
- 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
- Tips for Deciding Whether to Hold or Cancel a Fundraising Event
- 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
- Tools for Virtual Events | Higher Logic
- Frequently updated compilation of COVID-19 Fundraising Advice | Bloomerang
- COVID-19 Funding Summary | Candid
- Coronavirus Grants | Grant Watch
Tips for Working Remotely & Leading Virtual Teams
- 10 Tips for Working from Home Effectively | Ellen Nastir on the NLC Blog
- 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
- Jump Start Your Remote Working Environment | 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
- Hillsborough County Schools Grab and Go Meals for Students | Meals for students 18 and under, distributed at 23 designated locations Monday-Friday, March 23 through April 15, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- 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
- Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART) | Starting 3/23, HART service will be FREE to youth 18 and under with valid School or HART Youth ID until regular classes resume
- 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 COVID-19 Info and Resources
- 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
- Tampa Bay Chamber News & Resources
- Coronavirus Assistance Center | United Way Suncoast
- New Tool Helps Nonprofits Recover from COVID-19 Impact | SVP Tampa Bay
- New Foundation Launches Jobs Catalyst, Connects Laid Off Workers With Nonprofits in Need | St. Pete Catalyst
- St. Petersburg Foundation COVID-19 Resources
- Meals On Wheels 4 Kids St. Petersburg
- 211 Tampa Bay COVID-19 Resources
Maintaining Physical & Mental Wellness
- CDC Travel Notices
- CDC Guidance on Coughing & Sneezing Etiquette
- CDC Guidance on Proper Handwashing
- Disinfectants You Can Use Against Coronavirus | CNN
- Flattening the Curve in the Tri-Cities: Coronavirus readiness and community resilience | John Roach on Tumbleweird
- Social Distancing: This Is Not a Snow Day | Ariadne Labs
- Guidance on Mental Health in the Age of Coronavirus | UN Health Agency’s Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
- 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
- Information and Free Tutoring for Families During COVID-19 School Closures
- Information for Teachers During COVID-19 School Closures
- 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
- Tampa Bay YMCA Offering Childcare for Healthcare and First Responders | Tampa Bay Times
- Parents Need Stress Relief Too | New York Times
Upcoming and Recorded Events
- April 3: Coronavirus and Nonprofit Grants: Tactics and Strategies to Help You Adapt | Charity How To
- April 8: Philanthropic Efforts to Battle COVID-19 Around the Corner and Around the World | Stanford Social Innovation Review
- RECORDING: FREE Webinar: Strategies for Working Remotely During Uncertain Times | Nonprofit Leadership Center
- RECORDING: COVID-19: Adapting our Fundraising Strategy | Washington Nonprofits
- 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: “Prepare for COVID-19” | Tech Impact
- 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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