IN ADDITION TO the resources listed below, River Network has compiled a number of resources for dealing with the impacts of COVID-19, including general advice, managing stress and anxiety, social justice and equity concerns, and strategies for working remotely. For more information about community engagement and social distancing, see the resources HERE.
The UWLN team will continue to update this list as we find other useful information and resources. Feel free to contribute ideas in the comments as well.
Financial Resources
- Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program The Small Business Administration in coordination with state governors will provide low-interest (2.75%) loans to up to $2 million to nonprofits impacted by COVID-19
- United Way Grants for Nonprofits Check the United Way offices in your state
- An Ongoing Shared Document (New Economy Coalition) with National resources as well as sources listed by state
Fundraising Resources
- 8 Steps for Successful Fundraising During the Coronavirus Crisis (Amy Eisenstein)
- How Nonprofits Can Connect Virtually During Trying Times (Clairification) Virtual ways nonprofits can connect with supporters
- Coronavirus Fundraising & Donor Relations Tactics (Bloomerang) Things your nonprofit can do to remain steadfast as you navigate fundraising and donor relations during the coming months
- Fundraising in Tough Times (Stanford Social Innovation Review) How to survive in a challenging economy
Technology Resources
- How to Create an Effective Teleworking Program (Society for Human Resource Management)
- Considerations for a Remote Work Policy (Society for Human Resource Management)
- Remote Workers and Telecommuting Practices for Nonprofits (National Council of Nonprofits)
- Remote Working: Setting Yourself and Your Teams Up for Success (LinkedIn) Free 16-course e-learning series
- The Remote Option: Smart Technology for Creating Virtual Teams (Idealware) To support a virtual team, an organization has to think differently about operations and technology
Free or Low-Cost Telecommuting Resources
- Nonprofit Resources for Remote Work During the COVID-19 Outbreak (TechSoup) Resources (most of which are free) that can be implemented relatively quickly and with little to no external IT support
- DropBox Free Dropbox Business and HelloSign Enterprise subscriptions for 3 months to nonprofits focused on fighting COVID-19
- Emergency Remote Work Kits (LogMeIn) Free, organization-wide use of many LogMeIn products for 3 months
- Google Free access to Hangouts Meet, which allows up to 250 participants and live streaming up to 100,000 viewers per domain, and G-suite until July 1, 2020
- Jamm Free platform for voice and video collaboration for teams working remotely (integrates with Slack)
- Loom Video recording and sharing service offering boosts to free service plan, discounted prices on LoomPro, and free access for educational institutions through July 1, 2020
- Microsoft 365 Free 6 month trial of Microsoft 365 E1, with web-based Office apps and business services including email, file storage and sharing, meetings, and instant messaging
- QuickBooks Accounting and budgeting software at a discount for nonprofits through TechSoup (desktop and online platforms available)
- Quip (Salesforce) Free use of platform for remote teams to work collectively on documents, spreadsheets, and chat (for current Salesforce users only)
- Slack Free upgrades to paid plans for teams working on coronavirus pandemic research, response, or mitigation
- Zoom Online video and web conferencing platform at a discount for nonprofits through TechSoup. Center Members get a deeper discount through our money-saving partnership.
Government Response and Guidelines
- Coronavirus Tax Relief – (Internal Revenue Service) Updates, FAQs, and guidance
- Payroll Tax Credits – (U.S. Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of Labor) For paid sick leave and Family and Medical Leave Act
- SBA Emergency Loans – Guidance and available loans (see additional finanical resources below)
Health and Safety Resources
- Protecting Workers During a Pandemic (OSHA)
- Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) Information about pandemic planning in the workplace
- Get Your Workplace Ready for Pandemic Flu (CDC) Guidance for workers to help slow the spread of illness and for workplaces to develop new contingency plans or modify existing emergency operations plans that reflect considerations specific to your workplace setting and community
- When May Employers Require Workers to Self-Quarantine? (Society for Human Resource Management) When and where can employers draw the line for workers to stay away from the workplace after traveling
Business Continuity Resources
- Small Business Resilience Toolkit (Facebook) Framework for organizations that may not have the time or resources to create an extensive plan to recover from business interruptions
- No Business Continuity Plan? Take These 4 Steps (Nonprofit Risk Management Center) Quick-start framework to activate when your nonprofit is currently facing an interruption to operations
- Eight Steps for Managing Through Tough Times (Bridgespan) Steps that can help nonprofits weather economic uncertainty
- Sustainability to Survivability: 5 Nonprofit Finance Must-Do’s in the Time of COVID (Nonprofit Quarterly) As organizations struggle to maintain operations, payrolls, or both while revenue is decreasing, there are steps they can take to increase likelihood of success
- Mergers, Collaborations, and Strategic Alliances (National Council of Nonprofits) Consider the benefits and challenges of re-aligning resources, collaborating to increase efficiencies, or entering into a formal strategic alliance with another nonprofit(s)
- Nonprofit Mergers and Acquisitions: More Than a Tool for Tough Times (The Bridgespan Group) When implemented strategically, mergers and acquisitions can be a way to strengthen organizations’ effectiveness, spread best practices, expand reach, and do it all more cost-effectively
- The M Word: A Board Member’s Guide to Mergers (CompassPoint) Practical guide to help nonprofit board members, executives, and funders think through a merger
Communication Resources
- Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication (CDC) Plans, resources, and tools for communicating before, during, and after a public health crisis
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Crisis Communication Best Practices for Nonprofits (Prosper Strategies)
- Coronavirus Crisis Comms Triage Kit (The Communications Network) Best practices, resources, and examples of effective crisis communications from foundations and nonprofits
Employee Benefits and Human Resources
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers (U.S. Department of Labor)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Workplace: Legal and Regulatory Considerations (HUB International) Guidance to help employers understand the legal and regulatory considerations associated with responding to illness in the workplace (including but not limited to the Coronavirus)
- Know Your Rights: Your Employment and COVID-19 (Pisgah Legal) Facts on paid leave, unemployment insurance, and safe work
- COVID-19 and the Fair Labor Standards Act Questions and Answers (U.S. Department of Labor)
- COVID-19 and the Family and Medical Leave Act Questions and Answers (U.S. Department of Labor)
- Self-Insured Nonprofits and Unemployment Insurance (National Council of Nonprofits) Policymakers should consider thoughtful policy solutions that address nonprofit-specific provisions in federal and state unemployment insurance laws
- Are We Covered? Your Nonprofit’s Insurance Policies and COVID-19 Claims (Nonprofit Risk Management Center)
Event Management Resources
- COVID-19: Is Your Event Covered? (Professional Convention Management Association) Make informed decisions regarding meetings and events and communicate appropriately with meeting vendors, attendees, and stakeholders
- Key Planning Recommendations for Mass Gatherings in the Context of the Current COVID-19 Outbreak (WHO)
- Coronavirus: What You Need to Know About Cancelling an Event and Liability Risks (EventMB)
- Interpreting Force Majeure Clauses (Venable LLP) Knowing how to interpret a force majeure clause will help your organization make informed decisions about whether you will be able to cancel your meeting or event without liability
- Your Spring Event Was Cancelled by COVID-19, Now What? (Institute of Net) Immediate actions on what to do to cancel your event, salvage its value, and reschedule moving forward