Nonprofits are on the front line of the response to crises and needs. Here are some resources to help your organization during this unprecedented time.
Fundraising Resources and Training
COVID-19 Help from Rachel Muir – Listing of available resources and training from many sources.
COVID-19 Nonprofit and Fundraising Resources
– Industry Resources for Foundations and Grantmaking Organizations
– Funding for Coronavirus (COVID-19) including a funding opportunities section, a funding summary, and news items. “Key Tips to Help Your Nonprofit Best Navigate the New Normal” article.
Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) has a COVID-19 page including impact and critical needs and “Philanthropy and COVID-19 in the First Half of 2020” report.
Children’s Services Council of Broward – Includes information on 
Communicating with Children about COVID-19, Emergency Funding, Employment, Leadership During a Crisis, Staying Healthy and Supplies & Goods, plus Staying Afloat webinar.
Council on Foundations COVID-19 Resource Hub including council resources, curated external resources and links to response funds.
COVID Pandemic Economic Impact on the Nonprofit Sector newsletter article
Governance Issues Relating to COVID-19 newsletter article
Resources for Human Resources Departments During Crisis newsletter article
Tax Breaks for Donations in the CARES Act newsletter article
Unexpected Benefits of Going Virtual newsletter article
Virtual Event Tips newsletter article
Work from Home Tips newsletter article
Candid is offering free public access to FDO Essential for the duration of the COVID-19 crisis. Please contact us for the temporary link. Click here for more information.
Global Giving has COVID-19 Resources for Nonprofits
COVID-19 Resources covering Communications, Community Impact, Human Resources, Organizational Sustainability, and Public Policy. Recent articles include Summary of Nonprofit Provisions in the HEALS Act and The Impact of COVID-19 on Large and Mid-Sized Nonprofits.
Florida Nonprofits’ technology partner, LAN Infotech, shared some tips for working remotely securely and an article on “Make remote work work for you“. They are also offering a free Ultimate Productivity Guide eBook. Also, an article on Remote Connectivity Risks The COVID-19 Crisis Created and how to address them.
Microsoft is offering resources including a blog on working remotely during challenging times and is offering Microsoft Teams for free during the crisis.
has a COVID-19 Resource Center to help with all HR concerns due to the pandemic.
Nonprofit Resources for Remote Work During the COVID-19 Outbreak and Resources for Nonprofits Impacted by COVID-19. The COVID-19 Response Fund helps grassroots nonprofits make critical technology investments. TechSoup is hosting virtual workshops covering tools, strategies and resources to help nonprofits manage remote workers. TechSoup’s COVID-19 Forum is an online message board dedicated to nonprofit topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Resources for Nonprofits
The Bridgespan Group’s mission is to strengthen the ability of mission-driven organizations and philanthropists.
Information about public health and clinical research and the latest on COVID-19.
National Institutes of Health Community Engagement Alliance
US Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Outbreak
Johns Hopkins University has tracking that follows global cases and trends, updated daily plus updated statistics on the COVID-19 Dashboard by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE)
World Health Organization offers the COVID-19 Dashboard and Interactive timeline on COVID-19
Financial Resources
- CARES Act: How to Apply for Nonprofit Relief Funds by Independent Sector
- COVID-19 Foundation Response Funds from the Council of Foundations
- SBA & Treasury PPP FAQ from Montana Nonprofits
- PPP Loan Forgiveness Calculator from Montana Nonprofits
- GrantStation list of Grant Opportunities Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Be sure you always know the source of information and use only trusted, reliable sites like Independent Sector, Candid and Florida Nonprofits. Research teams have noted that domains related to coronavirus are 50% more likely to be malicious.
Click here for more resources and information for larger nonprofits.
Unemployment Information
The COVID pandemic resulted in over 1.64 million job losses to the Nonprofit Sector. The Florida Nonprofits’ Career Center allows job seekers to post their resumes for free and has candidates for all positions in the nonprofit sector.
New Report on Nonprofit Job Recovery – The Johns Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies reported that prior to COVID, nonprofit institutions accounted for at least 12.5 million total jobs. Nonprofits lost 1.64 million of those jobs and current estimates are 18 more months for total recovery. Read More.
Return to Work Resources
Return to Work Checklist for Nonprofits
COVID-19 Business Risk Assessment Tool from the Pennsylvania Dept. of Health
Sample Coronavirus (COVID-19) Company Policy
Compass for the Crisis: Nonprofit Decision-Making resource from The Bridgespan Group is helpful for guidance on reopening.
Iconic IT blog: Reopening Business: Challenges We All Will Face including social distancing and IT Challenges
COVID-19 Physical Resource Offers to Nonprofits
Clean restrooms wherever they’re needed, free to nonprofits – Sloan Valve is offering nonprofits the use of one of its high-end bathroom trailers at no cost. This luxury bathroom trailer is equipped with the newest toilets, touchless faucets/
Free COVID-19 Testing for Nonprofits – Lab 24, a Molecular Diagnostic Lab in South Florida, is collaborating with a lot of nonprofit organizations and clinics in providing free COVID-19 testing to individuals who are uninsured, or recipients of Medicare/Medicaid, working with the Federal Government through the Cares Act. Contact Cristina Ravard cravard@lab24inc.com or 561.699.4209 to schedule testing events.
For Parents
Children’s Services Council of Broward – Includes information on Communicating with Children about COVID-19, Emergency Funding, Employment, Leadership During a Crisis, Staying Healthy, and Supplies & Goods.
Remote Learning for Kids So Parents Can Work
Junior Achievement of South Florida, in partnership with Community After School, is offering a remote learning program utilizing a 60,000 sq. foot learning center to families who need a safe place for children to learn. If you need to go to work outside the home, this is a solution for your family. JA Learning Pods provide a safe, supervised place for your child to participate in their school learning as well as other activities to keep them engaged. Click here to register for JA Remote Learning.
During this time when many schools are virtual and parents are unable to stay home all day with their children, Jack & Jill will be offering Learning Pods. A Pod is a safe and supervised on-campus option for 2nd – 5th grade students enrolled in remote learning from other Broward County schools. Children will receive the benefits of being in a safe, educational environment while participating in virtual learning connectivity to their school.
Supermoms of Broward has a Facebook post with free resources and kids’ activities
Podcasts
CARES Act & Your Business
Assistance for Employers & Employees
A Small Business Owner’s Perspective of the Crisis
Caring For Your Mind, Body & Spirit
FPL’s Efforts to Assist Customers Across Florida
Helpful Webinars
Raising Funds in the COVID-19 Era free on-demand video from Candid Learning.
Attaining Corporate and Philanthropic Support During COVID-19 free on-demand video from Candid Learning.
COVID-19 & Nonprofit Response: Health, Fundraising, and Risk Assessment: Leadership in Times of a Health Crisis. Health professionals, fundraising experts and risk management authorities provide guidance during a one-hour webinar. This free webinar is a public service presentation by The NonProfit Times and Gallagher for nonprofit managers to tap expertise on the how and why of responses you might consider to meet these challenges in fundraising, health and risk areas.
We have had an excellent longstanding partnership with LAN Infotech. In past years, our organizations have teamed up to help many nonprofits search for grants and train them on how to use the latest technology to reach new donors and perform their mission more effectively. LAN Infotech donates funds for Candid’s Funding Information Network access annually, as well as, donates its staff’s time to search for grants and technology training. This pro-bono service is unique and has been important to many nonprofits in Florida.
With the current Covid-19 crisis in Florida, thousands of nonprofits are struggling to communicate and collaborate with their staff, board members and volunteers. As an example, some nonprofits are first responders and their administrators and coordinators are working remotely. Their jobs are very demanding. It is absolutely critical that the administrators be able to communicate efficiently and effectively. Not being able to collaborate is detrimental to their organization and the communities they serve. LAN Infotech is providing pro-bono Microsoft Teams training to nonprofits at a time when our community needs it the most. Working together, we hope to help thousands of nonprofits and millions of the constituents they serve throughout Florida.