A survey on the impact of COVID-19 on large and mid-sized nonprofit organizations by Independent Sector revealed that the pandemic and the resulting economic shutdown has had significant effects on the services, operations, and the people working in the nonprofit sector. 83% of organizations reported a decline in revenues, including a decline in earned revenue from events or other activities, and a reduction in individual giving and grants received. These events have hit both the organizations’ ability to fulfill their missions (71% reported a reduction in services or available operations) and their ability to retain employees (a majority either laid off or furloughed employees between February and May 2020).
Independent Sector has curated resources to offer support and guidance as you navigate unprecedented operational circumstances (and plan for what comes next). Here is some help for Human Resources in this crisis and beyond.
Adapting Your Nonprofit’s Sick-Leave Policy during Covid-19 article from Independent Sector.
Consider These Benefit Issues Before You Furlough or Terminate Employees from the Society for HR Management.
COVID-19 and the Fair Labor Standards Act from the US Department of Labor.
How Four Organizations Encourage Togetherness Among Their Remote Workforce from LinkedIn.
How to Make Your Teams Stronger in a Crisis from Bain & Company.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Large and Mid-Sized Nonprofits fact sheet from Independent Sector.
Managing Coronavirus Layoffs with Compassion from the Harvard Business Review.
Nonprofit Resources for Remote Work During the COVID-19 Outbreak from TechSoup.
Summary of Nonprofit Provisions in the HEALS Act from Independent Sector.
Independent Sector has also curated resources to help nonprofits with Communications, Community Impact, Organizational Sustainability, and Public Policy. Click here to see these resources.