This is a time of uncertainty, a time of fear, and a time when the challenges of the moment can seem overwhelming. A nonprofit Executive I spoke with yesterday captured the feelings of many when she said, "It feels as though my Board, staff, donors, and volunteers are all looking to me to be a pandemic expert and know exactly how to respond." As nonprofits around the country navigate new and rapidly changing realities, leaders are discussing:
Operational contingencies
Loss of funding
Potential shifts in Board meetings
Policy changes to address the wellbeing of staff members and those served by the mission
Status of upcoming events
To all the amazing nonprofit leaders out there, you are not alone. We are in this together. Helpful resources are being created to provide guidance during these uncertain times and I have pulled some of them together in one place for you as links below. As we navigate these choppy waters together, I am available to serve as a thought partner, facilitator, or sounding board. By supporting one another and sharing information and ideas, we will get through this together.
COVID-19: RESOURCES FOR NONPROFIT LEADERS
Leadership:
Source: Civitas Strategies
How To Quickly Set Up A Work-From-Home Program
Source: Skye HR Consulting
Running Effective Virtual #Nonprofit Meetings: 9 Best Practices for Facilitating Engagement
Source: Beth Kanter
Board Role/Governance:
Nonprofit Governance: Coronavirus and COVID-19
Source: Nonprofit Law Blog
Legislation and Advocacy:
An Appeal to Congress to Include Nonprofits in Packages for Relief and Stimulus
Source: Nonprofit Quarterly
Role of Funders and Philanthropic Response:
6 Steps for Grant Makers to Take Now to Ensure Nonprofits Recover From Coronavirus Spread
Source: The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Coronavirus ‘Rapid Response’ Funds Proliferate as Threat Grows
Source: The Chronicle of Philanthropy