COVID-19 Resources
The following is a compiled list of COVID-19 related articles, websites, factsheets, toolkits, and more that have previously appeared in the NHSA Exchange issues. If you would like to receive these newsletters directly to your inbox, sign up for our newsletters.
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Resources & Articles
Featured NHSA Resources
- Sample Messages for advocacy and fundraising during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Tip Sheets on Individualism and Fatalism – Follow these guides to avoid cuing up these strongly-held beliefs
- On-Demand Webinar: Human Service Messaging During the COVID-19 Crisis
- You can find the main Sector Leadership Spot and policy articles that appeared in these newsletters on our National Assembly Today blog.
In the order they were featured in past newsletters
- REPORT: “On the Frontlines: Nonprofits Led by People of Color Confront COVID-19 and Structural Racism” via Building Movement Project
- RESOURCE: “Crisis as a Catalyst: A Call for Race Equity and Inclusive Leadership” via ProInspire
- REPORT: “Facing a Pandemic: Families Living Together During COVID-19 and Thriving Beyond” via Generations United
- REPORT: “The Dual Crisis: How the COVID-19 Recession Deepens Racial and Economic Inequality Among Communities of Color” via CLASP
- WEBINAR: Remaking the Economy: COVID-19, Recovery, and the Black Community via NonProfit Quarterly On-Demand Recording
- RESOURCE: Mind Matters Now via The Dibble Institute
- RESOURCE: The Behavioral Side of COVID-19 via ideas42
- ARTICLE: 10 Recommendations for Reframing Public Health Messaging on COVID-19 via The Kresge Foundation
- WEBINAR: COVID-19 and Intergenerational Shared Sites: Lessons on promoting connections between young and old during a pandemic and beyond via Generations United On-Demand Recording
- WEBINAR: Pandemic & Protest: Perspectives from Nonprofit Leaders of Color via Building Movement Project On-Demand Recording
- WEBINAR: Family Well-Being and Child Welfare Services Against the Backdrop of COVID-19 via APHSA On-Demand Recording
- WEBINAR: Sustaining & Adapting Volunteer Engagement in our New Reality via Sterling Volunteers On-Demand Recording
- WEBSITE: COVID-19 Resource Center for Nonprofits via Donorbox Nonprofit Blog
- REPORT: “Parents, Teachers, and Distance Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Snapshot from Tulsa, OK” results of a study conducted by University of Oklahoma and Georgetown University
- “Nonprofits Won’t Survive Unless the Federal Government Helps More Medium-Size Groups” by Susan Dreyfus of the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities via The Chronicle of Philanthropy
- “12-Step Program Slogans Can Heal a COVID-19 World” via Youth Today
- Report – Main Street Lending 2.0: A Proposal to Support Our Most Vital Nonprofits via SeaChange
- “Moratorium on Juvenile Court Fees and Fines Can Ease Family Burdens During COVID-19” via Juvenile Justice Information Exchange
- “Amended and New State and Local Laws and Guidance on Paid Sick Days in Response to COVID-19” via CLASP
- “‘Crip Camp’ Documentary Inspires Self-Advocacy For Youth With Disabilities” via Youth Today
- “Why human services employees in communities are essential to combating COVID-19.” quoting Alliance for Strong Families and Communities via The Hill
- Results from Survey on NonProfit Access to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans via Alliance for Strong Families and Communities and NonProfit Times
- “Unemployment Compensation: A Guide for Child Care Stakeholders During the Coronavirus Pandemic” via CLASP
- “It’s Time to Talk About…What Board Commitment to Equity Looks Like in This Moment” via BoardSource
- “How to Help Struggling Kids During Coronavirus” via Juvenile Justice Information Exchange
- New Online Learning Center For U.S. Nonprofits/Agencies Serving Women in Transition or Recovery via Self Esteem Boston
- “Community-Based Organizations Struggle to Meet Shifting Needs of Older Adults During COVID-19” via National Council on Aging
- “5 Ways to Best Support Homeless Students During COVID-19” via Youth Today
- “When to ‘Return’: Questions Nonprofit Executives Need to Think About” via BoardSource
- Guidance and Resources for Managing Coronavirus Risks via Community Action Partnership
- Financial Resilience Center via National Disability Institute
- “Self-Care During the Covid-19 Outbreak” via National Council on Aging
- “Energy Infrastructure – Sources of Inequities and Policy Solutions for Improving Community Health and Wellbeing” via Community Action Partnership
- Pivoting During the Pandemic – The Fatherhood EFFECT Program via National Fatherhood Initiative
- “Youth With Disabilities Find Positivity During COVID-19 Pandemic” via Youth Today
- “Fundraising and Your Board During a Pandemic: Lean Into the Trends” via BoardSource
- Reimagining Volunteerism & Service Blog Series via Independent Sector
- Mental and Behavioral Health System Fixes During the COVID-19 Crisis, and Beyond via CLASP
- “Pandemic Is Chance For Leaders to Collaborate on Transforming Youth Justice” via Juvenile Justice Information Exchange
- “The Unequal Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on Households’ Financial Stability” via Prosperity Now
- “Remote Learning Also Works for Special Education Students” via Youth Today
- Financial Needs: COVID-19 Survey Results from Nonprofit Finance Fund
- Pandemic EBT: A Critical Opportunity for States Factsheet via Food Research and Action Center
- Useful Resources for Children and Families During the COVID-19 Crisis via Children’s Defense Fund
- “Quick & Dirty: Going Virtual Fast & Well” via BoardSource
- “Risk of Eviction High For Households With Kids, Especially During Coronavirus: Researcher” via Youth Today
- COVID-19 Updates & Resources via American Public Human Services Associations
- CARES Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund via U.S. Department of Education
- Coronavirus Volunteer Management Report via Track it Forward
- “Around U.S., Advocates Call For Emptying Juvenile Facilities Over COVID-19” via Juvenile Justice Information Exchange
- Volunteer Management Resources about Coronavirus via Track it Forward
- “Analysis of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act CARES Act” via National Council of Nonprofits
- FAQ for COVID-19 and Unemployment via 501(c) Services
- Collection of COVID-19 Resources for Families/Intergenerational Households via Generations United
- COVID-19 Resources for People With Disabilities, Families, and Service Providers via The Arc
- “Questions from the nonprofit sector: How Nonprofits and Board Members Can Respond to COVID-19” via BoardSource
- Resources for the Child Care Community on Coronavirus Response via CLASP
- Factsheet: The Impact of COVID-19 on the Social Sector via La Piana Consulting
- “Connecticut Advocates Urge Release of Juveniles, Other COVID-19 Safety Steps” via Juvenile Justice Information Exchange
- Tough Times Call for Tough Action: A Decision Framework for Nonprofit Leaders & Boards via SeaChange Capital Partners
- “A New Mission for Nonprofits During the Outbreak: Survival” quoting National Council of Nonprofits via The New York Times
- Coronavirus Crisis Comms Triage Kit via The Communications Network
- Promoting Financial Health and Resiliency for People with Disabilities and Their Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic via National Disability Institute
- COVID-19 Racial Equity and Social Justice Resources via Racial Equity Tools
- “After-school Programs Urged to Follow Health Officials’ Guidance on Coronavirus” via Youth Today
- “How Nonprofits Can Utilize the New Federal Laws Dealing with COVID-19” via Nonprofit Quarterly
- Caregivers Get Free Lyft Rides During COVID-19 via National Council on Aging
- State and Local COVID-19 Response Information compilation
- “Youth Justice Advocates Urge COVID-19 Fixes for Facilities” via Juvenile Justice Information Exchange
- COVID-19 Fact Sheet for Grandfamilies and Multigenerational Families via Generations United
- How Nonprofits and Board Members Can Respond to COVID-19 via BoardSource
- Sustainability to Survivability: 5 Nonprofit Finance Must-Do’s in the Time of COVID via Nonprofit Quarterly
- New Webinars and Online Discussion for Human Services Organizations Addressing Coronavirus via Alliance for Strong Families and Communities
- Ensuring Young Children Have Healthy Meals During the Coronavirus Pandemic via CLASP
- Nutrition/Food: COVID-19 Updates via Food Research and Action Center
- COVID-19 Resources for Older Adults & Caregivers via National Council on Aging
Funding Opportunities
In the order they were featured in past newsletters
- COVID-19 Funding Opportunities via Council on Foundations
- “Nonprofits Should Do Scenario Planning, Talk to Funders, Advisors Say” via Youth Today
- Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Information Sheet for Borrowers via U.S. Department of Treasury
- “Nonprofits Should Apply Now For PPP Funds While They Last, Advisor Says” via Youth Today
- Funding for Coronavirus (COVID-19) via Candid
- “Mission, Money & Markets: Nonprofit Guide to Accessing Capital Through the 2020 CARES Act” via The Kresge Foundation
- #GivingTuesdayNow Fundraising Campaign – May 5 via Giving Tuesday
- Financial Support for Programs via Afterschool Alliance
- “Loans Available for Nonprofits in the CARES Act” via National Council of Nonprofits