We understand that this is a difficult time for your organization. We have compiled a list of resources that may be helpful to you as you continue your work in supporting and uplifting our community.
Capital Region Community COVID-19 Response Fund
The CARES Act/Stimulus Bill and Nonprofits
Your organization should connect with your local bank now. In accordance with the advice of the NY Funders Alliance, we are encouraging you to follow up with your financial institutions as soon as possible and work with financial advisors to determine how best to utilize the resources. Specifically, you will want to work with banks offering 7(a) loans.
Highlights from the CARES Act for Nonprofits
- Paycheck Protection Program ($350 billion)
- Zero-fee loans for up to $10 million for payroll – forgiven if businesses retain employees and salary levels.
- Economic Injury Grants ($10 billion)
- $10,000 to small businesses and non-profits grants while waiting for the Paycheck Protection Program to process.
- Used for payroll, increased production costs, pay business obligations.
- The intent is to get this to recipients in 3 days.
- Apply for an emergency loan: Loans Available for Nonprofits in the CARES Act
- National Council of Nonprofits: Initial Analysis of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) (S. 748)
- CARES Act Nonprofit Summary
- The Small Business Owners Guide to the CARES Act
- What the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Means to Nonprofits
- CARES Act Presentation with BST on 04.03.2020
- CARES Act Presentation with BST Audio
- NYS Attorney General Guidance on Coronavirus Resources and Warnings about Consumer Scams
- NYCON Paycheck Protection Program Round 2 Prep and Round 1 Implementation Slides
Virtual Training
- Free Webinars/Training for Nonprofits
- Nonprofit University by the Institute for Nonprofit Leadership and Community Development
- NYCON Trainings
- Northern Rivers Family Services Training
- Center for Public Health Workforce Development
Communications
- Public Relations Society of America Crisis Communications Resources
- US Chamber of Commerce Response Toolkit
- Helpful Coronavirus communications for charities
- Nonprofit Communications Example during COVID-19
- How to Future-Proof Your Nonprofit In the Age of Coronavirus: 7 Steps to Thrive (Not Just Survive) Recording
- How to Future-Proof Your Nonprofit In the Age of Coronavirus: 7 Steps to Thrive (Not Just Survive) Slides
- Storytelling in the Digital Age Workbook – Julia Campbell
- Strategies for Stepping up Social Media Game Slides
- Strategies for Stepping up Social Media Game Recording
Development
- Association of Fundraising Professionals Coronavirus/COVID-19 Resource Guide
- The Giving Institute COVID-19 Resources
- Donor Relations Guru COVID-19 Resources
- 8 Steps for Successful Fundraising During the Coronavirus Crisis
- COVID – 19: How to Prepare for Upcoming Events
- Coronavirus And Your 2020 Fundraising Goals: What Nonprofits Need To Know
- What you can do for your donors and others in Times of Crisis: COVID-19 Edition
- Free resources for creating a Coronavirus appeal
- How to Get Started with Facebook Fundraising at Your Nonprofit SLIDES
- Top Funding Sources for Nonprofits and Charities (2020)
Human Resources/Operations
- Nonprofit HR Coronavirus Digital Information Portal
- Northeast New York Coalition for Occupational Safety & Health Coronavirus Information and Resources for Workers
- Holding Accessible and Inclusive Virtual Meetings
- Center for Economic Growth’s List of Capital Region Facemask, Face Shield & Hand Sanitizer Manufacturers
- NYS Business Reopening Safety Plan Template
- NYS Business Council’s PPE Supplier List
- Capital Region Chamber Guide to Reopening
Funding Opportunities
- Adirondack Foundation Special and Urgent Needs Fund
- Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Columbia County COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund
- Dyson Foundation Response to COVID-19
- NYS Council on the Arts Emergency Funds Opportunities
- SEFCU’S Community Support Response to COVID-19
- Stewart’s COVID-19 Relief for Nonprofits
- The Tri-County United Way Community Response Fund
- Candid Funding for Coronavirus
Other Resources
- NYCON Nonprofit COVID-19 Resources
- National Council of Nonprofits Nonprofits and Coronavirus, COVID-19
- Alliance for Better Health COVID-19 Resources and Quick Links
- Capital Region Chamber Resources
- Rensselaer County Chamber Resources
- Saratoga County Chamber Resources
- NYS Business Council Managing the Coronavirus Resources
- Asian Americans Advancing Justice: Coronavirus/COVID-19 Resources to Stand Against Racism
- Equal Rights Advocate COVID-19 Resources
- SHINE Online Forum
- List of Arts Resources During the COVID-19 Outbreak