Grants and Funding During the COVID-19 Pandemic
It is now April 2020. No one reading this would’ve expected the fallout of the global pandemic that is COVID-19. We’re facing stay-at-home orders, many of our family and friends getting sick or dying from the coronavirus, and we will forever be changed by this incredible moment.
COVID-19 has devastated the economy and exposed the vulnerabilities in all of our industries, but especially the nonprofit industry. Many nonprofits who worked so hard to build a strong donor base and a comprehensive fundraising strategy have suddenly been crippled by closings and layoffs. Though some nonprofits have switched to virtual events to raise money and maintain their operations, much of their attention has turned to seeking grants to survive.
The silver lining in all of this chaos is the incredible response from local communities, Congress, government agencies, foundations and corporations. In the midst of the U.S. economy breaking down in front of our eyes, suddenly there has been an outpouring of support from literally everywhere. Nonprofits find themselves in a situation unlike any other - with multiple options to pursue funding and support.
The Nonprofit Startup Glossary: A Reference Guide
Welcome to the ultimate blog post of common nonprofit startup terms. Below I am explaining common terms you’ll see conducting your nonprofit’s business. Starting a nonprofit and navigating the startup phase can be hard enough. Imagine having to know all of the acronyms and terms all at once! It’s so tiring. The reality is that you will come across terms that you’ve never heard of, but now you have a resource to come back to when you’re in doubt. This post will be your ultimate guide and reference that you can come back to time and time again to refresh your memory.
Six Things We Can Learn from the Black Church About Fundraising
I grew up in a historically black church. Built in 1864, it first served as the only black school in the community and then transitioned into a Methodist church where the majority of the community went (if they were not Catholic) Today, my church is like most typical churches. We average about 120 members a Sunday, and we have remnants of very large families who have been there for decades. I still attend today and am actively involved.