COVID-19 Nonprofit Resource Library

The coronavirus pandemic has millions of people hunkered down in their homes, social distancing and asking themselves “What’s next?” While we certainly don’t have all the answers, here at Qgiv we exist to help nonprofits grow and succeed. To make this time easier for nonprofits, we’ve compiled a list of resources.

We’ll be updating this page regularly and encourage you to come back to check for updates. If there are any resources you think should be added, send us an email.

Donor Communication

If you communicate with your donors by posting on social media, sending email newsletters, or direct mail updates, don’t stop! Your supporters still want to hear from you during this time. Of course, they don’t expect you to pretend that everything is “charity as usual.” Use the resources below to help guide your donor communication.

• Emphasizing Communication and Community During Emergencies, Qgiv
• COVID-19: Using the Right Tone in Crisis Appeals, Action Graphics
• 10 Important Donor Types To Communicate To During the Coronavirus Outbreak, Bloomerang
• Experts Urge Charities to Communicate Their Needs Clearly to Their Donors, The Chronicle of Philanthropy
• Donor Communications During a Crisis News Cycle, Vanessa Chase
• Social Media & COVID-19: How to Communicate on Social Media During a Crisis, Later
• (Webinar!) How to Message During the Crisis, Wild Woman Fundraising

COVID-19 Fundraising

Need doesn’t cease simply because it seems like the world has stopped. Many nonprofits are facing even greater need due to the coronavirus! Use the resources below to craft asks and fundraising appeals in response to the virus.

• Moving to a Digital First Fundraising Strategy During a Crisis, Action Graphics
• How Will the Coronavirus Impact Your Fundraising? Action Graphics
• What the CARES Act Means for Nonprofits, Qgiv
• Empower Your Supporters With DIY Fundraisers, Qgiv
• Best Practice Examples from Food Banks Fundraising During COVID-19, Qgiv
• 8 Steps for Successful Fundraising During the Corona Virus Crisis, Amy Eisenstein
• Generational Giving: How to Apply Donor Preferences to Emergency Fundraising Strategies, Qgiv
• Emergency Grant Resources, Grants Plus
• Free Resources for Creating a Coronavirus Appeal, Mark Phillips
• Avoid the 3 Biggest Mistakes of Fundraising in a Recession, Marc A. Pitman
• Coronavirus and Fundraising: What to Expect and How to Prepare, Gail Perry
• Coronavirus Impacting Your Nonprofit? Here’s What to Do, Network for Good
• Best Practice Examples from Food Banks Fundraising During COVID-19, Qgiv
• (Webinar!) Fundraising in Uncertain Times, Qgiv and Rachel Muir
• (Webinar!) How Nonprofits Can Navigate COVID-19, Pamela Grow
• (Webinar!) Grant Seeking During the COVID-19 Crisis-Why Your Nonprofit Shouldn’t Press Pause, Grants Plus

Event Management and Planning

Spring event season has been hit hard by the coronavirus. If you are looking to cancel, postpone, or transition an event to a virtual format, the tools below will help you make the best decision.

• (Webinar!) Tools and Strategies for Virtual Fundraising Events, Qgiv
• (Webinar!) Coronavirus and What You Need to Know About Postponing and Cancelling Events, Charity How To
• What to Do If You Have to Cancel Your Event Because of COVID-19, Qgiv
• 4 Tips to Turn a Silent Auction Into a Virtual Party, Qgiv
• Tips for Hosting a Virtual Peer-to-Peer Event, Qgiv
• Coronavirus: What You Need to Know About Cancelling an Event and Liability Risks, EventMB Studio
• Communicating About the Coronavirus and Your Upcoming Events, Nonprofit Marketing Guide
• How to Salvage Your Fundraising Event During the COVID 19 Crisis, Get Fully Funded

Working from Home

Working and connecting with your nonprofit colleagues doesn’t need to stop just because you’re at home. Remote work is becoming more and more common in the digital age, so there are plenty of resources to make it easier. Check out the resources below to make this time easier for you and your team.

• Three Tips to Ready Your Team for Remote Work, Qgiv
• Work From Home Self Care: 11 Tips for Fundraisers, Mazarine Treyz
• Have You Been Sent Home to Work? Here Are 7 Tips for Working Remotely, Nonprofit Marketing Guide
• My Advice On Working From Home – After 10 Years of Doing It Successfully, Julia Campbell
• You’re Working At Home During The Pandemic. Here’s How To Do It (And Keep The Peace), Julie Morgenstern
• How To Use Zoom Video Conferencing During Coronavirus Social Distancing, Syeda Khaula Saad
• Nonprofit Resources for Remote Work During the COVID-19 Outbreak, TechSoup.
• Key Tips for Working Remotely for Your Nonprofit, TechSoup

Conclusion

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