The Chronicle of Philanthropy has collected a list of webinars, briefings, forums, and other online sessions to help our audience navigate this difficult time. If you would like your session to be considered for our weekly listing of events, please submit it here.
Monday, April 13
Human Services and Covid-19: Sharing Challenges, Successes, and Advice
Monday, April 13, at 12:00 PM CT, Free
Hosted by Campbell & Company
We’ve all been thrown into a new reality over the past weeks, facing uncertainty at every turn. In difficult times, it’s even more important to learn from one another. Campbell & Company invites you to bring your questions, challenges, and success stories to this conversational webinar designed for the human services sector. In the first half, presenters will discuss what they’re hearing in conversations with human services organizations and suggest strategies for navigating the current environment. The second half will be devoted to audience questions and comments. We’ll answer your inquiries and ask you to share your experiences with your peers.
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Tuesday, April 14
Responding to the Covid-19 Crisis: Making Direct Cash Payments Work
Tuesday, April 14, at 2:00 to 2:30 PM ET, Free
Hosted by Urban Institute
Join Sarah Rosen Wartell, president of the Urban Institute, for the first installment in Urban’s new conversation series, Evidence to Action. During this virtual event, Jack Smalligan, senior policy fellow at the Urban Institute, and David Kamin, professor of law at New York University School of Law, will join Wartell to discuss a key question facing federal policymakers: How can we get economic resources to those who need them most in time to respond to their urgent needs?
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Covid-19: Making Effective Rapid Response Grants
Tuesday, April 14, at 2:00 PM ET, Free
Hosted by Center for Disaster Philanthropy
With Covid-19 there seem to be more questions than answers, particularly for funders who want to respond effectively and efficiently. This series of seven webinars will bring expert panelists together to address some of the most pressing issues, including getting money out the door quickly, supporting vulnerable populations and managing other disasters in the midst of the pandemic. The first webinar on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 2 p.m. ET will explore how funders can respond to community needs by getting money out the door quickly, while maintaining accuracy and accountability.
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SOS: Investing in Nonprofit Workforce During the Pandemic
Tuesday, April 14, at 3:00 PM ET, Free
Hosted by Fund the People
A briefing and conversation on investing in the nonprofit workforce during (and beyond) the Covid-19 pandemic. Featuring Tim Delaney (National Council of Nonprofits), Mary Morten (The Morten Group), Rusty Stahl (Fund the People).
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Wednesday, April 15
Supporting Immigrants During the Covid-19 Crisis
Wednesday, April 15, at 10:00 to 11:30 AM PDT, Free
Hosted by Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees
Join GCIR to learn from leaders in the immigrant rights movement on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic about how philanthropy must significantly increase grantmaking dollars, shift grantmaking practices, embrace risk, and assert leadership to meet the challenges of this moment.
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Navigating Covid-19 for Nonprofits: From Financial Triage to Scenario Planning
Wednesday, April 15, at 12:00 to 1:00 PM ET, Free
Hosted by Wallace Foundation
In these unprecedented times, many nonprofit organizations are being challenged in a variety of ways, including shifting staffing structures, sudden changes in service delivery or capacity, and current or future loss of revenue. These changes can put the financial health and resilience of nonprofits at risk. This webinar will review some of the key areas organizations should consider focusing on and provide tools they can use in navigating this process.
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Establishing a Covid-19 Charitable Assistance Program
Wednesday, April 15, at 2:00 to 3:00 PM ET, Free
Hosted by Independent Sector
The widescale impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has left many low-income individuals and families throughout the country and world with an unexpected loss of critical income, while still faced with basic monthly living expenses. Many nonprofit organizations, including those that do not typically provide emergency hardship assistance to those in need, are looking for ways to assist individuals and families during this challenging time. Join this webinar on April 15 at 2 pm ET, presented jointly by law firm Perlman & Perlman and Independent Sector, for answers to the key questions your nonprofit organization may have when considering the establishment of a financial hardship assistance program.
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Thursday, April 16
NFF Webinar #2: Managing Through Uncertainty - Part 1
Thursday, April 16, at 1:00 to 2:00 PM ET, Free
Hosted by Nonprofit Finance Fund
Join us for a discussion about the tough decisions that lie ahead for nonprofit leaders. We will offer practical steps for financial decision making that balances immediate needs and priorities with medium-and long-term recovery goals, preparing organizations for the aftermath of the crisis. Session #1 (April 16) will cover: moving from Responding to Recovery into Resilience, cash management and planning strategies, budgeting in times of uncertainty.
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Policy Town Hall on Covid-19 Response
Thursday, April 16, at 2:00 to 3:00 PM ET, Free
Hosted by Independent Sector
Nonprofit organizations and the people they serve are scrambling to keep up with implementation of the CARES Act, while policymakers in Congress are formulating their wish lists for further legislation. Hear the latest developments from Capitol Hill and how your organization can get involved.
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Friday, April 17
NFF Webinar #3: Managing Through Uncertainty - Part 2
Friday, April 17, at 1:00 to 2:00 PM ET, Free
Hosted by Nonprofit Finance Fund
Join us for a discussion about the tough decisions that lie ahead for nonprofit leaders. We will offer practical steps for financial decision making that balances immediate needs and priorities with medium-and long-term recovery goals, preparing organizations for the aftermath of the crisis. Session #2 (April 17) will cover: common financial strategies for managing in crisis, practical advice for completing a financial scenario plan, best practices for communicating and reflecting on the financial impact of Covid-19.
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