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 27
Pinpointing Vulnerability: Real-Time Safety Net Data to Help Grant Makers Respond
Monday, April 27, at 2:00 PM ET, Free
Hosted by Northern California Grantmakers
The impact of COVID-19 is far reaching, including major implications for nonprofits and their communities. Grant makers have an important role to play in supporting nonprofits during this challenging time, when many groups are facing an increasing demand for their services. This webinar will focus on two pieces of data: a three-county view of near-term economic effects of COVID-19 in the San Francisco Bay Area and social safety net data gathered from 211 calls in Northern California. Join us to get insights on what this information means for philanthropy and nonprofits and to discuss how your organization can use this data.
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Tuesday, April 28
The Next 60 Days: Pivots for a Successful Annual Fund
Tuesday, April 28, at 10:00 AM ET, Free
Hosted by Graham-Pelton
The pandemic may have annual-fund professionals reeling, but one thing is certain: Fundraising must not pause. And with June 30 looming as a deadline or benchmark for many of these fundraisers, we encourage you to look at the next 60 days with focus and enthusiasm, not dread. Using a framework of messaging, meaning, and medium, Managing Consultant Erica Pettis and CEO Elizabeth Zeigler will lead you through ways to adapt your efforts to ensure successful annual-fund results for your organization and community.
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“Our Time To Shine” Webinar: Donor and Grant Maker Communications Amid Covid-19
Tuesday, April 28, at 4:00 PM ET, Free
Hosted by LAPA Fundraising
This is the time for fundraisers to shine. In the second webinar in LAPA’s “Our Time To Shine” series, we will cover: proactive donor and grant maker communications, social media fundraising, and #GivingTuesdayNow. Plus, we’ll answer your questions and address your concerns.
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Wednesday, April 29
Navigating Your Organization Through COVID-19 and Beyond
Wednesday, April 29, at 11:00 AM ET, Free
Hosted by Global Impact
As the short- and long-term effects of COVID-19 come into view, nonprofit leaders must be prepared to navigate their organizations through the immediate crisis and into the future. Join Global Impact for a webinar that will explore strategies for leading your nonprofit during COVID-19. This session will be led by CEO Scott Jackson alongside Matt Gembecki, senior director of fundraising and partnerships, and Brittany Mattfeld Craig, senior director of campaign engagement. Topics will include: strategies for steering your nonprofit during and after the pandemic, how to adjust your fundraising strategy for this crisis and beyond, and ways to maximize #GivingTuesdayNow on May 5.
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Program Design: Adapting Service Delivery in Response to Crisis and Change
Wednesday, April 29, at 1:00 PM ET, Free
Hosted by Root Cause
As many nonprofit direct-service providers are rapidly changing their service delivery models and operations to respond to Covid-19, how can we ensure the quality of services and maintain strong connections with recipients and partners? Join Consuela Greene, senior consultant, and Abby Alexanian, senior manager of strategic initiatives, to discuss practical approaches to adaptation, learning, and improvement amid uncertainty and crisis.
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Thursday, April 30
How to Be a Great Board Member During COVID-19: What Your Organization Needs
Thursday, April 30, at 10:00 AM ET, Free
Hosted by Graham-Pelton
As a board member, you want the best for your organization. How can you be most supportive and effective during this crisis? Should you check in regularly or give the staff space to deal with the day-to-day challenges they face? Should you try to proceed as “normally” as possible or adjust the way you run committee meetings, handle minutes, and evaluate fellow trustees? Should you pause recruitment of new trustees or press hard on the gas pedal? Elizabeth Zeigler, CEO of Graham-Pelton, David Allyn, vice president, and Fran Biselle, head of school at Hathaway Brown School will share effective ways board members can step up — or back down — during this unprecedented time.
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