COVID-19 / Coronavirus Archives

We have compiled a library of crisis fundraising advice, articles, opinions, webinars, videos and resources in the wake of the new coronavirus and its impact on the nonprofit sector.

Leading Your Nonprofit with Intention in Tough Times

In a recent article about ‘how to juggle too many nonprofits balls’ and still keep your donors close, I talked about the need to lead with intention. I think it’s always good to be intentional. About everything. It sounds easy enough. But, in practice, it’s not so simple. It takes [...]

By Claire Axelrad|2020-10-16T15:54:24-04:00October 19th, 2020|COVID-19 / Coronavirus, Nonprofit Management|

How Do Nonprofits Meet this Moment?

Not long ago, I presented a webinar for Bloomerang on Organizational Planning in Times of Uncertainty. One of the questions that came up was how to meet, receive and be present for the challenging moment that we’re in: In our turbulent time, so many leaders, friends and colleagues are struggling [...]

By Renee Rubin Ross Ph.D|2020-10-15T15:29:22-04:00October 16th, 2020|COVID-19 / Coronavirus, Nonprofit Sector, Philanthropy|

Nonprofit Pandemic Budgeting: Frugal vs. Cheap

Do you want your nonprofit to emerge strong and healthy from the pandemic? Understanding the difference between frugal and cheap will help you in any year, but it has increased urgency as you start with 2021 pandemic budgeting. A culture of cheapness American culture, and our nonprofits, have deep roots [...]

By Sean Hale|2020-10-12T14:57:44-04:00October 13th, 2020|COVID-19 / Coronavirus, Nonprofit Finance, Nonprofit Sustainability|

How Nonprofits Juggle Too Many Balls

Times are tough. Full stop. There’s something about nonprofits and crisis, right? But right now it’s more, more, more. It’s exhausting. So… what to do? I happened to listen to a ‘Tough Times, Tougher Nonprofits’ webinar with nonprofit leadership guru Joan Garry last week, and was inspired to write this [...]

By Claire Axelrad|2020-10-09T11:30:55-04:00October 12th, 2020|COVID-19 / Coronavirus, Nonprofit Management, Nonprofit Sustainability|

3 Types of Nonprofit Leadership in Times of Crisis

If you've been lucky enough to work with a strong leader during times of crisis, you know the power they have to show you how to conquer the havoc that crisis is creating. These nonprofit leaders show you possibilities, outline roadmaps on how to progress, and give you hope. Recently, Gail [...]

By Karen Eber Davis|2020-10-08T17:14:46-04:00October 9th, 2020|COVID-19 / Coronavirus, Nonprofit Management|

[VIDEO] How Some Nonprofits have Thrived during COVID-19…the art of “Pivoting”

In this webinar, Daryl Upsall will provide positive examples of how organizations have changed to thrive, and not just survive, COVID-19. Full Transcript: Steven: All right. Daryl, I got a 11:00 Eastern, my time. Is it okay if I go ahead and get this party started? Daryl: Good for me. [...]

By Kristen Hay|2020-10-08T08:45:44-04:00October 8th, 2020|COVID-19 / Coronavirus, Webinars|

Nonprofit Strategic Planning in a New Era

2020 has been a year for the ages. Not only are we dealing with a global pandemic, but also civil unrest, a shrinking economy, partisan politics, and environmental disasters, leading to uncertainty about 2021. Not only does this create unease in our personal lives, but also professionally, and across all [...]

By Rachel Werner, MPA, GPC, PMP|2020-09-28T16:16:17-04:00October 7th, 2020|COVID-19 / Coronavirus, Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Sustainability, Strategic Planning|

[ASK AN EXPERT] Can the USPS Be Trusted for Year-End Fundraising Mail?

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach, also known as Charity Clairity. Today's question comes from a fundraiser who is worried about sending mail through the USPS right now. Dear Charity Clairity, I’m curious what others are doing [...]

By Claire Axelrad|2020-10-09T08:47:04-04:00October 2nd, 2020|Ask An Expert, COVID-19 / Coronavirus, Direct Mail, Fundraising, Year-End Fundraising|

Are You Leaving Contributions on the Table because it’s a Pandemic?

The good way to avoid leaving charitable contributions on the table is simply to ask for a gift. The better way is to ask for a specific gift for a specific project. The best way, during a pandemic, is to relate that specific ask to the current zeitgeist. In other [...]

By Claire Axelrad|2020-09-25T15:30:38-04:00September 28th, 2020|COVID-19 / Coronavirus, Fundraising|

[VIDEO] Year-End Fundraising Appeals During Coronavirus – What Works Now?

In this webinar, Mazarine Treyz will show you how to create a fluid communications plan that produces stories that stand out from all of the crisis messaging. Full Transcript: Steven: All right. Mazarine, I got 4:00 Eastern, 1:00 your time. Okay if I go ahead and kick it off? Mazarine: [...]

By Kristen Hay|2020-10-06T09:41:15-04:00September 27th, 2020|COVID-19 / Coronavirus, Webinars, Year-End Fundraising|

[VIDEO] Nonprofit Organizational Planning In Times Of Uncertainty

Renee Rubin Ross will explore considerations for organizational planning and models that have helped nonprofits to build plans that support their work through recent shifts. Full Transcript: Renee: All right. Steven: Okay, Renee, I got 1:00 Eastern. Okay if I go ahead and get this party started? Renee: Yes, please. [...]

By Kristen Hay|2020-10-02T13:57:51-04:00September 19th, 2020|COVID-19 / Coronavirus, Strategic Planning, Webinars|

7 Tips for Successful Fundraising During the COVID-19 Recovery Period

The question came again yesterday – a non-profit leader asked, “How can we possibly fundraise in this semi-pandemic environment?” My steadfast answer is a question in return, “How can you possibly consider not fundraising right now?” To be more direct, your organization must fundraise, especially now. Even more than that, [...]

By Robert Swaney|2020-09-17T14:17:26-04:00September 18th, 2020|COVID-19 / Coronavirus, Fundraising|

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