COVID-19 Tools and Resources

COVID-19 Resource Guide for Fundraising Professionals

We are constantly updating this page with new tools and resources, so please check back often. If you have a resource you would like to share, please email Melissa Neeley at [email protected].

AFP Greater Houston Chapter Communications:

• March 16, 2020: COVID-19 Update from Rebecca Lamb, AFP-GHC President
• March 23, 2020: Kevin J. Foyle, AFP Global Chair Elect, on COVID-19
• March 24, 2020: Ask The Experts Update from Melissa Neeley, 2020 ATE Chair
• March 30, 2020: Good C.H.A.O.S. by Josh Plumley, Board Member
• April 15, 2020: Where is Nemo? by Josh Plumley, Board Member
• April 17, 2020: Hometown Talks: Navigating COVID-19 In Your Shop Webinar Recap
• April 20, 2020: COVID-19: Take Care of Yourself by Beth Wilson, Board Member
• April 24, 2020: Storytelling During A Crisis Webinar Recap
• April 25, 2020: Writing Your Trilogy by Josh Plumley, Board Member
• April 29, 2020: Hometown Talks: Pivoting to Next and Best Practices During and After COVID-19 Webinar Recap
• May 15, 2020: Hometown Talks: Rethinking Special Events When We Can't Gather Webinar Recap
• May 28, 2020: Danger Zone by Josh Plumley, Board Member
• May 29, 2020: Hometown Talks: Planned Giving Amidst A Pandemic Webinar Recap
• June 12, 2020: Hometown Talks: Engaging Your Board While Navigating COVID-19 Webinar Recap
• July 1, 2020: Hometown Talks: Bridging The Data Webinar Resources

AFP Greater Houston Chapter COVID-19 Webinars (MEMBERS ONLY - MUST SIGN IN TO ACCESS RECORDINGS):

• Hometown Talks: COVID-19 Response Webinar Recordings

AFP Global Communications:

• March 25, 2020: Coronavirus/COVID-19 Resource Guide (MANY RESOURCES LINKED)

Crisis Response Fundraising Resources:

• March 10, 2020: Sterling - Nonprofit Impact Report, Issue 1
• March 18, 2020: Fundraising in a Crisis by Penelope Burk
• Fundraising Action Plan for Crisis Response by Gail Perry
• OneCause: COVID-19 Fundraising Resource Center (MANY RESOURCES LINKED)
• Greater Houston Community Foundation: COVID-19 Pandemic Resources (MANY RESOURCES LINKED)
• Donor Relations Guru: COVID-19 Resources (MANY RESOURCES LINKED)
• March 24, 2020: Columbia University: The Role of Philanthropy During the Coronavirus Pandemic
• March 27, 2020: National Council of Nonprofits - CARES Act 
• March 30, 2020: Sterling - Nonprofit Impact Report, Issue 2
• Texas Association of Community College Foundations: COVID-19 Nonprofit & Philanthropy Resources (MANY RESOURCES LINKED)
• The Black Sheep Agency (MANY RESOURCES LINKED)
• April 3, 2020: Houston Chronicle - United Way, Greater Houston Community Foundation Join Forces To Fund Recovery Assistance for Houston
  
• April 9, 2020: AFP Global - Amy Eisenstein, ACFRE: The CARES Act
• The Giving Institute: COVID-19 Resources (MANY RESOURCES LINKED)
  

Financial Options for Nonprofits:

• April 6, 2020: Seaworth Nonprofit Solutions - Financial Options for Nonprofits
• The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Help for Nonprofits During the Coronavirus and Uncertain Economic Times (UPDATED DAILY)
• The Chronicle of Philanthropy: How Nonprofits Can Apply for Loans and Other Emergency Benefits
• Greater Houston COVID-19 Recovery Fund
• InsideCharity: PPP Nonprofit Loans - We Just Met With Two Approved Lenders
• FREEWILL: How to get a forgivable loan for your nonprofit under the CARES Act
• Foundation Directory Online:Finding Support for Your Nonprofit during the COVID-19 Pandemic
• April 16, 2020: Texas A&M University: Bush School of Government & Public Service - COVID Finance and HR Policies, and Management Implications
• KFA Nonprofit Funding Solutions: CARES Act EIDL Application Process for Nonprofits
• Marts&Lundy: Philanthropy Amidst Disruption (MANY RESOURCES LINKED)
• Harvard Business Review: How To Combat Zoom Fatigue

Webinars:

• BWF (MANY RESOURCES LINKED)
• Mission Advancement (MANY RESOURCES LINKED)
• RNL: COVID-19 Higher Education Fundraising Panel Discussion
• Texas A&M: Bush School of Government & Public Service (Free 4-Part Series)
• April 24, 2020: Candid - #GivingTuesday on May 5th Webinar
• June 18, 2020: Pantera -Gifts of Personal Property, a New Opportunity During COVID-19?

Health Care Fundraisers:

• MD Anderson Cancer Center – 2019 Novel Coronavirus Precautions

Tangible Ways To Help:

• Donate Blood: We are one of the largest consumers of blood in the region. As such, and local lock down notwithstanding, someone can schedule to donate blood which is a great way to help! Scheduling a week out seems to be when most appointments are available. A direct link to schedule at the Holly Hall location can be found here.