May 2020 – Lauriane Lebrun, Marketing & Communications Coordinator

In a time of so much uncertainty, it’s a comfort to know that for every question you have about how to get through this pandemic, there’s likely someone out there trying to answer it. 

Below is a list of COVID-19-related webinar events for nonprofit leaders coming up throughout June 2020.  Topics include fundraising, grants, communications, and more.  Don’t forget to register and mark your calendar!

“Join us for a discussion with two inspiring nonprofit gurus, Susan Meier and Alan Cantor, as they reflect on the critical role of governance during the Covid-19 pandemic: How are the best boards handling the pandemic? What does board engagement mean in this era of social distancing? How do you maximize engagement in virtual board meetings? How does board culture influence the way it navigates through a crisis? What are the important conversations our boards should be having today?”

“There’s been a lot of chatter about grants to help nonprofits navigate the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic — but where to begin?  Where can you find opportunities, what are funders looking for, and how can you as a nonprofit put your best foot forward in applying for financial support?”

“We encourage Executive Directors, Development Directors and board members to attend and bring all concerns you have at this time. This space has been designed to help us all fundraise thoughtfully and strategically through the remainder of 2020. Each meeting will launch with a 30-minute presentation followed by Q & A. Please submit questions ahead of time to Sarah Drappi, at sarah@alyssafwright.com to ensure they are addressed in the presentation.”

“As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread throughout New York, the country and the world, nonprofit organizations are facing unprecedented challenges to their operations, staffing and fundraising. Many nonprofits serve vulnerable clients such as the elderly, the ill and the homeless, and these organizations will be strained to continue to provide services during the crisis. Nonprofits must find ways to protect employees and manage staffing levels while preventing potential financial shortfalls. They must remain flexible and resilient to effectively navigate these uncertain times. How nonprofits respond during this crisis could determine their long-term sustainability.”

“We cannot deny the reality that the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis and associated economic fallout has had a tremendous impact on the nonprofit sector—from cancelled fundraisers and reduced giving from donors to painful staffing and budget cuts. But shifting your and your team’s mindset away from scarcity and fear towards abundance and possibility is the only way we are going to survive this time and emerge still able to serve our clients and fulfill our missions. This digital classroom will give you the tools to create opportunities for donors that will allow them to remain connected to your mission and inspired to give. You’ll additionally learn strategies for maintaining and growing your prospect pipeline.”

“Can you really prepare for a crisis? COVID-19 hit every nonprofit hard. But why were some organizations able to quickly rebound — and even increase their fundraising —with barely a glitch? Discover how a strong donor communications system will see your organization through any crisis.”

“Are you feeling as if bad news is never-ending during this health pandemic? In our restlessness and helplessness everyone seems to be hungry for inspiration. Hungry for examples of how life might be a little better for someone else. That’s why NOW is the best time to share stories of your mission in action.  The question then is: Are there different stories to highlight today? What do your supporters need and want to hear?”

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