Resources for Nonprofits
The page is updated regularly with information that may be helpful to nonprofit organizations. Get in touch with CNE or the Resource Center to learn how we can help your nonprofit reach its full potential!
Racial Injustice
- Your Black Colleagues May Look Like They’re Okay — Chances Are They’re Not
- The American Nightmare
- A Crash Course in Juneteenth
Individual Work and Action
- The Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture
- 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice
- 5 Ways White People Can Take Action in Response to White and State-Sanctioned Violence
- 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge ©
- How to Make this Moment the Turning Point for Real Change
- Anti-Racism Resources
- White Allyship 101: Resources to Get to Work
- 7 Examples of What Being an Ally at Work Really Looks Like
Organization-Wide Work and Action
- Template For Holding Your Employer Accountable For Racial Justice
- Have nonprofit and philanthropy become the “white moderate” that Dr. King warned us about?
- The Best Leaders May Be Those Who “Give Up”
- Practical Ideas for Improving Equity and Inclusion at Nonprofits
- Reflections on Trust and Its Relationship to Racial Inequity on Nonprofit Boards
- Leading toward a Transformed Future in a Disrupted Present
COVID-19 Resources
COVID- 19 Curated Resources – Center for Nonprofit Excellence
- Reopening Resources – Center for Nonprofit Excellence
COVID-19 Curated Resources – PATH Foundation
Emergency Funding
Federal-
SBA COVID- 19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application
SBA and Treasury Release Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application
USDA COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) Grant Program
Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living Grants
State
Virginia Career Works – Piedmont Region Small Business Grant
Local
Lord Fairfax Community College Small Business Development Center COVID-19 Resources
Northern Piedmont Community Foundation Emergency Response Fund
The Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties Community Emergency Relief Fund
Fauquier County Department of Economic Development
Rappahannock Family Futures_Making More of Less resources_5.11.2020
Other
More U.S. Companies and Foundations Mobilize for Covid-19 Relief Efforts (Coronavirus Grants Roundup) – The Chronicle of Philanthropy
United Way COVID-Families First Responsive 19 Community Response and Recovery Fund
General Resources
COVID-19 Updates – Culpeper County
Fauquier County COVID-19 Response – Fauquier County
COVID-19 Information – Rappahannock County
COVID-19 Response – Foundant
Essential Advice and Resources for Nonprofits – COVID-19 / Coronavirus | Recession | Remote Work – Bloomerang
Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak: Resources to Help Nonprofits – The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Crisis Communication Best Practices for Nonprofits – Prosper Strategies
Boards
How Board Members Can Do the Most Good in the Pandemic – The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Engaging Your Board During Covid-19: A Virtual Forum – The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Finance
Cash Flow Tool and NFF Scenario Template -Nonprofit Finance Fund
Management
6 Tips for Managing a Virtual Workforce – sgEngage
Managing COVID-19 Talent Management Questions and Answers – NonprofitHR
It’s Different This Time: Handling Nonprofit Staff Cuts under COVID-19 – Nonprofit Quarterly
Meetings
Virtual Board Meetings – BoardSource
When You Can’t Meet In Person – Joan Garry
How To Facilitate Effective Virtual Meetings – Beth’s Blog
Zoom Video Tutorials – Zoom
8 Tips for How to Use Zoom Like a Pro – Wirecutter
The secret to making Zoom meetings meaningful for you and your coworkers -Ideas TED
Philanthropy
Simple Tech Guide for Virtual Fundraising Events– Mobile Cause
Candid resources to advance your work during the coronavirus crisis – Candid
Tips for a Successful Virtual Gala Experience – sgEngage
Help for Nonprofits During the Coronavirus and Uncertain Economic Times – The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Philanthropy’s response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) – Candid
Raising Funds in Tough Times – Bloomerang
Collaboration
Looking to improve your collaborations? Looking for advice on how to build momentum and assess progress? The Action to Impact: A Coalition-Building Roadmap is designed to guide you!
Websites:
Stanford Social Innovation Review
Research:
The Community Opportunity Map- Casey Family Programs
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Data and Research Sources Useful in Grant Writing (From Laurie Jarrett Rogers- CNE trainer and Grant Writer)
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
John Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies Nonprofit Works
Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy
National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership
Profile of Virginia’s Uninsured 2022
Social Science Research Network
Data Visualization:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
Putting Racism on the Table– Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers
Race Matters Collection – Annie E. Casey Foundation
The MSW@USC Diversity Toolkit: A Guide to Discussing Identity, Power and Privilege – USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Articles:
Creating a 70/20/10 work development plan – Bridgespan
All Hands on Board: The Board of Directors in an All-Volunteer Organization – BoardSource
The Roles and Responsibilities of the Board Chair and the Executive Director – Joan Garry
14 Attributes of an Effective Board – Joan Garry
A Nonprofit Dashboard and Signal Light for Boards – Blue Avocado
Do We Really Need Board Committees? – Board Source
A Nonprofit Boards Dynamics and Processes- FAQs – BoardSource
Robert’s Rules of Order Cheat Sheet for Nonprofits– BoardEffect
Technology:
Technology Affinity Group (TAG)
Free webinars:
Guide to the Best Free Nonprofit Webinars– Nonprofit Hub
Tax Reform – Impacts on Nonprofits and Giving – Network for Good
Local Funders:
Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties