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Problematic DOL Guidance on Nonprofit Unemployment . . . and How to Fix It
This blog post was written by David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy for North Carolina Center for Nonprofits and originally published on their website. We would like to express our appreciation to David for writing an excellent piece, and...
My Internship Experience – A blog post by Colin Fedor
We are so grateful for the many interns and volunteers who have dedicated their time to working with us. One of them, Colin Fedor, wrote about his experience at Maryland Nonprofits this past semester. To Colin and the rest of our interns - thank you. The work we do is always made better because of you.
Understanding Budgeting in Uncertain Times
Guest post by Justin Pollock, principal and founder of Orgforward and a Standards for Excellence Institute Licensed Consultant. This blog is cross-posted. YIKES! It’s Budget Time! You are all doing incredible work, finding ways to continue to provide...
Moving Ahead with Board Orientation
In this time when we are all struggling with so many issues related to the pandemic, some of the more “regular” issues (tasks that we typically address annually as part of the regular flow of business) also surface as unexpected challenges. We know that for many...
#SafeReopen AND #HealthyTogether
We all want our economy to open to its full capacity and to have our communities be healthy and prosperous now and in the future. Safely reopening is dependent upon all of us working together to achieve the public health measures that will enable our society...
Fundraising and Working with Donors During the COVID-19 Crisis
In the midst of the current coronavirus pandemic, many nonprofits are faced with tough choices related to raising the necessary resources to meet their missions and support the great needs of the communities they serve.
Equity Issues with the Paycheck Protection Program
Economically speaking the most important thing all of us can do RIGHT NOW is spread the word about the Paycheck Protection Program. Starting today, it is now open to independent contractors as well as nonprofits, small businesses, and the self-employed. We are doing everything we can to spread the word among nonprofits, AND I am calling my friends and neighbors and explaining the program to them. So far, no one I talked to was already aware of it or was planning on applying.
Communicating in a Time of Crisis
Implementing a crisis communications plan is an essential part of a nonprofit’s disaster preparedness efforts. In the event of a crisis, a nonprofit must be able to communicate with all stakeholders with confidence, speed, and accuracy.
Operating at Home: Proper Controls during the COVID-19 Pandemic
This has been an exceedingly stressful time for people, a time of uncertainty and mixed messages and having to adapt to a new style of operations. For some, this pandemic has meant that operations have ceased; but, for many, your programs continue.