Engagement and Advocacy
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.
Ethical Giving in a Pandemic: Give Now, Give Generously, Give without Strings from the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics
Ethical giving in a pandemic looks different than in normal times.
Medical Training & Supplies to Citizens as an Emergency Response
The following is a letter sent to to Congressman Sarbanes, President Trump, and Governor Hogan by Shawnta Jackson. Shawnta Jackson is Founder & Chief Executive of Cause Engagement Associates where she supports the efforts of socially conscious initiatives across...
Remote Board Meetings in the Midst of COVID-19 and Beyond
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has published interim guidance for businesses and employers to reduce the spread of COVID-19 by managing risks of potential exposure. One measure the CDC is recommending is social distancing, however, nonprofit boards must continue to govern, and meetings may be even more critical for direct service providers during these difficult times.
Analysis of S. 748 by the National Council of Nonprofits
This quick analysis of S. 748 – the Corona Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was prepared by the National Council of Nonprofits. Maryland Nonprofits and its members support NCN and make this assistance possible.
Updated Standards for Excellence Packet on Personnel
We are pleased to report that we have just released the latest update to the Standards for Excellence Packet #8-Personnel Policies, Employee Orientation, Compensation, and Evaluation (includes the 2020 Maryland Nonprofits Model Employee Handbook, available in word...
Navigating Remote Work
We share our sincere wishes for your continued good health and patience as we all navigate these challenging and uncertain times.