COVID-19 Response
Legal Office Hours for Family Foundations
In partnership, the National Center for Family Philanthropy and the Council on Foundations are offering legal office hours for family foundations. We know some family funders are entering new giving spaces in light of COVID-19 and are navigating the legalities of doing so. Engage in a Q&A…
Tips and Resources for Community Foundations Responding to COVID-19
Responding to your community’s needs during the COVID-19 pandemic is complicated. Your approach to combatting the outbreak and its impact on public health and the economy will differ from place to place. However, effective practices are emerging among community foundations that are applicable and…
Legal Office Hours for Community Foundations
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Over the past weeks, COVID-19 has changed most community foundation's disaster and crisis management plans by the hour. As primary local funders throughout this pandemic, many are launching local response funds, shifting to immediate operational and unrestricted grants, and seeking best…
Listening and Learning from Nonprofit Partners During Disasters
Big thank you to our partner, The Center for Effective Philanthropy for making this webinar possible!
More than 600 philanthropic organizations have committed to listening to their partners—especially to those communities least heard—and lifting up those voices to inform and influence their…
Extension of Tax Filing Deadlines for Tax-Exempt Organizations in 2020
Legal Compliance Guidance
IRS Notice 2020-23, issued on April 9, 2020, clarifies that tax-exempt organizations are fully included in COVID-19 relief. Specifically, the filing and tax payment deadlines for IRS Form 990 series (990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, and 990-T) normally due between April 1, 2020 and July 15, 2020 are…
Legal Office Hours for Corporate Foundations & Giving Programs
Over the past weeks, COVID-19 has changed most companies disaster and crisis management plans by the hour. As primary local funders throughout this pandemic, many are launching local response funds, shifting to unrestricted grants, and seeking best practices to meet the current and emerging needs…
Legal Office Hours for Corporate Foundations & Giving Programs
Over the past weeks, COVID-19 has changed most companies disaster and crisis management plans by the hour. As primary local funders throughout this pandemic, many are launching local response funds, shifting to unrestricted grants, and seeking best practices to meet the current and emerging needs…
HR Leaders Peer Exchange: Managing the Talent Pipeline During COVID-19
As organizations continue COVID-19 response efforts, HR leaders in philanthropy are managing through a wide range of new and complex challenges. Join us for a facilitated, small-group dialogue to explore the implications this pandemic is having on your talent management efforts, including remote…
HR Leaders Peer Exchange: Culture & Wellness in the Midst of COVID-19
As organizations continue COVID-19 response efforts, HR leaders in philanthropy are thoughtfully introducing innovative practices to care for the health and well-being of their employees, while coping with new and complex challenges. Join us for a facilitated, small-group dialogue to explore the…
2020 Census & COVID-19: What Funders Can Do To Support a Fair and Accurate Count
This call offered a status update on the 2020 Census, which began in earnest mid-March, just as COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic. Participants heard from national and state-based philanthropic leaders to learn what’s at stake with the count, where self-response is lagging in…
Community Foundation CEO Virtual Roundtable
The Council and CEONet held its first CEO Virtual Roundtable in March with attendance that exceeded 200 executives.
Join as we reconvene CEOs and Executive Directors of community foundations for a second virtual roundtable in support of the continued efforts by the field to respond and…
Treasury FAQ on Paycheck Protection Program
As of May 13, 2020, the Treasury Department has issued new FAQs on the Paycheck Protection Program loan program.
Access Full Treasury FAQs
Questions and answers that may be particularly relevant to charitable organizations include:
The amount of forgiveness of a PPP loan depends on the borrower’s…
CARES Act Benefits for Small Businesses and Tax-Exempt Organizations
Paycheck Protection Program | Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Employee Retention Credit | Delay of Payroll Tax Remittance
Please note: What follows is a general summary of information. Consult government rules and guidance for concise requirements and information. This is not meant to convey…
Engaging in Collaboration and Philanthropic Partnerships for COVID-19 Response
Philanthropy is undertaking massive efforts in this country to more effectively collaborate and coordinate quickly among various funders, stakeholders and community partners in response to COVID-19—and all without the power of convening in person. In this time of crisis, what do we need to do…
Legal Office Hours for Community Foundations
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Over the past weeks, COVID-19 has changed most community foundation's disaster and crisis management plans by the hour. As primary local funders throughout this pandemic, many are launching local response funds, shifting to immediate operational and unrestricted grants, and…
Legal Office Hours for Community Foundations
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Over the past weeks, COVID-19 has changed most community foundation's disaster and crisis management plans by the hour. As primary local funders throughout this pandemic, many are launching local response funds, shifting to immediate operational and unrestricted grants,…