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New PPP Loan Forgiveness Applications now available
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released a revised Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application. In addition, there’s now a new EZ application for forgiveness of PPP loans as well. Read more about the revisions and access the...
Making Sense of Uncertainty: Nonprofit Scenario Planning in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Nonprofits can’t be sure how the pandemic will affect society, the economy, or their own field six months or a year from now. But they can navigate the uncertainty with greater confidence by building scenario plans that can help them continue to pursue their...
Independent Sector COVID-19 impact survey results
On June 15, Independent Sector released a survey on the impact of COVID-19 on mid-sized nonprofit organizations. The survey illustrates that the pandemic and the resulting economic shutdown has had significant effects on the services, operations, and the people...
Justice for All: A Conversation about Race, Equality, & Inclusion special event on Wednesday, June 17
Join this free community conversation to hear how our region can begin a serious conversation about race, equality, and inclusion, and start deconstructing systematic racism, including: Identifying a regional vision for race, equality, and social justice. Ensuring...
Nonprofit Times feature on 2019 giving from GIVING USA’s annual report on Philanthropy
In 2019, Americans gave $449.64 billion to charity. Read more details about sources of and destinations for giving in this summary article from The Nonprofit Times. Click here.
Free webinar on COVID-19 Lawsuits: Avoiding Legal Risks as Businesses Reopen
On Tuesday, June 23, at 2:00 p.m., Meyers Roman Managing Partner and Labor & Employment Group Chair Seth Briskin, and Partner and Lead of the firm’s Coronavirus Response Team Jon Hyman will co-present this free webinar, explaining how to stay out of court with new...
Nonprofit Quarterly webinar on Giving USA 2020
Join Nonprofit Quarterly for a session reviewing the Giving USA 2020 findings, including issues and trends impacting fundraising efforts. Thursday June 18, 2020. Register here. *The recording of this webinar will be available on the NPQ website in 3-4 business days...
Nonprofit Quarterly article: Ready, Set….Slow? Nonprofits face reopening challenges
As essential and formerly remote employees begin to mix, two main themes have emerged: maintaining flexibility, and grappling with a staff who, like many, are hanging on tenuously to their mental health, whether they know it or not. Click here to read the Nonprofit...
AWAKE to WOKE to WORK: Building a Race Equity Culture
Equity in the Center works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems within the social sector to increase racial equity. This article defines the elements of a Race Equity Culture and its three stages, and provides guidance on building a race equity culture within...
Free webinar on changes to Paycheck Protection Program
Join RSM for a free webinar about the new Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 and what it means for repayment and forgiveness. https://rsmus.com/events/ppp-changes.html