Posts Tagged ‘COVID-19’
COVID-19 isn’t letting up, and neither are nonprofits
Canceled or virtual fundraisers. Emergency plans activated. Concerns about school closings and mask policies. For nonprofits in our community, 2021 is feeling a lot like 2020 as Northeast Florida grapples with a surge in COVID-19 cases. While case reports are trending downward, our health care system continues to be significantly impacted. Nonprofit organizations report either…
Read MoreThe Concerns Keeping Nonprofit Leaders Awake at Night
“I’m worried about my staff; I think we’re all tired and that COVID fatigue is setting in.” “I’m grateful for the opportunities I’ve had to collaborate with other nonprofit leaders to create new ways to serve our communities and I want to know how we can keep it going.” “I wish more emergency funding sources…
Read MoreOctober 16 Slides and Resources
On October 16, 2020 the Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida hosted a meeting featuring an expert in PPP loan forgiveness, State and Federal legislative issues, and community impact from COVID-19. The presenters were from Fiscal Management Associates, Florida Nonprofit Alliance, and United Way of Northeast Florida; the valuable information they shared can be found in…
Read MoreNonprofit staff are Essential: Let’s compensate them equitably
Nonprofits have never been more essential. From providing essential services such as access to food; housing, and healthcare, to serving youth and children, to delivering innovative cultural and community experiences, Northeast Florida nonprofits have kept their physical and virtual doors wide open since the first Safer At Home orders were announced.
Read MoreNonprofit Center events to remain virtual through 2020 — Here’s why
It has been nearly five months since the COVID-19 pandemic changed our lives, our work, and our world. I’ll never forget that Friday in March — the 13th, a fitting coincidence — when the staff of the Nonprofit Center walked out of our office, unsure when we would return.
Read MoreRepositioning for Strength: The Northeast Florida Nonprofit Sector and COVID-19
Over the past several weeks, the Nonprofit Center convened members of the local nonprofit in a working group to support our community of nonprofit businesses following the initial shockwave of the coronavirus in Northeast Florida.
Read More2020 Local Focus. Lasting Impact.™ Moments Recognition: Feeding Northeast Florida
The second winner of the 2020 Local Focus. Lasting Impact.™ Moments Recognition is Project SHARE – a program developed by Feeding Northeast Florida. Feeding Northeast Florida is being recognized for their outstanding collaboration during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As Northeast Florida began to experience the effects of closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the number…
Read More2020 Local Focus. Lasting Impact.™ Moments Recognition: Youth Crisis Center
The first winner of the 2020 Local Focus. Lasting Impact.™ Moments Recognition is the Youth Crisis Center. The Youth Crisis Center is being recognized for their outstanding innovation during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreMay 1 Recording and Resources
On Friday, May 1, the Nonprofit Center hosted our last regularly-scheduled COVID-19 resource call. Ria Chattergoon, Esq. of the RC Law Group joined us with a quick update on the responsibilities of employers as outlined in the CARES Act. The full call recording is available here. The slides are available here. All previous calls are…
Read MoreApril 24 Recording and Resources
On April 24 the Nonprofit Center hosted Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry for our weekly COVID-19 resource call. Mayor Curry shared updated information about relief programs available for Jacksonville residents and businesses, shared his evolving plans for re-opening the Jacksonville economy, and took questions from the almost 200 participants. The full call recording is available here.…
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