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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 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.…
Read MoreApril 17 Slides & Resources
On April 17, the Nonprofit Center hosted our fifth weekly COVID-19 resource call. This call included important advocacy updates from Sabeen Perwaiz of the Florida Nonprofit Alliance. Key leaders from the philanthropic community including Amanda Crawford of VyStar Credit Union, Michael Murray of Arthur Vining Davis Foundation, and Kathleen Shaw from the Community Foundation for…
Read MoreApril 10 Recording and Resources
On April 10, the Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida hosted our fourth weekly wrap-up call. Participants heard from national expert Michael Gellman, CPA. Our local sector experts included; Michael Howland, CEO and President of Jacksonville Speech and Hearing Center, Lori Richards, Executive Director, BEAM, and Loretta Prescott, Director of Development, JASMYN. View the full call…
Read MoreApril 3 Recording and Resources
On April 3, 2020 the Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida hosted our third COVID-19 weekly wrap-up featuring experts in human resources and SBA loans. Each week we promise to bring you the most update information available about various relief options. The speakers today included experts on workforce management and Paycheck Protection Program loan options. Our featured Human…
Read MoreMarch 27 Recording and Resources
On March 27, 2020 the Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida hosted a webinar featuring experts in federal legislation, Florida Nonprofit Alliance, the city of Jacksonville, and the Duval COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster). More than 140 staff members from Nonprofits across Northeast Florida joined. This recording contains a breakdown of federal COVID-19 relief legislation…
Read MoreMarch 19 Recording and Resources
On March 19, 2020 the Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida hosted a webinar featuring experts from the National Council of Nonprofits, Florida Nonprofit Alliance, and the Community Foundation for Northeast Florida. More than 150 staff members from Nonprofits across Northeast Florida joined. Nonprofits reported a range of effects related to COVID-19. Here are some of…
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