COVID Response Resources
The following information offers information and updates from reputable resources. Be sure to check dates for currency and review all information against your specific situation and applicable policies.
The following information offers information and updates from reputable resources. Be sure to check dates for currency and review all information against your specific situation and applicable policies.
Centers for Disease Control Guidance Documents (left-side navigation bar provides drill-down menus by topic)
US Department of Treasury General CARES Guidance.
State of Wisconsin WEDC Relief and Recovery Resources (including reopening guidelines).
06/17/2020 SBA Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application information (includes new EZ Forgiveness Application link)
04/24/2020 PPP Insights Memo (Spark LLC)
04/02/2020 FFCRA Clarification Memo (Spark LLC)
03/18/2020 FFCRA Summary Memo (Spark LLC)
Department of Workforce Development Unemployment Insurance FAQs regarding COVID-19
Federal Stimulus CARES Act Three Types of Benefits in Wisconsin
Unemployment Insurance Calculator
Helen Bader Institute Guidelines and Considerations for Nonprofit Re-engagement
IFF: Apply through IFF for PPP funding
National Council of Nonprofits: Nonprofits and Coronavirus - information and analyses
Alliance for Strong Families and Communities: Webinars and Online Discussions - requires you to create an account but the resources are free
Center for Nonprofit Management (California): Resource Center - focus on southern California with information of value nationwide
UW Division of Extension Dane County Community Development Collection of Online Resources - links, articles, and references
Nonprofit Leadership Institute Online Community - resources for nonprofit leaders in the Fox Valley Wisconsin area
Candid Collection of Funding Opportunities - resources for nonprofits seeking funding because of the pandemic
US Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship: The Small Business Owner's Guide to the CARES Act - extensive guide and direction
McKinsey: COVID-19 Implications for Business - briefs, reports, and analyses
Small Business Administration: Guidance and Loan Resources - some applies to 501(c)(3) organizations as well
Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce: Updates and Resources - focus on Madison, Wisconsin region
05/20/20, 2PM CT. Virtual Q&A on PPP and Workplace Re-entry recording (featuring Melanie Schmidt, Kate Serpe (Wegner CPAs), Darian Luckett (IFF), Jim McNulty (Oak Bank), Melissa Scholz (Scholz Nonprofit Law), and Mindy Rowland (Spark LLC))
05/19/20, 2PM CT. Conversation on the Future of Philanthropy, Community, and the Nonprofit Sector recording (featuring Melanie Schmidt, Tony Shields, and Salli Martyniak)
05/05/20, 1PM CT. Nonprofit Innovation Webinar recording (presented by Wegner CPAs with Melanie co-facilitating)
04/28/20 Virtual Conversation on Strategy recording (featuring Melanie Schmidt, Susan Detwiler, and Steve Zimmerman)
04/28/20 Leading through COVID-19: Conversation for Nonprofits Excerpt regarding governance and Excerpt regarding strategic leadership (Melanie's virtual conversation with NPlace's Alex Roth)
04/22/20 Virtual Q&A on Preparing Nonprofits for the Next Round of SBA PPP funding recording and chat (featuring Melanie Schmidt, Darian Luckett, Jeff Femrite, and Salli Martyniak)
04/22/20 Conversation on Selling Amidst Uncertainty with Cynthia Beiler recording
04/21/20 Virtual Conversation on Fundraising amidst the COVID-19 pandemic recording (featuring Melanie Schmidt, Marc Pitman, and Sue Kindred)
04/20/20 Virtual Q&A addressing the Paycheck Protection Program, future SBA funding, and workforce issues recording and chat (featuring Melanie Schmidt, Mindy Rowland, and Jim McNulty)
04/14/20 Virtual Q&A addressing technology, financial, and human resources issues recording and chat (featuring Melanie Schmidt, Mindy Rowland, Melissa Scholz, and Alnisa Allgood)
04/07/20 Virtual Q&A addressing financial, workforce, and planning issues recording and chat (featuring Melanie Schmidt, Mindy Rowland, Melissa Scholz, and Melodi Bunting)
03/31/20 Virtual Q&A addressing financial, workforce, and planning issues recording and chat (featuring Melanie Schmidt, Mindy Rowland, Melissa Scholz, Salli Martyniak, and Jim McNulty)
03/24/20 Virtual Q&A recording addressing workforce and planning issues (recording) (featuring Melanie Schmidt, Mindy Rowland, and Melissa Scholz)
Videos: Tips/Techniques for navigating these unusual times
Webinars: Nonprofit Leadership Development series (from 2016)
Reading worth your time from Hildy Gottlieb, Creating the Future
Why You Aren't Thinking Clearly, (Part 1) - the brain science of fear
Why You Aren't Thinking Clearly, (Part 2) - ways to calm your brain
Resources for advancing mindfulness from Healthy Minds Innovations
Links to Mindfulness Resources and Events
Healthy Minds Program, free downloadable app - supporting your journey to wellbeing
Consultants who may be of use during these times.
Melodi Bunting, Wegner CPAs (finance, accounting, audit)
Mindy Rowland, SPARK LLC (legal and HR)
Melissa Scholz, Scholz Nonprofit Law (business transactions, compliance, legal)
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