COVID-19 Nonprofit Resources

Updated May 28, 2020 *REFRESH PAGE FOR NEWEST UPDATES*

Please note information is rapidly changing and you should consult with your Pro Bono Partnership lawyer before relying on this guidance to make critical decisions. 

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Free Webinars

• COVID-19 Contract Considerations: What Your Nonprofit Needs to Know About Commercial Contracts and Leases During the Pandemic
• Getting Back to Work: Considerations for Returning to the Workplace After COVID-19 Shut Downs (pre-recorded)
• The SECURE Act, the CARES Act and COVID-19: Recent Changes Affecting Nonprofit Retirement Plans (pre-recorded)

Additional Resources

Information for Nonprofits and Community Organizations

• National Council of Nonprofits
• Paul, Weiss’ Coronavirus (COVID-19) Relief Center
• Bridgespan COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Resources for Nonprofits and Funders
• The CARES Act: Financial Relief for Nonprofits

State – Connecticut

• Virtual Nonprofit Members’ Meetings Permitted
• State of Connecticut
• Comprehensive FAQs
• The Alliance COVID-19 Response Resource Center
• New Rules Regarding Face Masks

State – New Jersey

• State of New Jersey
• The Center for Non-Profits Resources for Non-Profits in Response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Outbreak
• Jackson Lewis COVID-19 NJ Resource Guide

State – New York

• Reopening Safety Plan Template
• State of New York
• New York State Health Foundation COVID-19 Resources for Nonprofits and Community-Based Organizations
• New York State Charities Bureau
• New York Attorney General Guidance Virtual Membership for Nonprofits

Topics

Reopening the Workplace

• Fisher Phillips’ Post-Pandemic Back-To-Business FAQs For Employers
• Getting Back to Work in the Coronavirus World: What Is the New ‘Business as Usual’?

Contract Considerations

• Contract Considerations for Nonprofits During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Paycheck Protection Program

• PPP Loan Forgiveness Guidelines from National Council of Nonprofits

Employment/HR

• The Jackson Lewis COVID-19 Advisor helps assess and manage the impact of COVID-19 on your business and employees by aggregating various laws, rules, and regulations by state.
• Morgan Lewis’ Updated Form I-9: Revised Employer Handbook and Relaxed Document Requirements
• Fisher Phillips’ Comprehensive And Updated FAQs For Employers On The COVID-19 Coronavirus
• Ogletree Deakins’ COVID-19: FAQs on Federal Labor and Employment Laws
• U.S. Department of Labor’s Coronavirus Resources

Community Foundations/Special Relief Funds

As nonprofit organizations rally to navigate this unprecedented public health crisis, large funders across the tri-state area have mobilized to make COVID response funds available. These lists are not necessarily comprehensive, but will give an idea of what is out there.

Connecticut response funds, as provided by the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy.

New Jersey response funds, as provided by the Center for Non-Profits (under “Specific COVID-19 Funding Opportunities”).

New York response funds, as provided by the New York Council of Nonprofits (under “COVID-19 Funding Resources & Opportunities”).

Please Note: These resources are provided as a general informational service to volunteers, clients, and friends of Pro Bono Partnership. They should not be construed as, and do not constitute, legal advice on any specific matter, nor does distribution of this document create an attorney-client relationship.

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