Check our website: We know you have new Covid-19 resources and references coming to you daily and it can be overwhelming. Weekly, we will highlight the best new resources and tools we find, and then add to our website for future reference.
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Kids’ Voice of Indiana has seen calls to its office double during this pandemic needing services and legal information. Lindsay Scott, president and CEO, said there are two reasons: they cannot conduct monthly in-person legal clinics at six community centers that serves around 100 people a month and the pandemic has created multiple questions for parents about custody and parenting time. While the organization is still answering legal questions, to respond quickly, it has also produced a frequently-asked-questions flier.
Download here.
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The Buckingham Foundation is taking additional steps to help those in need during the current COVID-19 crisis, reaching out to its grantees and partners to allocate its support. Its Alexander Hotel is serving as a satellite kitchen for
Second Helpings to help prepare meals needed to feed those in need during the COVID-19 Crisis. The satellite kitchens leverage the unused capacity in the local hospitality industry to provide prepared, eat-at-home meals for homebound low-income seniors and families who are struggling during this challenging time.
Learn more.
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Free service: If you or someone you know is
losing health insurance, ASPIN Navigators can help you enroll during Special Enrollment Periods, like losing employer health insurance, for Marketplace Plans, or assist in enrolling in the Health Indiana Plan (HIP) and the Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP). Navigators are funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. To request an appointment, call 877-313-7215 Monday through Friday during business hours 8:30 – 4:30 or via the web 24/7 at
www.aspinhealthnavigator.org.
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New service: With COVID-19 stretching human service organizations, every position is critical to meet the increased demand for services. We can lend a hand. With a proven track record, Charitable Advisors nonprofit recruiters can help ensure that your nonprofit can continue to fill key positions, does not lose talent or take the focus away from the organization’s mission.
Learn more here.
New service: At Charitable Advisors, we recognized that few nonprofit boards are accustomed to making difficult decisions? With more than 20 years of experience, one similarity we have found is that all boards desire to serve and support their neighborhoods or communities. During this tough time, Charitable Advisors can provide a positive, neutral voice and help your board address the issues at hand.
Learn more here.
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CICF and its affiliates have adopted a four-pronged approach to the COVID-19 pandemic in Central Indiana to ensure that the health, economic stability, and service to our most vulnerable communities are being met during this crisis. To learn more about its actions, click
here.
- Hamilton County Crisis Response Fund. Operating grants will provide support to community-based organizations serving Hamilton County that work with seniors, youth, and economically vulnerable populations. Grants will range from $1,000 to $20,000 to provide support for organizations. For details and grant applications, click here.
- Neighbor Relief Fund for Marion County will provide support up to $35,000 for projects and services that align with CICF’s mission and commitment to equity, be resident-engaged and prioritize neighborhood-based, grassroots organizations serving marginalized neighborhoods. For details and grant applications, click here.
- Women’s Fund of Central Indiana announced the distribution of $106,390 emergency grants to support women and girl serving organizations affected by the impact of COVID-19. The application process was adjusted to allow for funds to be distributed easily and quickly. Women’s Fund made a significant change to their grant process for 2020 to focus solely on addressing the impact of COVID-19. Read more.
This weekend, Indianapolis-based author, journalist, and playwright Lou Harry posted a message on the Indy Theater Community’s Facebook page to clear up confusion about who could apply to the
Indy Arts & Culture COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund. The Arts Council is editing its language, but Harry said, “In the meantime, please know that gigging musicians, actors-for-hire, and other freelancers ARE eligible for this fast-track grant. If you have lost income because of the virus precautions, PLEASE apply. Even if you have another job. Even if you don't make most of your money from the arts. And by all means, forward this to anyone you think it might help.”
Click here to read the post.
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Does your nonprofit organization qualify for the Paycheck Protection Program under the CARES Act?
The CARES Act includes many provisions applicable to nonprofit organizations, including
$349 billion in forgivable loans for nonprofits and small businesses.
Hence, the name of the program: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Funds will be provided as short-term relief, and for the first time includes nonprofit and independent contractors.
One purpose is to help organizations keep their employees on the payroll between now and the end of June 2020, and ultimately can be a loan in name only. It can be forgiven if employers bring back employees when the crisis is resolved.
PPP loans are administered by banks and are 100% guaranteed by the SBA. Executive directors of nonprofits have no personal financial liability, but must provide the organization’s EIN.
The application window opened on April 3.
National Bank of Indianapolis received over 700 applications this weekend. Local bankers cam clarify some of the inconsistencies on the application.
Helpful hints:
- First step in the process is to contact your bank where you have your nonprofit’s business account.
- Gener8tor: Indiana Small Business Development Center highlights financial resources available for nonprofits and small businesses. PPP begins at the 14:13 mark.
- The US Chamber of Commerce's infographic can help calculate your nonprofit’s average monthly payroll costs.
- Sample PPP application.
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Funds for coronavirus relief: Candid compiled a list primarily focused US-based foundations that serve nonprofits. To view resources available to individuals, artists and small businesses, please
visit our list on GrantSpace. To add to the list, please email
coronavirus@candid.org
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More than $17.8 million has been donated to the
Central Indiana COVID-19 Relief Fund. Check out its
frequently-asked-questions page for answers on the COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund and about how you can get involved and support those impacted by COVID-19 in Central Indiana.
Last week,
Lilly Endowment announced $33.5 million in new grants to United Ways all across the state to help communities respond to the COVID-19 crisis, of which $3.5 million was granted to United Way of Central Indiana to specifically support community-based organizations serving the basic needs of residents in Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks and Morgan counties.
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he National Endowment for the Arts will distribute the CARES Act’s $75 million funding. The legislation allows funds to be used for general operating expenses, a departure from the Arts Endowment’s requirement. In addition, arts organizations do not have to provide matching funds to receive their grant.
Read more.
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Understanding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
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By Synergy
The government response to the spreading coronavirus has evolved rapidly, culminating in the passing of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Given that the language of the law measures nearly 20,000 words, it can be difficult to digest on your own.
As your HR partner, it’s our job to be on top of this development. To make things easier for you, we’ve summarized four key parts of this act that affect your business the most.
Short-term expansion of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
The most significant aspect of this law takes effect April 2nd through December 31st and entails creating a new FMLA leave entitlement that alters the definition of which employers the law affects. Previously FMLA applied to businesses of more than 50 employees, the new law applies to all businesses with less than 500 employees.
Employers with fewer than 50 workers can apply for an exemption from providing paid leave, if they can prove it “would jeopardize the viability of the business.” The definition of a covered employee is also expanded to include anyone who has worked for the employer for at least 30 days.
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The Milk Bank has announced
Dr. Ekanem Akinola as medical director. Akinola is currently an attending neonatologist at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital and Ascension St. Vincent Women’s Hospital.
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ProAct Indy has named
Selina Tillman community impact concierge. Tillman most recently served as a customer-experience representative at Defenders.
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Indiana Sports Corp. has hired
Chelsea Wilson to the 2022 Indy College Football Playoff host committee as project coordinator. Wilson previously worked at NCAA in championship operations.
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Indiana Sports Corp. has named
Chris Panyard to the 2022 Indy College Football Playoff host committee as senior director of operations. Panyard has served as director of events at Indiana Sports Corp. for the last six years.
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The
Indiana Historical Society has launched an initiative to document the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact in Indiana. The organization is encouraging Hoosiers throughout the state to provide input for "Telling Your Story: Documenting COVID-19 in Indiana."
Read more.
The
Indianapolis Business Journal has extended the deadline for nominations for the 40 most influential people, including past and present leaders in the business, government, community and not-for-profit sectors. The deadline is April 10.
Nominate here.
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Certification in Community Health Work began April 2. ASPIN offers free certification in Community Health Work and a concentration in opioid addiction treatment to qualifying Indiana residents. The grant-funded programs offer job shadowing (currently virtual) and can be completed 100% online. For more information, and to apply, click
here.
Amplify your fundraising on Facebook on April 8 at 1:00 p.m. Understand how to reach your supporters where they are, target new audiences, tap into your supporters’ networks and utilize free tools.
Register.
Making the ask webinar on April 8 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Learn to identify an opportunity through research and collaboration, illustrate your supporter’s impact to secure an initial meeting, share how potential donors can play a role in your important work and resolve concerns and move to close.
Register.
Events in a digital age: how to maximize offline events in an online world webinar on April 9 from 10 to 11 a.m. CDT (11 to noon EDT). Learn the importance of integrating digital into your event, three key goals to help you measure success and five digital must-haves to keep your event running smoothly.
Register.
Personality differences and how to communicate effectively with each personality webinar on April 9 from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Learn about building trust, commitment, distinction and performance, personality differences and how to communicate effectively and generational differences and how they impact communication.
Register.
COVID-19 WEBINARS
Virtual Giveback: Volunteering during the pandemic webinar on April 9 at 11:00 a.m. (EDT). Join Cindy Booth, CEO at Child Advocates and Marc Mcaleavey, Serve Indiana’s executive director to discuss issues to consider when working with volunteers during the Covid-19 Pandemic and one possible way to transition to virtual volunteer options.
Register here.
Fundraising through fear and uncertainty on April 8 at noon (EDT). This workshop is dedicated to helping navigate these turbulent times with inspiration and strategies to help weather the storm, deepen your donor relationships and how address COVID-19 in your fundraising. Walk away with a confidence boost, tools to cultivate donor relationships when you can’t meet in person, sample appeals and stewardship examples to inspire.
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FTM and Indiana CPA Society: Surviving the pandemic (live-webcast only) on April 16 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. How is your organization surviving the COVID-19 pandemic? Is your staff able to function remotely? What has been the budget and financial impact to your organization both immediate and longer term? Let’s get together and share ideas of how to best weather this storm together, but while keeping our social distance!
Register here.
SAVI data-literacy training: Create and use survey data on April 16 from 9 to 11 a.m. via Zoom meeting. Cost: free.
Register here.
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Handling nonprofit staff cuts under COVID-19. What does it mean to shut down an entire economy? It is a question that the United States -- and indeed much of the world -- is finding out in real time, as country after country implements measures that effectively limit economic activities to remote work and essential services.
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