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Regional Updates
We know that there continues to be a lot of information circling around, so CEN has provided a targeted list of county specific links to help you quickly stay informed and protect yourself, your families, your staff, and those your serve during this difficult time.
National:
Santa Clara County:
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SVCN has received a donation of face coverings from the Department of Health and Human Services, through FEMA. These face coverings are intended only for NONPROFIT STAFF (not to be given to clients/community members) and all recipient organizations and quantities must be documented. Please reach out to Jenn Torai (jenn@svcn.org) if you would like some. Each staffer will get one pack of 5 face coverings.
San Mateo County:
San Francisco County:
Alameda County:
Marin County:
CEN Resource List
As the situation around COVID-19 evolves, we hope you and your staff are staying safe and taking steps to safeguard your health. Much remains uncertain as we watch events unfold, but CEN remains dedicated to bringing our nonprofit community leaders together and providing resources and support to promote community solutions. Below we have compiled a list of COVID-19 related resources that organizations can use to prepare and respond during this time of crisis. We'll continue to update this list with timely templates and additional information.
Coping Resources
Nonprofit Management
HR & Legal Resources:
Seyfarth & Shaw LLP
HR guide for dealing with employee illness/exposure
Employer guide and responsibilities during a pandemic
Crisis Leadership:
Strategies for effective crisis leadership
Crisis management from an organizational perspective
List of resources to assist nonprofits in crisis responses
NFF's guide to financial leadership during this crisis
Understanding different types of crisis and how to respond
Free, editable crisis communication plan
Remote Work:
Resources to stay connected, boost morale, & have effective virtual meetings
Nonprofit-specific remote work, including pros/cons and 6 key tips
Comprehensive guide, including virtual resources and security safeguards
In response to COVID-19, learning courses on remote work are available
Navigating unspoken rules of the remote workplace
Designing meaningful virtual gatherings
Fundraising in Challenging Times:
Quick read with easily to implement stewardship strategies during crisis
Virtual alternatives to fundraising events
Advice around event cancellations and strategies for funding
Study and resources for fundraising during these unprecedented times
Need and strategies behind fundraising during difficult times
Easy to implement strategies and a reminder to focus on fundraising
Recorded webinar about COVID-19 fundraising strategies
Fundraising strategies adapted for the COVID-19 pandemic
Technology:
Board Member Resources:
Volunteer Management:
For Donors & Community Leaders
Relief Funds:
Articles:
COVID-19 News
Additional Resource Lists
Advocacy & Policy
About COVID-19
What are we missing? Please send us your feedback and we will continue to share additional resources on this page and via our social media accounts. You can email thoughts, resources, and suggestions to CEN_information@cen.org.