During this unprecedented COVID-19 global pandemic, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation has compiled critical information and resources for nonprofits navigating the crisis. As nonprofits you are pillars of strength for your community. This page will provide links to the latest news, best practices, resources, and webinar trainings to help Fairfield County nonprofits continue to provide support to those in need and to strengthen our region. Thank you for your persistence during these difficult times.
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation’s response:
The Fairfield County COVID-19 Resiliency Fund has been established by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation with the support of generous seed funding from a cross-section of individuals, private foundations, corporations, and others. The Fund’s resources are directed to organizations serving high need, vulnerable populations, including low-income individuals and residents without health insurance and/or access to sick days; immigrants; persons with disabilities; and communities of color, among others. Learn more & donate: COVID-19 Resiliency Fund
While we continue to raise funds, we are temporarily pausing the application process for our COVID-19 Resiliency Fund. During the month of May, the Community Foundation is shifting its focus to fulfilling our spring competitive grantmaking cycle. For general inquiries about funding, please contact your Program Officer or send an email to COVID19@FCCFoundation.org. 
Nonprofit resources:
Special nonprofit offer for printing and design support – AlphaGraphics Stamford
Tough Times Call for Tough Action: A Decision Framework for Nonprofit Leaders & Boards – SeaChange
CCS Fundraising: Strategies During COVID-19 – CSS Fundraising
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) – US Small Business Administration
Emergency resources to help with COVID-19 hardships – Candid
Voices from the Field: Tangible, Timely Tactics for Nonprofits during Crises – Nonprofit Quarterly
COVID-19 Resources for CT Nonprofits – iMission Institute
COVID-19 Resources Guide – The Perrin Family Foundation
Connecticut COVID-19 Charity Connection – 4CT
Sustainability to Survivability: Nonprofit Finance Must-Do’s in the Time of COVID – Nonprofit Quarterly
Coronavirus Resources for Funders and Nonprofits – Connecticut Council for Philanthropy
Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak: Resources to Help Nonprofits – The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Nonprofits and Coronavirus, COVID-19 – National Council on Nonprofits
NonprofitHR Coronavirus Digital Information Portal – Nonprofit HR
What Nonprofits Board Members Should Be Doing Right Now to Address the COVID-19 Situation – BoardSource
Nonprofit Resources for Remote Work During the COVID-19 Outbreak – Tech Soup
Legal Alert: New Covid-19 Federal and State Laws – Pro Bono Partnership
Connecticut State Response:
State of CT COVID-19 Updates
Small Business Loan Information – Disaster Response
Health Guidelines:
Centers for Disease Control COVID-19
World Health Organization
Trainings from FCCF’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence:
Emergency Fundraising Teleconference Featuring the Connecticut Council of Philanthropy – FCCF’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence and Near & Far Aid
Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Emergency Family And Medical Leave Act Presentation Featuring Pro Bono Partnership – FCCF’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence and Near & Far Aid
Understanding Federal and State Support for Nonprofits in the COVID crisis – FCCF’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence and Near & Far Aid
Other Trainings and Webinars:
Navigating COVID-19 for Nonprofits: From Financial Triage to Scenario Planning – The Wallace Foundation
Driving Impact Webinar Series – Bank of America
49 Free Nonprofit Webinars for April 2020 – Wild Apricot
Community Organizing Resources:
Online Meeting Resource Toolkit for Facilitators
Organizing in the Time of Physical Distancing
Relational Program Toolkit Inventory
Tips for Thriving Virtual Events
Free Download to Virtual Event Cards
Digital Action to Check on Members/Friends
Digital Content Resource Guide
Stimulus Checks for Individuals:
IRS’s new (April 15) “Get my Payment” portal
Overview IRS information about stimulus payments and eligibility
April 15 Treasury Department announcement re: SSI recipients not needing to file additional forms
Other Resources:
National listing of COVID-19 philanthropic funds throughout the country
Support Materials for Marketing Professionals During the COVID-19 Crisis
Free tools and services for businesses during the COVID-19 crisis
Department of Labor – Expanded Sick Leave and Family and Medical Leave
Support for Arts Organizations:
Foundation for Contemporary Arts
MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund
Jazz Foundation of America – COVID-19 Musicians’ Emergency Fund
Connecticut Office of the Arts COVID-19 Resources
National Endowment for the Arts FAQs
COVID-19 Resources for Artists and Arts Organizations
Fundraising Resources:
Covid-19 Resource Guide from AFP Global
CCS Fundraising: Strategies During COVID-19
Network for Good: COVID-19 Resources
Connecticut Council for Philanthropy: Coronavirus Resources for Funders and Nonprofits
Milken Institute/Center for Strategic Philanthropy: Philanthropy in the Time of COVID-19 Resources
GiveSmart Webinar Recording: Pivot to a Virtual Fundraising Event
