Coronavirus: Information & Resources
Please see the collection of resources below from trusted outlets regarding the virus, prevention and treatment protocols, business continuity planning guidance, and resources for your nonprofit. We hope you find this information useful as we work together to continue to serve all who live, work, play, and learn in MetroWest. We will be sure to share additional trusted resources as they become available.
Resources Available for Nonprofits
Philanthropic Relief:
- Boston Foundation – COVID-19 Response Fund
- Feed Framingham COVID-19 Fund
- Foundation for MetroWest – MetroWest Emergency Relief Fund
- Greater Worcester Community Foundation – Worcester Together: Central Mass COVID-19 Fund
- MetroWest Health Foundation – COVID-19 Emergency Grants
CARES Act Resources:
- National Council on Nonprofits, Federal Coronavirus Relief Bills: What do They Mean for Nonprofits?, (Webinar)
- Independent Sector, CARES ACT: How to Apply for Nonprofit Relief Funds (Article)
- AAFCPA, Guidance on SBA Disaster Loans (Article)
- TSNE, Urgent Information for Nonprofits Applying for the CARES Act (Article)
Fundraising:
- Washington Nonprofit Institute, Coronavirus – What am I supposed to do about my fundraising event (Webinar)
- Washington Nonprofit Institute, Adapting our Fundraising Strategy (Webinar)
- Prosper Strategies, Coping with COVID-19: How to Mitigate the Risk of Lost Fundraising Revenue (Article)
- AAFCPAs has posted guidelines on how to ask donors to convert sponsorships and ticket sales into donations if your organization has had to cancel a fundraising event.
There are several online fundraising tools for nonprofits, including:
- Auctria – online fundraising / auction platform
- CauseVid – nonprofit video email platform, now with a free version for nonprofits
- Give Lively – free fundraising platform
- Funraise – online fundraising platform / donor database
- GiveSmart – online auction / event software
Technology Resources
- TechSoup, Understanding the Videoconferencing Tools Available to Your Nonprofit (Article)
- Candid, Tips for Successful Online Meetings (Article)
- If your nonprofit is in need of webinar technology, LogMeIn is offering free remote services for nonprofits
Marketing / Communications
- Litmus, Best Practices for Email Marketing During a Crisis (Webinar)
- Other examples of nonprofit communications during COVID-19 compiled by nonprofit social media consultant and speaker Julia Campbell.
Board Members
- BoardSource, What Nonprofit Board Members Should be Doing Right Now to Address the COVID-19 Situation (Article)
Self-Care:
- Gallup, How to Keep Remote Workers Well-being High (Article)
- NPR, Pandemic Panic? These 5 Tips Can Help You Regain Your Calm (Radio Interview)
- Happify, 5 Ways to Care for Your Mental Health During Coronavirus (Article)
Other Compiled Lists of Resources (these websites are regularly updated):
Information on the Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019
Recently, a new coronavirus-Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)-was detected in Wuhan, China. This novel coronavirus causes a respiratory (lung) infection.
Public Health Preparedness Resources
The CDC offers resources to assist health departments with their strategic planning to strengthen their public health preparedness capabilities.
Interim Guidance for Businesses/Employers to Plan/Respond
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will update this interim guidance as needed and as additional information becomes available.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Americans should be prepared for the possibility of a COVID-19 outbreak in their community. Protect yourself & your community from getting & spreading respiratory illnesses like this. Everyone has a role to play in getting ready & staying healthy.
World Health Organization Update on COVID-19
On this website you can find information and guidance from WHO regarding the current outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that was first reported from Wuhan, China, on 31 December 2019. Please visit this page for daily updates.