Please contact Jennifer Montone (jmontone[at]tpi.org) if you see or hear of other helpful resources.
TPI Blog
- 6 Questions for Funders to Consider Right Now (April 10)
- Philanthropic Resources for COVID-19 Response (March 27)
- Philanthropy’s Response to COVID-19 (March 12)
Philanthropy Guidance & Resources
NATIONAL
- Council on Foundations: COVID-19 Resource Hub
- Independent Sector: Information on COVID-19
- National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP): COVID-19: Response and Recovery Resources for Giving Families
- National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy: Philanthropy & COVID-19
- National Council of Nonprofits: The Nonprofit Community Confronts the Coronavirus
- United Philanthropy Forum: Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic
INTERNATIONAL
- Candid: Funding for Coronavirus
- Center for Disaster Philanthropy: COVID-19 Coronavirus
- European Foundation Centre: How are EFC members mitigating the impact of COVID-19?
- New England International Donors (NEID): COVID-19 International Resources
- UNICEF: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-2019) Global Response
- WINGS: The Chinese and global philanthropy communities mobilize against Coronavirus
- WINGS: Resources in Response to COVID-19
REGIONAL
- Arizona Grantmakers Forum: COVID-19 Response
- Connecticut Council for Philanthropy: Coronavirus Resources for Funders and Nonprofits
- Council of Michigan Foundations: COVID-19 Resource Central
- Council of New Jersey Grantmakers: Coronavirus Response
- Minnesota Council on Foundations: Coronavirus Resources
- Philanthropy California: COVID-19 Response
- Philanthropy Massachusetts: Disaster and Emergency Relief Resources
- Philanthropy New York: COVID-19 Updates and Resources
- Philanthropy Northwest: Philanthropy Northwest's Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak
- Philanthropy Ohio: COVID-19 Resources for Funders
- Philanthropy Roundtable: Philanthropy & COVID-19
- Southeastern Council of Foundations: COVID-19 Resource Hub
POPULATION- AND ISSUE-BASED
- Early Chilhood Funders: COVID-19 Response
- Funders for LGBTQ Issues: LGBTQ Funding Resources in the COVID-19 Response
- Grantmakers in Health: COVID-19 Resources for Funders
- HelpAge International: Coronavirus (COVID-19) resource page
- Nonprofit Quarterly: COVID-19: Using a Racial Justice Lens Now to Transform Our Future
- Repair the World and Amplifier: All People are Responsible for One Another: A Resource for Caring for the Sick in Times of Crisis
Blogs, Articles & Thought Leadership
- Alliance Magazine: Facing the Global Pandemic: Dispatches from Alliance’s global editorial advisory board
- Barron's Penta: How Bridge Loans Can Aid Nonprofits and Social Enterprises Through the Covid-19 Crisis
- The Center for Effective Philanthropy: Supporting Our Unsung Heroes in a Moment of Crisis
- The Center for Effective Philanthropy: Rapid-response Grantee Feedback Tool
- Council on Foundations: A Call to Action: Philanthropy's Commitment During COVID-19
- The Chronicle of Philanthropy:
- Inside Philanthropy: Philanthropy has a duty to respond quickly to the COVID-19 outbreak. Here’s how we can do it.
- Kaiser Family Foundation: donor funding for the global coronavirus response tracker
- The New York Times: How Philanthropists Are Helping During the Crisis
- National Center for Family Philanthropy: Leadership in Difficult Times: Guidance for Donors and Giving Families
- TechSoup: Resources for Nonprofits impacted by COVID-19
US Government Response
- Casner & Edwards: Charities, Businesses and Self-Employed Individuals Eligible for Forgivable Loans Under the CARES Act
- Hemenway & Barnes: The CARES Act and Nonprofits
- Independent Sector: CARES Act: How to Apply for Nonprofit Relief Funds
- IRS: COVID-19 Relief: How Charities Must Document Relief Activities
- United Philanthropy Forum: Nonprofit Community COVID-19 Stimulus Letter
Funder Perspectives
- Ball Brothers Foundation: BBF Responds to COVID-19
- Barr Foundation: A Message to Our Grantees on COVID-19
- The California Endowment: How we can through this? Together.
- Candid: Funders: now is the time for true grantee partnership
- Charles Stewart Mott Foundation: A note to grantees and friends of the Mott Foundation
- Conrad N. Hilton Foundation: Hilton Foundation’s Response to COVID-19
- Ford Foundation: A Message of Support for Our Grantees
- Gates Foundation: Perspectives on COVID-19
- GHR Foundation: How GHR is Responding to COVID-19 in Our Communities
- The Kresge Foundation: Kresge commits to full flexibility for grantees and partners during COVID-19
- Lumina Foundation: A Message to Lumina’s Partners about COVID-19
- McKnight Foundation: McKnight’s Response to the Coronavirus
- Surdna Foundation: A Letter to Our Grantees About COVID-19
- The Vermont Community Foundation: Thoughts on COVID-19 and how you can help
- Walter & Elise Haas Fund: Community Health During COVID-19
- Zellerbach Family Foundation: Coronavirus Update for ZFF Grantees
PSO (Philanthropy Supporting Organizations) Statements
Past Webinars & Related Events
- Grantmakers in Health | March 5
COVID-19 Coronavirus: How Philanthropy Can Respond - Council on Foundations | March 12
Funder to Funder Call: Sharing Approaches to COVID-19 Community Response - Philanthropy New York | March 12
Preparing for COVID-19: Philanthropy's Response in Times of Crisis - Southern California Grantmakers | March 12
How Philanthropy Can Support and Enhance the Government Response to COVID 19 - The Commonwealth Fund | March 17
Stopping the Spread of Coronavirus: What Federal and State Governments Can Do to Increase Access to Treatment and Prevention - National Center for Family Philanthropy | March 27
Family Philanthropy’s Response to COVID-19 - Northern California Grantmakers | March 30
Discussion on Funder Collaborations for COVID-19 - Council on Foundations | March 31
Policy Briefing: How the $2 Trillion COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Bill Impacts Philanthropy - Stanford Social Innovation Review | April 8
Philanthropic Efforts to Battle COVID-19 Around the Corner and Around the World - Independent Sector | April 9
What’s Next for COVID-19 Relief for Nonprofits? - NPQ | April 9
Responding to COVID-19: A Special 3-Part Webinar Series from NPQ - Part One - Exponent Philanthropy | April 10
Live Discussion: COVID-19 Funder Response - Center for Effective Philanthropy | April 10
Leadership in Crisis: Insights for Philanthropic and Nonprofit Leaders - National Center for Family Philanthropy | April 15
Beyond 5%: Increasing Support in a Time of Crisis - Council on Foundations | April 23
Listening and Learning from Nonprofit Partners During Disasters - Center for Disaster Philanthropy | April 28
COVID-19: Managing Multiple Disasters Amid the Pandemic - National Center for Family Philanthropy | April 29
Financial Stewardship in Troubled Times: Managing Endowments and Spending Policies - Candid | May 20
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National Center for Family Philanthropy | May 27
Collaborative Philanthropy in the Time of COVID-19
Ways to Give
New COVID-19 response and relief funds are being created every day. These partners in the field offer up-to-date aggregated lists of funds.
- Community Foundation Public Awareness Initiative: relief funds at community foundations around the US
- Council on Foundations: list of global response funds and funding opportunities related to COVID-19 relief
- Giving Compass: vetted list of funds addressing immediate and long-term needs related to coronavirus and COVID-19E
- Philanthropy Massachusetts: funds established throughout Massachusetts
Many organizations are starting funds with a local and regional focus, including the Boston Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund. Check with your community foundation to see what options they present.
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