COVID-19 Nonprofit Resources

During this rapidly evolving situation, OneOC is committed to providing the resources and support for our nonprofits, volunteers, and community partners.

Resources for Nonprofits

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Stay Connected

Nonprofit Support Network: A virtual community dedicated to sharing resources and fostering collaboration amidst the COVID-19 crisis. We also have a specific forum for Youth Development & Education Nonprofits.
OC Nonprofit CEO Forum: In partnership with The Wooden Floor, OneOC hosts a weekly call and virtual network for Orange County executive leaders to stay connected during the COVID-19 crisis

Get Help

Introducing OneOC Office Hours!

Click below to schedule a 15 minute consultation with one of our experts:

Tim Strauch: Organizational Strategy & Sustainability, Board Engagement, Scenario & Business Continuity Planning
Ursula Walsh: Corporate Volunteer Recruitment & Engagement, Emergency Services & Support
Stacy Brooks: Human Resources and Compliance
Randa Wren: Accounting & Financial Management
Amanda Green: Organizational Strategy & Sustainability, Marketing, Remote Working
Kimberly Harnish: Nonprofit Volunteer Recruitment & Engagement

Free Skills Based Consulting

Gallagher Insurance, the Orange County Business Journal, and SingerLewak are offering free skills-based consulting hours to nonprofits in need of support in HR, Compliance Review, Marketing, Strategic Advisory, Social Media, Accounting, Management, etc.

Select your area of interest and sign up for a one-on-one virtual or in-person session!

Navigating Your Financial Options

$484B More in Stimulus Funds Headed for Release: What’s Included, What’s Not (Nonprofit Quarterly)
Urgent Information for Nonprofits Applying for the CARES Act (from TSNE Mission Works)
Coronavirus Emergency Loans Guide and Checklist for Nonprofits (from the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation)
Small Business Development Corporation of Orange County Programs

Apply for Funding

COVID-19 (EIDL) Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application (US Small Business Administration)
Paycheck Protection Program (US Small Business Administration)
OC Community Resilience Fund (Powered by Charitable Ventures, OC Grantmakers, Orange County Community Foundation, and St. Joseph Community Partnership Fund)
Rapid Response Grant Program (Anaheim Community Foundation)
COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Support Fund Program (County of Orange, CA)

Engage in Advocacy

CalNonprofits’ 6 Minute Survey: How can we support your Nonprofit and partner with you on policy?

Find Volunteers

Learn How to Recruit Volunteers During COVID-19
Post volunteer projects and recruit volunteers through:
For urgent assistance, please contact disaster@oneoc.org

Learn & Grow

Trainings and Webinars

Virtual Trainings via OneOC’s Training Catalog

Upcoming:

Join two national forums on possible philanthropic reforms:

- 9/21/2020: What’s Broken in the Foundation and Donor Landscape? (1st of 2 Town Halls on Philanthropic Reform) – This Town Hall (the first in a series of two) will discuss: What are the current rules governing philanthropy, especially foundations and donor-advised funds? How do these operate in practice? Are wealthy people using these vehicles to game the system?
- 10/5/2020: Fixing Philanthropy for Communities (2nd of 2 Town Halls on Philanthropic Reform) – What are some of the national and state efforts looking to address the issues identified in Session I? This session will include leaders of the Emergency Charity Stimulus campaign, an effort that could unleash $200 billion over the next 3 years without increasing the federal budget or costing taxpayers another dime.
- 9/21/2020: How to Identify, Secure, and Nurture New and Existing Corporate Partnerships During COVID – Nonprofit leadership expert Chris Martinez will share proven strategies for approaching corporate relationships. You will learn how to construct a corporate development plan, build a case for partnership, propose a pilot, measure what matters, and provide proof of performance in a socially distanced world.

- 9/22/2020: Responsive Service Delivery: Safety And Innovation (NonprofitWebAdvisor) – Nonprofit leader and service delivery expert Erika R. Burnett will explore impact with a focus on innovation in a time of crisis. You will learn how to build bridges in traumatic situations and position your organization for success from the inside out.

- 9/22-24/2020: COVID-19: RESHAPING SOCIAL INNOVATION: How the Sector is Innovating Now and for the Future – Join Stanford Social Innovation Review for their 15th annual Nonprofit Management Institute. SSIR will bring together nonprofit and business leaders, noted academics, and prominent public-sector leaders to share experiences and insights on how organizations have weathered the impact of COVID-19, what can we learn from these experiences, and how we can emerge stronger as a sector.

- 9/21/20, 9/23/20 and 9/24/20: Meeting the Movement – 2020 Virtual Conference – SCG’s 2020 Annual Conference, Meeting the Movement, invites funders to embody adaptive and authentic leadership, to reimagine our role as stewards of resources and power, and to integrate community-based solutions for a better future. SCG’s 2020 Virtual Conference, Meeting the Movement, will explore three distinct themes over the course of three mornings: Shifting Power, COVID-19 Response & Recovery, and Philanthropy Reimagined.

Recorded:

- COVID-19 And Cal/OSHA: What California HR Needs To Know (NonprofitWebAdvisor)
- Best Practices For Digital Engagement During And Post-COVID (NonprofitWebAdvisor)
- WORKSHOP – Crisis Planning: Don’t Just Survive, Create Your Future (NonprofitWebAdvisor)
- Calling All Board Members and Leaders: Governing Through Times of Crisis (Co-facilitated by Amanda Kearney-Smith, MS, and Richard Eveleigh, MPA)
- Responding to COVID-19: Seeking Forgiveness for a Paycheck Protection Program Loan (hosted by Gina McDonald, Jeanne Bell and Nonprofit Quarterly)
- Reimagining Individual Giving During and Beyond COVID-19 (Panel discussion with fundraising leaders from the MLK Community Health Foundation, the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland, VertueLab, and the Soul of Philanthropy)

Financial Health & Sustainability

- Online Fundraising Compliance Guide – What Nonprofits Need To Know (Harbor Compliance)
- Navigating Your Organization’s Financial Support Options (featuring Peter Meyers, SVP & Senior Lending Officer, Farmers & Merchants Bank)
- Understanding Your Insurance Plans to Save Money & Mitigate Risk During COVID-19 (featuring Kelly Peterson, Vice President of Wood Gutmann and Bogart Insurance Brokers)

HR & Compliance

- Remaining HR Compliant During COVID-19 (in partnership with Linda Duffy, Ethos Human Capital Solutions)
- Managing Employee Engagement and Remote Work During COVID-19 (in partnership with Nada Nasserdeen, Rise Up for You)
- Legal Implications of COVID-19 (in partnership with Sarah Efthymiou, Public Law Center)

Strategy & Leadership

- Engaging Your Board Amidst COVID-19 (featuring a panel of nonprofit CEOs from various organizations across Orange County)

Volunteerism

- Posting Virtual Volunteer Toolkits (hosted by OneOC’s Volunteer Services Team)
- Volunteer Recognition Strategies for COVID-19 and Beyond (presented by Kimberly Harnish, Volunteer Infrastructure Manager, OneOC)
- Organizing “Days of Service” during COVID-19 (Charity Navigator Blog)

Marketing & Communications

- Developing a Crisis Communications Strategy (featuring Payal Kumar Avellan, Director of Marketing & Communications at The Wooden Floor)
- Marketing & Communications in the Wake of COVID-19 (featuring Patti Larson, Founder & CEO of SunUp Group)

COVID-19 Resources Overview

- Virtual Tour: COVID-19 Nonprofit Resources (in partnership with YNPNOC)
- Virtual Tour of COVID-19 Online Resources for Nonprofits (in partnership with the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce)
- Virtual Tour of COVID-19 Online Resource (in partnership with the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce)

More Information

We have a Resource Guide featuring articles, webinars, templates, tools, and more! If you have a resource you’d like to share, please contact agreen@oneoc.org.

Resources for Volunteers

To find volunteer opportunities in our community, please visit one of the following websites:

For additional information on finding volunteer opportunities, click here.

How to Support Our Community

To give to our community directly, please visit the following websites:

To support legislation that will help our nonprofit community, please visit the CalNonprofits website.

For additional information on how you can support the nonprofit community, click here.

Partners & Additional Resources

We are so grateful for our strong network of partners who are supporting our community.

If someone you know is in need of food or other assistance, please visit the Community Action Partnership of Orange County website.

For individual or family assistance, please contact 211 Orange County.

For mental health support, please contact Straight Talk Counseling.

For live legislative and health related updates related to COVID-19 in California, please visit the Governor’s Office Webpage.

For live updates on the COVID-19 outbreak, please visit the World Health Organization (WHO) website.

For additional resources, click here.

If you’d like to share a resource with OneOC and the community, please contact Amanda Green at agreen@oneoc.org