Maximizing In-Kind Donations During COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on our economy and forced many nonprofit organizations into survival mode. While donors might have less cash to give because they’ve experienced financial stress or are proceeding with caution because they’re afraid they might, in-kind gifts are an easy way for donors to feel like they’re making a difference that won’t hit their bank account.
Guest Post: Leslie Scott, Do More Good
Nonprofit Mergers & Alliances: Aligning for the Future
Business as usual is gone. This global crisis has served as a resounding wake-up call to many organizations. Even those that have never considered doing business differently are now exploring strategic pivots. To avoid cuts in services to clients, reductions in staff, or even dissolution, many organizations are now considering mergers.
Guest Post: Dan Prater, BKD CPAs & Advisors
Nonprofit Policy Updates
Our Policy Update includes important information about the Main Street Lending Program and Employee Payroll Tax Deferral, as well as upcoming deadlines and advocacy opportunities.
Luann Feehan, President & CEO
Keeping Your Data Safe from Cyber Attack in the Year of COVID
As if 2020 wasn’t hard enough, now cyberattack records are being shattered nationwide. Covid has given cybercriminals an endless buffet of cyber-based ammo and unfortunately, nonprofits are low hanging fruit.
Guest Post: RESULTS Technology
Nonprofit Coffee Break: Tahir Atwater
Each month, Luann sits down with a different nonprofit leader to chat about leadership, learning and life over a cup of coffee. This month, we hear from Tahir Atwater, Director of Donor and Volunteer Engagement at Jackson County CASA.
Jackie Baker, Senior Director of Member Relations
Nonprofit Coffee Break: Susan Wally
Each month, Luann sits down with a different nonprofit leader to chat about leadership, learning and life over a cup of coffee. This month, we hear from Susan Wally, President & CEO of PREP-KC.
Jackie Baker, Senior Director of Member Relations
Let's Make Change
The Nonprofit Connect team grieves with our nonprofit community, and stands in support of our colleagues of color against racism and violence.
Luann Feehan, President & CEO
Policy Update: PPP Guidance and Upcoming Legislation
On Thursday the House of Representatives passed the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act. Last week, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released guidance on loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). In addition, there are several bills on the horizon that include legislation that would benefit nonprofits, including the HEROES Act, RESTART Act, and WORK NOW Act.
Luann Feehan, President & CEO
Survey Results - Share Your Experience: Kansas City Nonprofits & SBA Loans
Through an online survey, we collected information from Kansas City nonprofits about their experience applying for SBA Loans. 168 nonprofits responded between April 23 and April 27. We’ve compiled the results so that funders, policy makers, and the wider community can understand more about the effectiveness of federal response for the charitable sector.
Jackie Baker, Senior Director of Member Relations
Policy Alert: CARES Act Expansion Bill to Revitalize PPP and EIDL Loans
On Thursday, April 23, Congress passed a bill with $484 billion in additional funding to revitalize the CARES Act. This includes $310 billion in new spending for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and $50 billion for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). “Phase 3.5” of the CARES Act, or the Interim CARES Act, is expected to be signed into law on Friday, April 24.
Luann Feehan, President & CEO
