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
Ten Tips for Your Remote Office Operation
Confronting our new pandemic reality has demanded a lot from nonprofit professionals. But your offices and branch service centers services have been reduced, and you’ve had five weeks of experience of business with a distributed remote workforce. You’ve learned a lot and could write your own ten tips. As a consultant I work to be a “broker of good ideas,” and this includes what I’ve learned from some of you recently.
Guest Post: Bruce Scott, Space to Focus Coaching & Consulting
Nonprofit Coffee Break: Billy Brimblecom
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 Billy Brimblecom, Executive Director at the Steps of Faith Foundation.
Jackie Baker, Director of Marketing
Policy Alert: Federal Aid Package Provides Relief for Nonprofit Organizations
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) contains several provisions for nonprofit organizations as our sector faces new challenges.
Luann Feehan, President & CEO
Survey Results: How is COVID-19 affecting Kansas City nonprofits?
Nonprofit Connect recognizes the coronavirus outbreak is impacting the Kansas City nonprofit community. Through an online survey, we collected information on how organizations are being impacted to learn what resources are needed most. 104 nonprofits responded between March 20 and March 25. We've compiled the results, and pulled out notable comments for organizations, funders, the wider community to understand the lasting effects of this crisis on our charitable sector and the services we provide.
Jackie Baker, Director of Marketing
Policy Alert: Next COVID-19 Stimulus Bill Could Help Nonprofits - What You Can Do
This next stimulus bill from Congress may be enacted as soon as this coming Monday, March 23. The latest draft includes support for charitable organizations, but nonprofits across the nation are asking for more.
Luann Feehan, President & CEO
