Weekly Digest March 20th, 2020 No images? Click here
The philanthropic response to a global crisis
From the President PFC is rapidly re-orienting its resources to support its members' response to the COVID-19 emergency. A key function for us is to share curated information about how you can assist and what actions your peers are taking. Starting today, PFC will publish a COVID-19 philanthropic weekly digest for as long as required. (In the meantime, we are suspending our monthly newsletter). We will also share relevant developments through our social media platforms, notably twitter (@PhilanthropyCDA). We will also support coordination via our partners at Imagine Canada, CFC and EFC. We are working on proposals to develop national and regional platforms to facilitate support to front line community organizations that are facing a cash flow crisis and struggling to protect and retain volunteers and staff. It is important that this support complements the response from governments and public health agencies. PFC will explore how some of the affinity groups could become more operational, especially the program staff affinity group. We will also re-orient our capacity building programs. PFC held a webinar that attracted 124 participants on March 18th. On March 26th at 2 PM, we will host a webinar on how to support non-qualified donees during this emergency (registration details below). I am impressed how quickly our community is mobilizing and how Canadians are demonstrating their humanity and solidarity in this historic and unprecedented crisis. Do not hesitate to be in touch to propose ideas, to let us know what you are doing and to support our work. Stay safe, Sharing resourcesCOVID-19 and Philanthropy's Response Upcoming webinars
Share other webinar themes you’d like us to cover in light of COVID-19 on Twitter @PhilanthropyCDA Please donate to COVID-19 Pandemic Response Showcasing Philanthropic responseHave you released a funder’s statement in response to COVID-19? Discover how some foundations have taken the lead in a conversation to reassure organizations through this difficult time. Please share with us how your organization is responding in light of COVID-19 on Twitter @PhilanthropyCDA United Way of Greater Toronto - COVID-19 and caring for the community Emergent needs in the not-for-profit sectorThe ONN is advocating to funders to support and strengthen the resiliency of our sector during this crisis. From removing restrictions on existing grants to mobilizing recovery funds, there are many ways that funders can support and learn with grantees. Global Philanthropic sector’s responseWhich funders are supporting the response to coronavirus and where is that funding going? Philanthropy's response to COVID-19, knowing where money is going and how, and having the latest information from organizations, facilitates thoughtful collaboration and decision-making in times of crisis. Check out the map here: Innovative funding solutionsProvide unrestricted funding and remove restrictions on existing grants - now is the time for action! |