Philanthropic Resources for COVID-19 Response - The Philanthropic Initiative

As the worldwide spread of COVID-19 evolves, philanthropy can play an important role in addressing the immediate and long-term implications of this crisis at home and abroad. The philanthropic community continues to create resources to guide us in responding effectively. TPI continues to monitor the situation to identify the roles philanthropy can play now and into the future, and to provide additional resources and updates as useful.

Please contact Jennifer Montone if you see or hear of other helpful resources.

TPI Blog

6 Questions for Funders to Consider During the Covid 19 Crisis (April 9, 2020)

Philanthropy’s Response to COVID-19 (April 2, 2020)

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: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) information centre
WINGS: The Chinese and global philanthropy communities mobilize against Coronavirus

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: COVID-19 Resource Hub
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
- Part 1
- Part 2
- Part 3
Council on Foundations: A Call to Action: Philanthropy’s Commitment During COVID-19
The Chronicle of Philanthropy:
- How to Help the Most Vulnerable Through the Pandemic
- Grant Maker Dilemma: Spend More Now or Protect Shrinking Endowments?
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 Novel 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

Ways to Give

Many COVID-19 response and relief funds have been created around the world. These partners in the field offer 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-19
Philanthropy Massachusetts: COVID-19 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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Please reach out to anyone on our team to explore opportunities to help, share other resources, or discuss any concerns or questions you might have.

Philanthropic Resources forCOVID-19 Response