The Symposium featured great keynotes on post-Covid strategy and corporate giving, as well as five breakouts covering a range of topics from boards to marketing to stress management. In addition, there was a Business Roundtable with several local leaders.

Every organization needs a seamless transition plan for when leadership leaves, whether it’s a Board member, CEO, or Executive Director. This session covered the "who," "what," "why," and "when" of succession planning, with breakout sessions focused on participants.

Over 87% of workplace issues are due to interpersonal skills. Dawn Devine guided this discussion to provide hands-on skills to help you understand your own strengths, learn how others function, and give you strategies you can use now to resolve conflicts. 

Watch local and state legislators take questions on how to build relationships and approach government for funding. This session featured a Virginia Delegate and representatives from Sens. Warner and Kaine's offices, as well as a nonprofit development leader.

Sarah Humphries (Vice President - Resource Development, Ocean Conservancy) spoke about how to fundaise through grants, major gifts, sponshorships, and social media in this engaging session during the 2021 Nonprofit Virtual Symposium.

Following brief opening remarks, 2021 Nonprofit Virtual Symposium Keynote Speak Elizabeth Woolfe (Principal, Intuition Consulting) discussed nonprofit strategy, emphasizing planning for the future as Covid and the surrounding conditions evolve.

Governor Northam authorized $15m for nonprofits around Virginia to get on the "Unite Us" platform, designed to help them coordinate services for people in need. Margaret Fisher explained along with a representative of Sinclair Health Clinic, an early adopter.

Form 990s aren't just required by the IRS. They're also great tools for governance and management. Olivia Hutton, CPA of local firm Yount, Hyde, and Barbour explained how to use 990s to strenghten nonprofits in this Lunch and Learn on June 8, 2021.

Building and maintaining effective Boards is a challenge for many nonprofits. In this event, the panelists discussed real-life examples from their professional experiences to help non-profits avoid pitfalls and enhance leadership and governance. 

A post-Covid world will be challenging as non-profits seek to re-adjust, but there are also opportunities to take advantage of their experiences.  Dawn Devine and Tom Morley led a discussion talking about how non-profits can come out of the crisis stronger.

The Coronavirus pandemic, the "demon of 2020," has adversely impacted our families, our recreation, our socialization, and our work. Richard Kennedy and John Lamanna talked about the workforce impacts, and what leaders can do to mitigate them.

How should non-profits position for end-of-year fundraising during Covid-19? How can they create effective messaging? What should be the role of social media? An expert panel addresses these and other questions in this informative webinar.

What are donors' priorities during Covid-19? What will they be afterwards? Top local leaders from United Way, American Woodmark, United Bank, and other organizations discuss in this virtual Lunch and Learn, moderated by CFNSV's Larry Weiss.

This document from the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MNCN) is an excellent discussion of standards and practices for nonprofit Board members, executives, and staffers. It's essential for any organization striving to be an exceptional community provider.

Nonprofits should have a contingency plan for executive turnover. It's critical in the event of an unanticipated departure, and is equally key in facilitating leadership transition for predictable or planned attrition. This sample was provided by Special Love, Inc.

Nonprofits regularly solicit gifts in support of their missions. This sample Gift Acceptance Policy outlines guidelines for accepting current and deferred gifts from corporations, large donors, etc. Thank you to Special Love, Inc., for sharing this document.

Included here are sample Board Diversity, Conflict of Interest, and Whistleblower Policies every nonprofit should have to support sound organizational governance. Thank you to Special Love for providing these examples for our community's use.

Special Love provided the Prevent Cancer Foundation's grassroots advocacy toolkit with information for NSV nonprofits with different missions. This toolkit has information, tips, and tools to support legislative, policy, personal, community, and media advocacy. 

Sinclair Health Clinic submitted a list of Board expectations, its Board Orientation Handbook, and a self-assessment. These documents can be used as examples for promoting effective nonprofit leadersip and governance, and customized as needed.

This Recovery Coach's Manual was submitted by the McShin Foundation (www.mcshin.org). It includes a curriculum for 16 hours of training designed to be provided over a two-day period, as well as an expanded 48 hours of training intended to take six days. 

In two blog posts, Tom Morley (Snowflake LLC) and Dawn Devine (Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum) present seven things non-profits should consider post-Covid, and four steps to help nonprofits get ready for what's coming next.

Tiffany Allen (Nonprofit PGC), Tonia Wellons (Greater Washington Community Foundation), and Tom Morley (Snowflake LLC) discuss the impacts of Covid-19 on nonprofits in this Workforce Wire podcast, produced by Employ PG and released Nov. 11, 2020.

This free eBook is a summary of the Practical Considerations series below. Covering seven topics, it provides an overview of what nonprofits should be thinking about during and in preparation for emerging from the pandemic situation.

Snowflake LLC and NANSV offered a seven-part, online series detailing what nonprofits should be considering as they confront Covid-19.  Sessions are 30 minutes to one hour long. Presentations and recordings are available from Snowflake for $25 per session. 

On April 24, Snowflake LLC and NANSV hosted a second online conversation to discuss nonprofits' challenges and solutions during the Covid-19 crisis.  Nearly 30 nonprofits from the DC Metro Area, the NSV, and the Charlottesville had a great exchange of ideas.

The pandemic is challenging both because of its effects and uncertainties. How long will it last? When should we make changes to services or staff? A good contingency plan is essential for sound decision-making. 20 Degrees talks about what to consider.

On April 2, Snowflake LLC and NANSV hosted an online forum for nonprofits to discuss COVID-19 challenges and responses. There was excellent dialogue, and a lot of great ideas. Over 30 nonprofits from the NSV and around the National Capital region participated.

Bloomerang compiled a library of crisis fundraising advice, articles, opinions, webinars, videos and resources in the wake of the new coronavirus and its impact on the nonprofit sector. This page will be updated regularlly as new information becomes available.

HR 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, includes a complex set of temporary paid leave mandates and employer reimbursement provisions, and funding for free testing, food security, and unemployment benefits.

Small businesses can apply for economic injury disaster loans through an SBA program available to small businesses, agricultural cooperatives, and nonprofits. What is the criteria for loan approval? What do you need? Watch this video to find out.

The SBA is offering Virginia low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses and nonprofits suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (Covid-19). SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2m.

The increased spread of Covid-19 in the US is unprecedented, and has been extremely challenging for our creative community. We recognize that many people are feeling anxious and uncertain about the immediate future, with cancellations and income loss.