As nonprofits struggle financially during the pandemic, many may wonder if they may use endowment funds to keep them afloat. Due to their heavily regulated nature, nonprofits must be extremely careful before they use endowment funds to supplement their budget. Even before a nonprofit can determine whether and how it may use its endowment funds, …
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Artists Performing in Quarantine Bring Joy and Optimism
Artists performing in quarantine have been live-streaming and posting performances from their homes, including multi-artist ensembles of theater, music and even dance
SBA Loan How-To
Since the recent enactment of legislation providing COVID-19 relief to nonprofit organizations, a flood of information has deluged the Internet and inboxes about how to partake of that relief. Most of that is about the Payroll Protection Program, the forgivable loan available to small businesses including nonprofits. Unfortunately, some of this information has been incorrect, …
The Right Mindsight to Survive the Pandemic
The world will be a different place when the COVID-19 pandemic subsides. But the world will still be here. At that time, there will be work to be done, needs to be met and new opportunities for all of us who don’t succumb to negativity, paralysis or panic. As one of the most successful species …
Nonprofits Already Hit Hard by COVID-19
Even at this early stage in the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofits are already reeling from its effects. And they promise to be devastating. It’s too soon to predict the ultimate impact, but it’s a fair projection that economic ruin will fell many organizations – unless they are saved by patrons funders and legislators. Performing Arts Hard …