Nonprofit Navigator 7/8/2020

7/9/2020

Tell Congress: Urgent Nonprofit Priorities in COVID-19 Legislation

Congress is expected to pass its last piece of COVID-19 legislation this month. It is urgent that nonprofits tell the House and Senate to include nonprofit policy solutions in the final package. Help ensure that federal lawmakers insert these bipartisan solutions in the legislation by signing your organization’s name onto the new Nonprofit Community Letter to congressional leaders.

Click here for more background information regarding the letter.

Adapted from the National Council for Nonprofits policy alert 7.6.20

Deadline to Sign: Friday July 10

Nominate a Rising Leader

Is there a nonprofit professional in your organization that is poised to be a great leader? Nominate them for this program and they will be paired with a nonprofit mentor and full access to conference!

Nominations Due: Friday July 10

Return to Work Bonuses

Governor Little's program benefits any person who has filed for unemployment benefits since March 1, even those who already have returned to work.

If your employee returned to work from May 1 through July 1, full-time workers can receive a $1,500 bonus, and $750 for part-time workers.
If your employee returned to work from July 2 through July 8, full-time workers can receive a $1,000 bonus, and $500 for part-time workers.
If your employee returns to work from July 9 through July 15, full time-workers can receive a $500 bonus, and $250 for part-time workers.

Employers must apply on behalf of employees. The extended federal benefits will expire soon, so we strongly encourage you to take advantage of this new incentive for your employees as soon as possible.

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Virtual Event and Meeting Platforms

As your need for virtual events and meetings grow so does the list of services and software. The Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce has compiled a comprehensive spreadsheet that compares features to help you quickly decide which company is the best fit for your purposes.

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FREE Coaching

We are offering five hours of complimentary one-on-one consulting with a Business Affiliate Member Consultant.

Nonprofit organizations receive:

5 hours of complimentary one-on-one consulting
Hours can be used all at once, or in five, one-hour sessions

Eligible nonprofits must:

Be a current member of the Idaho Nonprofit Center
Complete the Complimentary Consulting Program Application requiring:
- A letter of support outlining your organization's commitment to program and current needs
- Three goals you hope to accomplish from this program

Apply Here

Time, Talent, and Treasure

Time, talent, and treasure are all important aspects of philanthropy. Nominate your volunteers, partners, and donors for an ultimate thank you gift.

Nominations Close: Friday, August 21

Conference Schedule

What will this year’s conference look like this year? We will have two great keynote speakers, a plenary session about DEI (more info coming soon), and 20+ breakout sessions to view live or recorded!

When: August 31- September 2, 2020
Where: Virtual
Price: $75 Member All three days / $125 not-yet-member
Register Here

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Maximize your Company's PPP Loan Forgiveness Under the Flexibility Act

The PPP Loan program has seen its fair share of starts, stops and changes. The recently passed Flexibility Act fundamentally altered key provisions of the program, including loan forgiveness. Spend an hour with industry experts and Parsons Behle attorneys discussing what loan forgiveness looks like after the Flexibility Act and strategies to maximize your company’s PPP loan forgiveness amount.

When: July 14 @ 8:30 - 9:30 am MT
Where: Virtual
Register Here

Chat with your Peers

Let’s gather to support each other. The Idaho Nonprofit Center will be convening nonprofit professionals in regions around the state to touch base, offer support and share resources.

North Idaho: July 9, 2020 @ 10:00 am PT / 11:00 am MT
Blaine County: July 13, 2020 @ 1:00 pm MT
Treasure Valley: July 22, 2020 @ 1:00 pm MT

Job Openings

Community Engagement Manager: Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation
Office Manager: Camp Rainbow Gold
Executive Director: Good Samaritan Home
Chief Financial Officer: Jannus
Girl Scout Cookie Manager: Girl Scouts of Silver Sage

Email [email protected] to learn how to post your own nonprofit job opening.

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Helpful Links

Grants Galore

SBA Disaster Assistance in Response to the Coronavirus
The U.S Small Business Administration is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Deadline: Ongoing

FEMA Application for Nonprofits
All 50 states, the District of Columbia, five territories, and numerous tribes are working directly with FEMA under President Trump’s March 13, 2020, nationwide emergency declaration for COVID-19. Under this emergency declaration, and subsequent major disaster declarations, certain private non-profit (PNP) organizations are eligible to apply for funding through FEMA’s Public Assistance program. This fact sheet provides guidance for determining the eligibility of PNP applicants and work performed in accordance with the COVID-19 emergency and major disaster declarations.

Deadline: Ongoing

Homeless Veteran Assistance
The VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program provides funding for eligible entities to provide transitional housing beds or service centers for veterans who are homeless or at risk for becoming homeless.

Deadline: Ongoing

Rocky Mountain Power Foundation offers support for community organizations responding to COVID-19
Community organizations are facing unprecedented challenges and demand for vital services. Through Rocky Mountain Power’s charitable arm, the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation has committed $311,500 for immediate support to critical community-serving organizations in Utah, Wyoming and Idaho.
Deadline: Ongoing

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