Team Reed Foundation talks about how the coronavirus outbreak is affecting nonprofit organizations.

1. How Is the
Coronavirus Outbreak
Affecting Nonprofit
Organizations?
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2. The coronavirus has impacted every industry as the
outbreak spreads around the world. The United States
now has the highest death and infection rate in the
world, and the impact of COVID-19 is only expected to
broaden as the spread continues and a recession
looms. Just as traditional businesses have come to a
standstill, nonprofits are struggling to adapt to shelter-
in-place orders. Taking work remotely is a challenge
that many companies have not yet adapted to; now,
forced digitalization is leading to greater business
disruptions and productivity set-backs that no one is
sure how to combat.

3. Remote Work
The best thing organizations can do at
this time is to extend sick policies and be
as understanding as possible. Not
everyone has the same access to a quiet
workspace or equipment; a slower
internet speed may slow turnaround
times, but the team should all chip in and
do what they can to help one another
work around any obstacles they may face.

4. Remote Work
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Microsoft Teams free for six months
GoToMeeting tools free for three months
Three free months of Dropbox Premium
for nonprofits.
All nonprofits should take advantage of the
tools and resources at their disposal, such as:

5. Finances May Need to
Change
The CEO should call all necessary parties
into a meeting and evaluate the budget.
The organization's bottom line must be
considered, along with any cuts to
staffing and the impending effects on
the group as well as the individuals
losing their jobs. A fundraising campaign
may help the company improve its
outlook and keep staff on-board amidst
the virus, but it is not a permanent
solution.Financial forecasting is the best
way to navigate the challenges and
changes brought on by COVID-19.

6. Fight Against Racism
Misinformation has enforced xenophobic
tendencies and lead to more instances of
racism. Nonprofit organizations can use
these anti-stigma resources to fight
against the hostility and baseless
accusations against Asian
communities.Fighting against
discrimination is not an easy task, but the
more accurate information spread, the
less room there will be for ignorance and
stereotypes.

7. The coronavirus is a major hurdle
that nonprofits must navigate along
with every other industry. Although it
may pose significant challenges and
even some losses, it is important to
adapt and find ways to lead by
example, promoting altruism and
optimism in this difficult time.

8. Thank You!
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