As the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to evolve, the health and well-being of our community is our top priority. To support our community of nonprofits we are continuing to curate relevant news and resources on our COVID-19 Resources for Nonprofits page. We also encourage you to keep in touch via email, our website, and social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram). For social sector news and updates, please also refer to the Nonprofit Resource Network Santa Barbara (NPRNSB).
FEMA – Organizations Preparing for Emergency Needs (OPEN) Training includes both a web-based, self-guided training, and a downloadable instructor kit that will guide participants on how to identify risks, locate resources, and take preparedness actions. When Community-Based Organizations, such as food pantries, daycares, and non-profits, are unable to sustain operations during an emergency incident, individuals who rely on them are exponentially impacted. Because of their importance in keeping the community going, OPEN is designed to empower these organizations to better prepare for incidents. The OPEN training provides an overview of the 10 preparedness actions and creates a path forward for organizations to develop their own disaster response plan.
Navigating uncertainties in the social sector (COVID-19 scenario planning for nonprofit and philanthropic organizations) – Deloitte Scenario Planning
The COVID-19 crisis has created a moment of hyper-uncertainty for social sector organizations. No one knows how the future will unfold, but the tools of scenario planning can help social sector leaders better prepare their organizations for the different, possible futures that may unfold.
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