Habitat Minnesota is here to support you during this time of uncertainty. Reach out to any of our staff via phone or email. We have compiled a variety of resources below. If there is more information you need, please let us know.
Our office is currently working remotely and has postponed any statewide travel through the end of April. Habitat Minnesota is monitoring the progression of COVID-19 and its affect on our communities. We will continue to follow guidance from the local and national leaders in health, government, and from Habitat International.
Habitat Resources
Habitat Minnesota Executive Director conference calls: Email cristen@hfhmn.org for more information.
Habitat International: Good Standing Update (3/31/2020)
Habitat International: Pursuing the Mission during COVID-19
Habitat International: A message from Jonathan Reckford – Coronavirus pandemic calls for a world where we care for each other.
My.Habitat Coronavirus overall guidance
My.Habitat Coronavirus FAQs page
My.Habitat COVID-19 Yammer Group
Health Resources
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Latest news
Minnesota Department of Health: Latest news
MNSure: Special enrollment and latest news
NEW! Target: No-touch thermometers available for sale
World Health Organization (WHO): Latest news
Advocacy
COVID-Specific Advocacy: Latest news
Federal Housing Stability: Encourage members of Congress to prioritize the needs of low-income families and the organizations that serve them.
Statewide Homeownership Support: Click here to view and co-sign a letter asking for state leaders to prioritize homeownership preservation.
Financing
Chronicle of Philanthropy: Charitable deduction, SBA loans, and other resources from latest stimulus bill
Minnesota Council on Foundations: Minnesota Disaster Recovery Fund (MDRF) for Coronavirus (Habitat Minnesota applied on behalf of Minnesota affiliates)
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits/Propel Nonprofits: How to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program
National Council of Nonprofits: Loans Available for Nonprofits in the CARES Act
Otto Bremer Trust: $50 million emergency fund to support community organizations (Habitat Minnesota applied on behalf of Minnesota affiliates)
Propel Nonprofits: Paycheck Protection Program for Nonprofits
Small Business Administration (SBA): Disaster Loan Assistance
Small Business & Entrepreneurship, US Senate Committee: Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
USDA: Latest news
USDA: Stakeholder Announcement
(For Central Minnesota) The Initiative Foundation: The Central Minnesota Emergency Relief and Recovery Fund is being activated to meet critical needs in the region.
Fundraising
GiveMN: Platform will be donating back the processing fee to nonprofits in March and April.
GiveMN: No-cost virtual fundraising coaching sessions through April 10
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits: Free digital special edition of Minnesota Grants Directory
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits: Grantmaking in Response to Coronavirus Webinar Recording
NEW! Minnesota Council of Nonprofits: Greater Minnesota Virtual Networking Calls
Free and open to all, these networking meetings are designed to bring nonprofit professionals from across Minnesota together to discuss many core areas of their work, and how to pivot that work in these challenging times. The networking event will be hosted on Zoom. You will need a computer and a phone as a back-up audio method.
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Monday, May 4, 3 – 4 p.m. (Fundraising Online)
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Thursday, May 7, 12 – 1 p.m. (Grantwriting during the COVID-19 Crisis)
General Resources
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits: Nonprofit resources for COVID-19
New York Times: Frequently Asked Questions about every aspect of COVID-19
Propel Nonprofits: No-cost technical assistance (on finance, strategy, cash flow, or anything else you need). Reach out to any Propel staff here.
Government Resources
Calls with the Governor: Click here to sign up for the first of weekly calls or for more information.
- May 4, 2020: register. The May 4th call will focus on equity, as it relates to the state’s pandemic responses. Commissioner Lucero (Minnesota Department of Human Rights) and Commissioner Harpstead (Minnesota Department of Human Services) will join the Governor and Lieutenant Governor for the call.
- May 18, 2020: register. The focus of this call will be on greater Minnesota.
Calls with DEED: Click here to sign up.
NEW: Call with Senator Tina Smith
CARES Act: Read the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act here and see HFHI’s initial assessment of the Act here.
Congresswoman Angie Craig’s Office: COVID-19 Community Resource Guide
Minnesota Legislature: Latest news
US Chamber of Commerce: Coronavirus Emergency Loans – Small Business Guide and Checklist
Operations and Management
Idealware: how to deliver programs and services remotely resources and webinars
Microsoft Teams: User training
Microsoft Teams: Work-from-home tips
NEW! Minnesota Council of Nonprofits: Greater Minnesota Virtual Networking
Free and open to all, these networking meetings are designed to bring nonprofit professionals from across Minnesota together to discuss many core areas of their work, and how to pivot that work in these challenging times. The networking event will be hosted on Zoom. You will need a computer and a phone as a back-up audio method.
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Wednesday, May 13, 1 – 2 p.m. (Well-Being During Difficult Times)
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Monday, May 18, 1 – 2 p.m. (Best Practices for Connecting Virtually)
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Wednesday, May 27, 1 -2 p.m. (Service-Learning)
Minnesota Employment and Economic Development: Unemployment Insurance and Compensation resources
Minnesota Employment and Economic Development: Shared Work–Alternative to Layoff
Nonprofit Risk Management Center: Create a Business Continuity Plan: No Business Continuity Plan_ Take These 4 Steps
Propel Nonprofits: Click here for a recording of the recent “Managing Cash Flow for Nonprofits (during a global pandemic)” webinar. Slides can be viewed here.
Propel Nonprofits: Emergency Succession Planning
NEW! Serve Minnesota: Minnesota AmeriCorps Emergency Response Initiative
Zoom: MCN Members can enjoy 20% off certain Zoom plans.
Volunteering
NEW! Nonprofit Marketing Guide: Virtual Volunteering – Ideas to Engage your Volunteers Remotely
VolunteerMatch: Resource Hub
VolunteerMatch: Engaging Volunteers in Uncertain Times
Additional Resources
Find online solutions, announcements, and other resources for nonprofits below as they become available.