COVID-19 giving guidance series

As the pandemic wears on, and communities and nonprofits continue to struggle, many people are looking for ways to help those affected. Our COVID-19 webinars and Spark Your Impact video series feature interviews with nonprofits from around the country offering guidance on how you can help.

Videos and webinars

Judy Monroe CDC Foundation

(September 17, 2021) Not sure how to best support the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic? Learn more about how giving can aid recovery.

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Avril Benoit, Doctors Without Borders, United States

(March 2, 2021) How is the COVID-19 pandemic different from other health crises? Avril answers this question and discusses how valuable it is for medical professionals around the world to share learnings with each other.

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Jennifer Morris, The Nature Conservancy

(January 26, 2021) Have you been spending more time appreciating nature since the pandemic began? Jennifer explains why nature plays a key role in our recovery from COVID-19 and in the prevention of the next pandemic.

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Nancy Brown, American Heart Association

(December 8, 2020) Many people are avoiding necessary medical care due to COVID-19 fears. Nancy talks about why this is dangerous and how the American Heart Association is helping to fight the pandemic.

Watch the video (7:30)

Greg Cameron, Joffery Ballet

(December 22, 2020) Performing arts nonprofits have been hit particularly hard by the pandemic. With performance season canceled, the Joffrey Ballet got creative to keep patrons, dancers and students involved. Greg talks about how you can help arts organizations make it through the pandemic.

Watch the video (7:54)

Sheila Davis, Partners In Health

(October 29, 2020) COVID-19 is putting pressure on vulnerable communities around the world. Sheila talks about what healthcare organization Partners In Health is seeing, and how you can help.

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(October 28, 2020) What do unrestricted giving, advocacy and social distancing practices all have in common? They can all help nonprofits make it through the pandemic, says Antony Bugg-Levine.

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Ellie Hollander, Meals on Wheels

(September 24, 2020) Learn about the struggles that homebound older Americans face now due to the pandemic and how you can help elderly people in need.

Watch the video (8:56)

(August 31, 2020) Elaine shares three ways donors can help right now to counteract the effects of the pandemic on nonprofits and communities.

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(August 24, 2020) Hear actionable insights from Darren Walker that will empower you as a donor to be more effective with your giving during these turbulent times.

Watch the replay (32:03)

(June 29, 2020) Join Chris Hughes, Andrew Yang and Dr. Angela Jackson to learn about innovative opportunities to use philanthropy to support those suffering financially due to the crisis.

Watch the replay (44:21)

(May 5, 2020) Learn more about the challenges facing nonprofits due to the COVID-19 pandemic and how you can support them through this time with advice from Points of Light, GivingTuesday and Candid.

Watch the replay (46:25)

(April 10, 2020) Learn how to combat some of the broad-reaching hardships caused by COVID-19 with advice from United Way, Feeding America and NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Watch the replay (59:33)

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