BY TFN Staff

The Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) recently wrapped up a seven-part webinar series, COVID-19: Strategic Approaches for Funders, which offered a range of in-depth learning opportunities focused on the pandemic’s impact on vulnerable populations, as well as ways philanthropy can respond effectively — in both immediate relief as well as long-term recovery efforts.

During the final webinar in the series, focusing on the mental health impacts of the pandemic. CDP announced the launch of a new Disaster Philanthropy Playbook strategy, along with a Mental Health, Bereavement and Grief tool kit, tip sheet and compilation of resources. These tools and resources are designed to support philanthropic knowledge and encourage funding that addresses these issues as part of disaster relief and recovery.

As CDP noted: “With COVID-19 there seem to be more questions than answers, particularly for funders who want to respond effectively and efficiently. This series of webinars brings expert panelists together to address some of the most pressing issues, including getting money out the door quickly, supporting vulnerable populations and investing in local communities.”

This webinar series was co-sponsored by TFN in addition to Council on Foundations, Grantmakers in Health, National Center for Family Philanthropy, Grantmakers in Aging,  National VOAD, InterAction and United Philanthropy Forum. (Supporting funders are noted on the individual webinar pages.)

TFN works with the CDP to provide curriculum, facilitation and technical assistance for our PPREP learning cohort. PPREP, which stands for Philanthropic Preparedness, Resiliency and Emergency Partnership, was created to provide resources for community foundations to build their skills and leadership capacity in order to be better informed and prepared should a natural disaster strike their community.

Schools provides Grab-and-Go Meals during the COVID-19 closure. The program will help fill a need in the community, particularly among those eligible for free or reduced price meals at school. (USDA photo by Tom Witham via CDP.)

Click on the links below to access webinar recordings, slide decks and responses to unanswered questions for each session in the series. 

 

COVID-19: Making Effective Rapid Response Grants (April 14)

The first webinar in the seven-part series explored how funders can respond to community needs by getting money out the door quickly, while maintaining accuracy and accountability.

CDP Director of Strategic Initiatives Sally Ray moderated the discussion and panelists included:

COVID-19: Managing Multiple Disasters Amid the Pandemic (April 28)

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, tornado season has already begun; 23 states are at risk of moderate to major flooding this spring; and early forecasts predict four major hurricanes and an intense wildfire season this year. This webinar explored what effective disaster philanthropy looks like during a pandemic and how funders can respond to other disasters this year while still supporting COVID-19 response and recovery.

CDP Director of Strategic Initiatives Sally Ray moderated the discussion and panelists included:

COVID-19: Place-based Grantmakers and Investing in Local Communities (May 12)

This webinar explored place-based grantmaking and the importance of strengthening local communities and organizations to create a new philanthropic and nonprofit landscape, focused on recovery, that prioritizes equity, partnership and collaboration.

CDP Director of Strategic Initiatives Sally Ray moderated the discussion and panelists included:

COVID-19: How Philanthropy Can Stand Up for Vulnerable Populations (May 26)

The fourth installment of CDP’s COVID-19 Series explored the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and its impact on nonprofits and vulnerable communities.

CDP Director of Strategic Initiatives Sally Ray moderated the discussion and panelists included:

COVID-19: Grantmaking to Support Children and Older Adults (June 9)

The COVID-19 pandemic has touched everyone, but the youngest and oldest among us are being disproportionately affected. This webinar explored explored how these two groups are being impacted by the pandemic –  and how philanthropy can help meet these needs.

CDP Vice President Regine A. Webster moderated the discussion and panelists included:

COVID-19: Managing a Global Response (June 23)

The sixth COVID-19 Series webinar explored the unique aspects of response and recovery for a worldwide pandemic, with a focus on international grantmaking to support communities in developing nations. T

CDP Vice President Regine A. Webster moderated the discussion and panelists included:

COVID-19: Support for Mental Health, Bereavement and Grief (July 14)

As the pandemic continues, serious mental health needs are emerging, including mental illness, depression, anxiety and suicide risk. The seventh and final COVID-19 Series webinar was designed to help raise awareness of the intersection of mental health and COVID-19.

CDP Assistant Director of Major Initiatives Tanya Gulliver-Garcia moderated the discussion and panelists included:

 

Featured image at top of post: Aerial view of a food distribution site at the Alamodome that provided food to more than 2,000 households in San Antonio, Texas. (USDA Photo by Lance Cheung, via CDP.)