Updated February 16, 2021
As we slowly begin to look toward what recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic might look like, many people are seeking direction on how to continue to provide help to those in need. The guidance and resources below are designed to help you identify effective ways to make a difference with your giving in three focus areas: supporting medical needs, protecting vulnerable populations and sustaining all nonprofits.
As the situation continues to evolve, we will continue to update this page with relevant resources and guidance.
Video
Spark Your Impact: An interview with Jennifer Morris of The Nature Conservancy
Learn how nature plays a key role in our recovery from COVID-19 and in the prevention of the next pandemic.
View more videos and webinars related to COVID-19 giving guidance.
We’ve identified three critical areas where giving can make the greatest difference in this pandemic. For each area, we’ve identified key ways to help and, working with the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, organizations actively working to provide aid.
Support
medical needs
Needs in this area range from providing crucial protective equipment for frontline health staff and necessary support for free clinics, to helping further the development of potential diagnostics and vaccines.
Protect
vulnerable populations
Help protect the people who may be affected most deeply by the pandemic. Safety net organizations like food banks need your support now more than ever.
Sustain
all nonprofits
Nonprofits are facing an increased demand for services paired with strains on fundraising. Many organizations rely on in-person volunteerism, fundraising events, admission charges or public performances to survive. Continue your support for the organizations you always have.
Spark Your Impact
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 right now.
About Fidelity Charitable
Fidelity Charitable is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Established in 1991, we are the nation’s top grantmaker, distributing $7.3 billion to charities in 2019. We help donors maximize their generosity through our donor-advised fund, called the Giving Account. A donor-advised fund is like a charitable investment account, for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations you care about.
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