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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 right now. 

Videos and webinars

Interview with Greg Cameron, The Joffrey Ballet

Greg Cameron, Joffery Ballet
(Dec. 22) 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)

Interview with Nancy Brown, American Heart Association

Nancy Brown, American Heart Association
(Dec. 8) 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)

Interview with Sheila Davis, Partners In Health

Sheila Davis, Partners In Health
(Nov. 10) 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.

Watch the video (7:57)

Interview with Antony Bugg-Levine, Nonprofit Finance Fund

Antony Bugg-Levine, Nonprofit Finance Fund profile
(Oct. 28) 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.

Watch the video (9:08)

Interview with Ellie Hollander, Meals on Wheels America

Ellie Hollander, Meals on Wheels
(Sept. 24) 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)

Interview with Elaine Martyn, Fidelity Charitable

Elaine Martyn profile
(Aug. 31) Elaine shares three ways donors can help right now to counteract the effects of the pandemic on nonprofits and communities.

Watch the video (6:45)

Lessons from a philanthropic leader

(Aug. 24) 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)

Creative approaches to economic aid

(Jun 29) 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)

Sustaining all nonprofits

(May 5) 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)

Protecting vulnerable populations in your community

(Apr 10) 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)