News
March 13th, 2020
Philanthropy’s Response To COVID-19 Pandemic
Community Foundation is monitoring the latest COVID-19 guidance issued by Tompkins County Health Department. In regard to upcoming events, we are taking preventative measures as recommended to enhance the safety of our attendees. We will be reassessing future events and sending updates if the situation changes. Many thanks for your understanding.
Local Information Resources
Resources to Guide Philanthropic Response
COVID-19—Seven Things Philanthropy Can Do
NY Funders Alliance’s COVID-19 Resources for Grantmakers
Council on Foundations A Call To Action: Philanthropy’s Commitment During COVID-19
Disaster Philanthropy Resources
The Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) is the Council’s recommended partner for those needing support in mobilizing a philanthropic response to disasters.
Their dedicated page on the virus provides helpful information about the outbreak and ways you can help. CDP also maintains a Global Recovery Fund to support such disasters if you wish to support international responses.
Response Funds
Give local with Community Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund
Center for Disaster Philanthropy: CDP COVID 19 Response Fund
GlobalGiving: Coronavirus Relief Fund
Give2Asia: Coronavirus Fund — Give2Asia has raised $3 million and is working with 8 different partners in China and the region to respond.
Visit Candid’s website to see up to date information on how philanthropy is responding across the world.