As the coronavirus (COVID-19), uproots American life, State Policy Network has put together resources and tools to help state think tanks navigate this new reality. These resources will help you overcome the challenges related to managing virtual work, fundraising, communications, organizational priorities, and policy opportunities. 

Finding Solutions and Offering Hope: Policy Resources for States

Healthcare

Healthcare Policy Menu: Five things state policymakers can do right now to address the coronavirus public health crisis

State Healthcare Response Tracker: State solutions to expand healthcare access during the Coronavirus crisis

Economy & Jobs

Fiscal Policy Menu: Three solutions to revitalize state economies in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic

State Economic Response Tracker: Protecting state economies and jobs during the coronavirus crisis

Resources by State

State-by-State Guide of Coronavirus Solutions: CoronavirusPolicy.org

State Think Tank Reopening Guides: Re-opening state economies: A list of recommendations from state think tanks

Federal Updates for States: A tracker of federal updates and action steps and what they mean for states

Education Solutions: Six things states can do to support learning during coronavirus

Resources to Support Your Nonprofit Think Tank

Communications

• Small yet meaningful communications investments for state think tanks
• Messaging opportunity: Uniting communities during the pandemic and beyond
  
• Messaging opportunity: Entrepreneurship thrives during crisis
  
• Crisis communications prep for state think tanks during COVID-19
  
• How to think about your brand and building trust in your community in times of crisis
  
• The do’s and don’ts of pitching media during the coronavirus
  
• How state think tank leaders should think about messaging during the coronavirus
  
• Get your state-based solutions for COVID-19 in front of a wider audience

Development

• Stay (virtually) near, dear, and clear: How to approach your 2020 fundraising plans and donor relationships in the wake of COVID-19
• Fundraising in the time of crisis
• Nonprofit fiscal health in an ailing country
• Times of volatility…tips for highly successful fundraisers
• Work in tough times…tips for highly successful fundraisers

Organizational Priorities & Fiscal Health

• CARES Act funding considerations for the nonprofit community
• How a CFO navigates a crisis
• Five exercises to help your organization set priorities in uncertain times
• Six ways a Board Chairman can help your organization in uncertain times

Virtual Work

• How to thrive in a virtual work environment: A guide for nonprofit think tanks
• Going virtual: Tech tips and tools for working remotely

Partner Resources

• Fundraising: Philanthropy Daily
• Policy: Coronavirus’ effects on state and local ballot measures