Mission Critical: Focus on Impact

• Identify the 2-3 programs that serve 80% of your beneficiaries
• Create a bare minimum staffing plan to maintain these core services
• List 3-5 key performance indicators to track impact during the crisis

Cashflow Focus

• Identify $100K-$500K in potential budget cuts within 48 hours
• List top 20 donors who could provide emergency funding
• Evaluate suspending 1-2 non-core programs to redirect funds
• Furloughs vs. Layoffs
• Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) and Lines of Credit

Reimagine Your Revenue

• Assess the diversity of your funding sources and the balance between restricted vs unrestricted funding
• Expand individual giving efforts: create a 60-day plan to launch a major donor emergency appeal campaign
• Explore affiliation with a Community Foundation
• Identify 2-5 grants that could potentially be repurposed for general operating support
• Develop or expand earned revenue (fee for service) streams

Hidden Treasures: Unlock Your Assets

• Inventory all assets (physical and intellectual property) and develop a plan to liquidate non-essential assets
• Explore options for leveraging assets (e.g., renting out space)
• Evaluate your investment portfolio to ensure sufficient liquidity