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We stand for equality, we celebrate diversity, and we speak out against injustices. Future generations will ask us where we stood in this pivotal moment in history, and Sterling stands firmly against racism.

How do we raise money right now? Is it okay to ask for support? Are people still giving? The Sterling team tackles these and several other commonly asked questions about fundraising through the pandemic.

Representatives from 160 Houston-area nonprofits responded to a recent Sterling survey about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis on their organizations. Nonprofits have been hit hard on several fronts, and not surprisingly, concerns about funding top the list of challenges organizations are facing. Read about the results here.

The Center for Nonprofits and Philanthropy at Texas A&M’s Bush School offers these nonprofit management insights in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended life as we know it, and like almost every other business sector, nonprofits are feeling the pinch. The Sterling team is in touch with dozens of nonprofits, linking arms with amazing professionals who continue to do extraordinary work. Our latest Nonprofit Impact Report outlines what we are hearing from nonprofits and funders, and includes our own recommendations for weathering this storm. Take a look.

Click here to review an excellent summary from the National Council of Nonprofits, which clearly outlines what this new legislation could offer to your nonprofit. Check with your organization’s attorney or accountant to learn more about how to access benefits for your organization.

The CARES Act includes benefits for nonprofits, and many organizations will qualify for forgivable loans. Are you one of them? Click here to access the application and learn more.

Memorial Hermann is on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic response. Learn more about keeping yourself and your family safe here.

The United Way of Greater Houston and the Greater Houston Community Foundation have established the Greater Houston COVID-19 Recovery Fund. The funds will be used to help those in critical need.

Check out how YES Prep Public Schools is supporting their students with online learning and meals while schools are closed.

This is an anxious time for everyone, and living in close quarters under this level of stress causes the incidence domestic abuse to increase. Read here to find out what the Houston Area Women’s Center is doing to help.

The animals at the Houston Zoo are oblivious to the COVID-19 pandemic, and they are as active as ever. Watch them here.

The Houston Symphony is offering the community an opportunity to keep the music alive through their Listen at Home program.

The YMCA of Greater Houston offers virtual fitness programs to keep you moving in the comfort of your own home.

Amazing new footage of the construction of Donald Judd’s 15 untitled works in concrete is now available for the world to see.

The coronavirus, the drop in oil prices, and recent stock market volatility are causing uncertainty everywhere, and the nonprofit sector is no exception. In this timely paper, the Sterling team analyzes the current situation and offers helpful recommendations for keeping your mission moving.

New adventure for HAWC’s new chief development officer - After more than 20 years at Victoria College, first as a student and then as an employee, Jennifer Yancey is bringing her nonprofit, community relations, and fundraising expertise to the Houston Area Women’s Center.

The arts don’t just entertain; they are also a powerful economic force - In this short video from Houston Public Media, TUTS executive director Hillary Hart and Mayor Sylvester Turner shed light on the arts’ role in creating local jobs and generating revenue.

Thoughts on the “dollars up, donors down” trend - While the total number of dollars given has been fairly stable over time, the number of donors has been dropping since 2010. A team from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy wanted to know why. According to their research, households that stopped giving were mostly at the lower end of the income spectrum, raising questions about the lingering impact of the Great Recession.