*This list will be updated as more resources become available*
COVID-19 Working Capital Access (CWCA) Program
Administered by the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA). Provides working capital loans to small businesses up to $100,000.
Facebook Small Business Grant Program
Offering $100 million in cash grants and ad credits for up to 30,000 eligible small businesses in over 30 countries where Facebook operates
PA Department of Community and Economic Development COVID-19 Business Resources
Information about Governor Wolf’s mandate on business closures + state-level resources for affected businesses
Philadelphia COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund
One-time grant and zero-interest loan opportunities for small businesses (options based on revenue prior to March 16th)
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
Targeted, low-interest loans to small businesses and non-profits that have been severely impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program provides small businesses with working capital loans of up to $2 million that can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing.
Social distancing for essential businesses during COVID-19
Guidance from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health
US Department of Treasury and IRS Guidance on Deferring Tax Payments Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
PHL COVID-19 Fund
Grants available to Greater Philadelphia organizations with a successful track record of serving at-risk populations
Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak: Resources to Help Nonprofits
Materials and articles on a wide array of topics to help nonprofits respond to COVID-19, prepared by The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
Targeted, low-interest loans to small businesses and non-profits that have been severely impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program provides small businesses with working capital loans of up to $2 million that can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing.
Business Resource & Innovation Center
Free Library of Philadelphia
City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce
Clinic for Law & Entrepreneurship, Villanova University School of Law
Providing legal services for start-up businesses
Community College of Philadelphia’s Power Up Your Business Program
Offering workshops and an extended 12-week course in small business management
Department of Licenses and Inspections
City of Philadelphia’s L&I Department website
Entrepreneur Works
Provides entrepreneurs with access to capital, one-on-one technical assistance, business training & networking opportunities
FINANTA
A community lender including peer-to-peer loans and small business counseling
PA Department of Community and Economic Development
Penn Law Entrepreneurship Legal Clinic
University of Pennsylvania Law School program that offers no-cost assistance to small businesses
Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers
Provides a list of Small Business Development Centers
SBA
The U.S. Small Business Administration
SCORE Philadelphia
Provides free and confidential business advice and counseling
The Enterprise Center
Assists local entrepreneurs in West Philadelphia
The Merchants Fund
Provides charitable gifts to business persons facing financial hardship
Vets First Verification Program
Affords verified firms owned and controlled by Veterans the opportunity to compete for VA set-asides
Women’s Business Enterprise Center East
Provides resources to entrepreneurs and business owners looking to expand
Women’s Opportunities Resource Center
Provides training, individual business assistance, job placement, and access to business and financial resources
*NEW* How to Start a Business Guide
Prepared by Philadelphia VIP and DLA Piper
A Guide to Business Registration in Pennsylvania
Prepared by Pennsylvania Department of States Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations
Entrepreneur’s Guide: Starting and Growing a Business in Pennsylvania
Prepared by Pennsylvania Department Community & Economic Development
Guide to Writing a Business Plan
Prepared by Philadelphia VIP and Penn Law Financial Literacy Project
Immigration Impacts on Small Business Ownership Webinar
Prepared by D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center
Legal Checkups – Smart Practices for a Healthy Business
Prepared by D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center
Model Employee Handbooks for Small Business
Prepared by the National Federation of Independent Businesses and Arent Fox LLP
Small Business Dissolution
Prepared by Philadelphia VIP
Succession Planning
Prepared by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Tax Considerations for Small Businesses – Part 1
Tax Considerations for Small Businesses – Part 2
Prepared by D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center
Arts and Business Council of Greater Philadelphia
New Beginnings
Nonprofit incubator
Nonprofit Center at LaSalle University
Technical assistance for nonprofits
The Nonprofit Partnership
Capacity building programs and services
PHENND
Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development
Regional Foundation Center
Free Library of Philadelphia
RSVP VEC of Montgomery County
Responding to Community Needs through Volunteerism: Volunteer Executive Consultants; helps nonprofit organizations in need of management assistance. Contact Anne Sheehan at annes@rsvpmc.org for free assistance with creating a budget
Urban Affairs Coalition
Offering fiscal sponsorship, consulting services, and fee for service options to nonprofits
Volunteer Accountants for Nonprofits
Offers free assistance with creating a budget for nonprofit
Conflict of Interest Policies: Disclosure, Monitoring and Enforcement
Prepared by D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center
Developing Better Bylaws – A Webinar on Improving Your Organization’s Governance
Prepared by D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center
Fiscal Sponsorship FAQ
A guide to fiscal sponsorship, an alternative to forming a 501c(3) organization; prepared by Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Justice
501c3 vs 501c4: Everything You Need to Know
Published on Up Counsel
How to Form a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation
Published on NOLO.com
Model Board of Directors Orientation Manual
Prepared by D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center
Nonprofit Legal Checklist
Checklist to help ensure nonprofit organizations are on the road to good legal health; prepared by Wayfind
Your Nonprofit Organization’s Board of Directors
A guide outlining the general and specific responsibilities of vital roles in an organization’s board of directors; prepared by the AIDS Committee of Ottawa (ACO)
Before Applying for Tax Exempt Status
Applying for Tax-Exempt Status
Charitable Contributions Substantiation and Disclosure Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions: Form 1023
Form 1023 is the Application for Recognition of Exemption Under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
Public Charity Compliance Guide
Which Forms Do Exempt Organizations File?
Table indicating the appropriate 990 Series form tax exempt organizations must file as part of their annual return dependent on financial activity
A Guide to Being a Fiscal Sponsor: Is it a Good Fit for Your Organization?
A fiscal sponsor is a 501(c)(3) public charity that agrees to sponsor a project (fiscal agent) that may lack tax exempt status, allowing the agent to seek grants and solicit tax-deductible donations under the sponsor’s exempt status; prepared by Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Justice
A Nonprofit’s Guide to OSHA
Guide to compliance with the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration; prepared by Pro Bono Partnership
A Nonprofit’s Guide to Risk Management and Insurance
Prepared by D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center
Dissolving a Nonprofit Corporation in Pennsylvania
Prepared by Philadelphia VIP
Employee Benefits for Nonprofits
Prepared by Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta
Federal Grant Information
A centralized location for grant seekers to find and apply for federal funding opportunities; managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Good Financial Policies for Nonprofits 101
Prepared by Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta
Good Financial Policies for Nonprofits 102
Prepared by Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta
Grant Writing 101
Prepared by Michigan Community Resources
Legal Issues of Working with Volunteers
Prepared by Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta
Pennsylvania Attorney General Handbook for Charitable Nonprofit Organizations
Prepared by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General
Political Activity – What Your Organization Needs to Know
Prepared by D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center
Risks and Rewards of Crowdfunding for Nonprofits
Prepared by Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta
Sample Employee Handbook
Prepared by National Council of Nonprofit Associations
“…Your Huddled Masses Yearning”: An Update for Nonprofits Serving Undocumented Immigrants
Outlines legal limitations, risks, and tips for nonprofit organizations serving undocumented immigrants; prepared by Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta
Document Retention Policy Template
Prepared by Lawyers Clearing House
A Practical Guide to Legal Risk Management: Contracts
Prepared by Lawyers Alliance for New York
Contract Management Guide
Prepared by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply
The Alphabet Soup of Labor and Employment Law
Prepared by Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta
Guide to Independent Contractors
Prepared by the National Federation of Independent Businesses
Handy Reference Guide to the Fair Labor Standards Act
Prepared by the U.S. Department of Labor
Intellectual Property Essentials – Identify, Protect, and Profit from Your Innovation (Part 1)
Intellectual Property Essentials – Identify, Protect, and Profit from Your Innovation (Part 2)
Prepared by D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center
Trademark, Patent, Copyright?
Outlines the major differences between the three; published on United States Patent and Trademark Office
The Basics: Commercial Leases
Prepared by Cozen O’Connor
Commercial Real Estate Terms and Definitions
Prepared by NAIOP Research Foundation
START RIGHT A Guide to L+I Services
Philadelphia Guide to Licensing and Inspections; prepared by Philadelphia office of Licenses and Inspections