COVID-19 Community Foundations in Action: Russia – New demands, new ways of working
This case from Russia shows how the Community Foundation Garant adapted its role during the COVID-19 crisis by moving beyond grantmaking to direct support and coordination. Faced with rising social needs, it strengthened collaboration with partners, mobilised a large volunteer base and combined funding with hands-on delivery of aid, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness in a rapidly changing context.
COVID-19 August 2020 Community Foundations in Action: UK – Maintaining relationships with new donors
This case from the UK highlights how the Northamptonshire Community Foundation significantly expanded its donor base during the COVID-19 crisis while rapidly distributing funds to address urgent and emerging needs. It shows how strong local knowledge, agility and communication enabled effective support—from basic needs to mental health and culture—while also emphasising the importance of maintaining relationships with new donors beyond the crisis.
Places of power: how community foundations in Russia help in the new environment
This piece illustrates how community foundations across Russia adapted quickly to the COVID-19 crisis by mobilising local partnerships, coordinating support, and responding flexibly to emerging needs. Their actions ranged from food distribution and volunteer mobilisation to supporting NGOs, engaging businesses, and advocating for the non-profit sector—demonstrating strong local embeddedness and coordination roles under pressure.
Assifero empowers community foundations in Italy
This blog highlights how Assifero, as a national support organisation, strengthened and coordinated the response of community foundations across Italy during the COVID-19 crisis. It showcases a wide range of local actions—from emergency fundraising and service delivery to innovative financial tools and cross-sector partnerships—while emphasising the role of support infrastructure in enabling rapid, coordinated and systemic responses.
