How to Prepare Attendees for a Virtual Conference—or Other Online Learning Options

The modus operandi these days is making the best of a bad situation. Many associations are containing the financial ripple effects of cancelled conferences by converting them into virtual conferences and/or other online learning programs. Even within a short timeframe, they’re managing to register and prepare attendees for a virtual conference.

Shifting to a virtual conference makes the most sense for everyone.

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Preparing to apply for Payroll Protection Program (PPP)

To be prepared for Payroll Protection Program (PPP), please have the following ready and available:

  1. PPP application form 2483 (blank form below) version 4/20 complete in its entirety by an authorized representative of the company, include addendum if requested (worksheet below);
  2. Additional PPP info form – should add up to amount requested, your best guess as to how funds will be used (worksheet below); and
  3. Supporting payroll information that supports the amount requested.  Further guidance on payroll calculations can be found at the Treasury web

Documents to support their payroll/loan amount request must be attached.  Supporting payroll documentation includes, but is not limited to: 

  • 2019 W3
  • 2019 IRS quarterly 940, 941 or 944 payroll tax reports
  • 2019 business tax return
  • 2019 personal tax return (if the business files as a sole proprietorship or single entity LLC)
  • Third party payroll processing documents

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Step-by-Step: Emergency Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) application

Michael Wilson, NIC chief financial officer, walks viewers through the online application for EIDL

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Collegiate Athletics & Campus Life Discussion

April 3, 2020—Q&A about impact of COVID-19 on collegiate athletics and campus life with Mary Ellen Gillespie, Deputy Director, Women’s Basketball Coaches Association and Judson Horras, NIC President and CEO

Key Points:

  • Expect delays and changes, particularly with football season and tailgate culture.
  • How can fraternities get a seat at the table to reiterate the importance of our role as a retention tool for the athletics department?

The CARES Act: Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program vs. Paycheck Protection Program (P3)

On Friday, March 27, the President signed and enacted into law the Federal stimulus bill in response to the COVID-19 virus, known as the CARES Act. Many key provisions in the Act benefit small businesses and nonprofit agencies, including the small business loan programs administered through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), like the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program, and those directly administered through the CARES Act. known as the Paycheck Protection Program (P3). We created a comparison of these programs.

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Offer: Blue & Co. SBA Emergency Injury Disaster Loan application assistance

All 501c entities are eligible to apply for a COVID-19 EIDL loan.  This includes sorority or fraternity organizations, house corporations and other similar nonprofit organizations. The loan provides working capital of up to $2 million to small businesses and can be used for payroll, accounts payable, debt payments and other bills that could have been paid had the disaster not occurred.

Blue & Co. can complete the application process with the SBA for organizations interested for a fee not to exceed $1,750.  Completing the application does not guarantee approval or fund payout.  Formal approval of loan requests will come directly from the SBA. 

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The information requested in the attached form must be completed in its entirety and the form emailed to anovotney@blueandco.com

Housing Discussion

April 2, 2020—Q&A about the impact of COVID-19 on fraternal housing with Jack Dawson of College Fresh; Allan Lutes of Alpha Management; Woody Ratterman of CSL Management; Heith Sheeley of Greek House Chefs; Clay Wardlaw of Safety Plus LLC; and Judson Horras, NIC President and CEO

Key Points:

  • Budget for additional operations funds for cleaning and related services.
  • Consider health screenings for employees and staffing needs. How can you help team members avoid getting sick?

Resources discussed:

State of Athletics in the Face of Coronavirus

The LEAD1 Association, which represents the athletics directors of the 130-member schools of the Football Bowl Subdivision, and Teamworks, the leading athlete engagement platform for collegiate and professional organizations, surveyed more than 100 FBS athletics directors on their concerns, plans and goals in light of the current pandemic.

While this situation continues to evolve and new variables are introduced every day, ADs are faced with decisions that must be made now, based on the information that they have available. The “State of Athletics in the Face of Coronavirus” report reveals how they are approaching this unprecedented time and attempting to best serve their student-athletes and institutions.

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Fundraising Discussion

April 2, 2020—Q&A about the impact of COVID-19 on fundraising with Patrick Alderdice, Pennington & Co.; Ryan King, associate executive director at Delta Upsilon Educational Foundation; Jen Polley Webb, executive director at Alpha Delta Pi Foundation; Allison Rickels, executive director & CEO at Farmhouse Foundation; and Judson Horras, NIC President and CEO

Key Points:

  • Keep fundraising despite the temptation to stop. Focus on stewardship.
  • Use this time to invest in connecting with your alumni and recruiting volunteers.

Enrollment/Admissions Forecasts Discussion

April 1, 2020—Q&A about the impact of COVID-19 on enrollment and admissions with Trent Gilbert, vice president of Enrollment Management at Birmingham Southern College; Chuck May, executive director, Student Recruitment and Admissions at the University of Missouri; Dusty Newton, director of Undergraduate Recruitment & Admissions at the University of Nebraska, Kearney; Dawn Watkins Wiese, Ph.D, partner with Plaid; and Judson Horras, NIC President and CEO

Key Points:

  • May 1 national deadline will provide best data. (Some campuses may delay deadline.)
  • Decline in returning students is likely, just not sure how steep.
  • Decline in new students very unsure still.
  • Parents have the biggest influence in enrollment.