Resources for Federal Changes Affecting Nonprofits

From federal funding freezes to threats of revoking nonprofit status to attacks on DEI, our sector is dangerously under fire from the federal government. While many of the recent Executive Orders are being challenged in the courts, the uncertainty and upheaval is incredibly concerning. As those of us who’ve dedicated our lives to strengthening communities and caring for those in need are well aware, nonprofits play a critical role in our society. Threats to our work would dramatically impact the lives of millions of men, woman and children who rely on us.

It is because of this that it is incredibly important we stay informed, get active, and work to safeguard the critical work nonprofits do each and every day. To help you navigate the current climate and get engaged, we’ve assembled a list of articles, tools and resources that we hope you’ll find helpful.

• National Council of Nonprofits

  • You’ll find a list of Executive Orders, action steps, and an array of articles and resources - Impact of Recent Executive Orders on Nonprofits

  • Webinar - Executive Actions and Their Impact on Charitable Nonprofits

• Michigan Nonprofit Association

  • You’ll find articles, templates and resource links related to Navigating Federal Changes

• Center for Effective Philanthropy

  • Article - Nonprofits and Foundations Sound the Alarm on Current and Future Impacts of the U.S. Political Climate

• Nonprofit Quarterly

  • On-Demand Webinar - Advocacy in a Second Trump Administration A Practical Guide for Leaders on Defending Progress and Advancing Justice

  • Toolkit - Nonprofit Legal Compliance in an Unfriendly Political Climate

• Alliance for Justice

  • Ways to Get Involved - How Nonprofits Can Fight Back Against Trump’s Harmful Executive Orders

• Chronicle of Philanthropy

  • An array of articles - Nonprofits and the Trump Agenda

• Tennessee Nonprofit Network

  • Article and action steps - How Nonprofit Boards Can Steer Their Organizations Through Political Uncertainty

• Just Security

  • Legal tracker – Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administrative Actions

As always, we remain committed to helping you, help others! We will continue to support our sector, and more importantly, our community.

About Rachel M. Decker

Having spent nearly 20 years in the nonprofit sector as an effective and strategic fundraising and foundation executive, Detroit Philanthropy Founder and President, Rachel Decker is passionate about helping others, making meaningful connections, solving problems and, most importantly, creating impact in our community. With the founding of Detroit Philanthropy, she turned that passion into a commitment to champion philanthropy throughout metro Detroit as a fundraising consultant, philanthropic advisor, and public speaker. Learn more about her work at www.DetroitPhilanthropy.com