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Author: Laura Dunford
Can a President revoke a nonprofit’s tax-exempt status?
You’ve likely seen the Trump Administration’s continued attacks targeting nonprofits on ideological grounds. We are now hearing additional executive orders (EOs) targeting nonprofits may be released soon, and while nothing… Continue reading Can a President revoke a nonprofit’s tax-exempt status?
Reports of new executive orders targeting nonprofits
You’ve likely seen the Trump Administration’s continued attacks targeting nonprofits on ideological grounds, which most recently threatened to strip Harvard University of its tax-exempt status and used the Department of… Continue reading Reports of new executive orders targeting nonprofits
Maintaining DEI Commitments: Legal Considerations in Today’s Climate
This article was written in April 2025. While all the information is still relevant, there have been many actions since related to the legal landscape around DEI that are not… Continue reading Maintaining DEI Commitments: Legal Considerations in Today’s Climate
How can our sector stay true to our values?
This article was written by MCN President & CEO Nonoko Sato and originally published in the Winter 2025 issue of Nonprofit News: Navigating Uncertainty. Read the full issue._____________________________________________________________________ I never thought… Continue reading How can our sector stay true to our values?
Executive Order specific resources
Since his inauguration, President Trump has signed dozens of Executive Orders (EOs) covering a broad range of issues, many of which could impact the nonprofit community. Below are resources to… Continue reading Executive Order specific resources
‘Advancing U.S. Interests When Funding NGOs’ White House Memo
The White House has issued a memorandum for the heads of Executive Departments and Agencies regarding funding to Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs).
Resources to navigate uncertainty
In light of federal decisions like freezing federal grants and unclear Executive Orders, nonprofits are anxious and concerned about our ability to meet our missions. During crises, focus on your key… Continue reading Resources to navigate uncertainty
Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order on OMB Freeze
On Tuesday, February 4, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted a temporary restraining order of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) freeze on federal grant disbursements that… Continue reading Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order on OMB Freeze
MCN speaks at press conference on impact of federal funding freeze
Friday, January 31, MCN executive director Nonoko Sato spoke at a press conference in Minneapolis with state leaders about the devastating impact of the federal funding freeze. In addition to… Continue reading MCN speaks at press conference on impact of federal funding freeze