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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 included in this article. See the DEI section of the Nonprofit Legal Support Initiative resource library for updated information. Recent actions by the federal administration…
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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 I would waver in my personal commitment to equity and justice. Let me rephrase that: my commitment has never wavered, but my willingness to publicly…
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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 better understand these Executive Actions and how they may impact nonprofits.
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‘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).
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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 levers of organizational stability: strong internal controls; sustainable revenue mix; strategic HR; ethical leadership; and transparent communications. Below are resources and tangible steps your nonprofit…
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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 has put essential services across the nation in jeopardy, in response to a suit filed by Democracy Forward on behalf of the National Council of…
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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 MCN, speakers included Representative Ilhan Omar, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Hennepin County Commissioner Ilene Fernando, and Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara. To the Minnesotans who…
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Rescinded: OMB freeze of federal grants
We want to hear from you In all the uncertainty, one tangible action you can take to help is to complete MCN’s survey on the impact of recent federal decisions. Your response helps MCN to share accurate information with legislators, the media, and the public, and helps us advocate more effectively for the nonprofit community.…
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Press release: Widespread distress from nonprofits in serving Minnesota communities in response to federal grants freeze
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2025 – Saint Paul, MN – The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) is extremely concerned about the Administration’s pause of federal grant funding, particularly to nonprofit organizations. To enact such a sweeping decision with less than one day’s notice is severely harmful and simply absurd. “The lives of the most vulnerable…
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OMB freeze of federal grants & loans
Updated January 29, 12:45 p.m. Update: It was announced today, Wednesday, January 29, that OMB Memoriam M-25-13 freezing all federal grants and loans, has been rescinded. This is a victory for nonprofits and other organizations impacted by this catastrophic decision, and a direct result of immediate advocacy and action from people here in Minnesota and across…
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