Impact of Federal Decisions

Shortly after being sworn in, President Trump issued dozens of Executive Orders (EOs) and Memorandums covering a broad range of issues with potential impact on nonprofits and the communities we serve.

MCN is actively engaging with elected officials and the National Council of Nonprofits to monitor the latest orders and memos. Our goal is to mitigate the impact on our state’s most vulnerable communities and the operations of Minnesota’s 8,641 nonprofits and their 376,328 employees.

Below is the latest news, vetted resources, calls to action, and background on these decisions to help you navigate this uncertainty.  


Protecting Minnesota Community Forums with Attorney General Keith Ellison
March 6: Golden Valley; March 13: Minneapolis; March 15: Rochester; March 20: Westside St. Paul; March 22: Moorhead

Executive Orders affecting nonprofits

What we know so far about EOs that will directly or peripherally impact the nonprofit sector.

Resources to navigate uncertainty

During crises, focus on key levers of stability: strong internal controls; sustainable revenue mix; strategic HR; ethical leadership.

Take action: Impact survey

Help MCN advocate more effectively by sharing examples of real-world impact of federal decisions on your nonprofit.

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Latest updates from MCN

The latest federal decisions impacting nonprofits, including legal action and advocacy efforts.

Executive Order specific resources

A growing list of resources to understand Executive Actions and their impact.

Litigation Tracker

Public resource tracking legal challenges to Trump administration actions.


Background

“Executive orders (EOs) signed by the President provide guidance and directives to federal agencies on their operations and policies and have the force of law. However, executive orders are not legislation, and while Congress can advance legislation that supports or hinders the effects, it cannot overturn them.” (National Council of Nonprofits)

Impact on Nonprofits

The work of nonprofits cover a wide range, and executive orders have the potential to impact funding, staffing, and general operations of critical community services. The implications of the executive orders vary greatly from immediately taking effect to immediately being challenged in court.

Nonprofits with federal grants and contracts should review their programs and contract language immediately as it pertains the various EOs.

Timeline

After he was sworn into office, President Trump signed dozens of Executive Orders (EOs) covering a broad range of issues.