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Tag: advocacy

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

Published April 21, 2025
Categorized as Advocacy & Public Policy Tagged 501c3, advocacy, policy, public policy, tax, tax-exempt status

MCN Member Briefing: State of the Sector & Policy Priorities

Join this free virtual State of the Sector briefing to hear key learnings from MCN’s Nonprofit Current Conditions Report, along with an update on legislation MCN is tracking at the state level.

Advocacy 101: Easy and Effective

Join us and learn about how advocacy can further your organization’s mission and the nonprofit sector as a whole.

Mid-Session Legislative Update

Join us for a mid-session legislative update facilitated by the MCN Public Policy team.

MCN Member Briefing: State of the Sector & Policy Priorities

Join us in one of two virtual member briefings for a State of the Sector overview with key learnings from MCN’s Nonprofit Current Conditions Report along with an update on legislation that MCN is tracking at the state level.

In Service: A Conversation with Diane Yentel, Nonoko Sato, and Henry Jiménez (Free MCN Event)

Join us to hear from nonprofit leaders about why it is important to continue to do your mission work, and how nonprofit leaders can be involved in advocacy and preparing your organization for what’s ahead.

‘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).

Published February 10, 2025
Categorized as Advocacy & Public Policy Tagged advocacy, federal, federal funding, funding, NGOs, public policy

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

Published February 7, 2025
Categorized as General Tagged advocacy, board, finances, legal, resources, scenario planning

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

Published February 4, 2025
Categorized as Advocacy & Public Policy Tagged advocacy, federal, federal grants, national council of nonprofits, OMB, public policy

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.… Continue reading Rescinded: OMB freeze of federal grants

Published January 29, 2025
Categorized as Advocacy & Public Policy Tagged advocacy, federal grants, OMB, public policy

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