We hope everyone’s blood pressure has returned to normal following a flurry of executive orders from the Trump Administration, culminating in an unsuccessful attempt to pause federal funding earlier this week. All political views aside, the flurry of activity made it clear that the nonprofit sector must be vigilant to understand the government system and how potential changes could impact their work more than ever.
Through our network, we’ve sourced a resource list to provide reliable sources of information and guidance. We are advising organizations that rely either directly or via pass-through funding on federal dollars to diligently prepare for disruption. While this sweeping action was stopped, that does not prevent future-focused and targeted changes to federal funding. Politico has shared the full list of programs that were to be impacted by the federal funding freeze. Fair warning—it’s 50+ pages, and you’ll need to magnify it to 400%, but it’s also searchable. Causewriter.ai has also created a GPT where you can input your website or upload documents and learn how Project 2025 could potentially impact your organization. It’s slow but slick and largely untested. It may provide some guidance on where to start preparing. For those not willing to wager their organization’s future on an AI reading, we strongly recommend the following resources.
Resources for Nonprofits in Response to Executive Orders
National Council of Nonprofits
This organization may already be at the top of your list, but we have to highlight their speedy response and thorough documentation of the executive orders and potential implications for nonprofits. Especially helpful has been their chart of executive orders. We recommend signing up for their newsletter.
Chronicle of Philanthropy
Like the National Council of Nonprofits, the Chronicle of Philanthropy has responded swiftly with solid guidance and detailed articles, including How Trump Could Target Nonprofits—and How to Protect Yours. Note that most CoP content is tied to a subscription.
Independent Sector
A great place to start if you’re unsure how to advocate or where to get started. In addition, we recommend USA.gov directory of elected officials and the Common Cause Action Center as resources for finding your local and state representatives.
Rural Organizing
This organization specializes in coordinating, educating, and deploying advocacy work on behalf of rural communities throughout the U.S. They’ve responded quickly to the recent executive orders so far with free guidance, including a Post Executive Order Toolbox.
Disability Scoop
This organization curates news and resources for those with or caring for those with developmental disabilities. The site is updated daily, including articles on healthcare, Social Security, and areas of legislation.
