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Nonprofit Advocacy Resources
When the federal government starts lobbing executive orders like dodgeballs and slashing budgets like it’s a clearance sale, nonprofits are often caught in the crossfire. But you? You’re going to be ready.
This living resource hub is your nonprofit’s survival kit — packed with up-to-date tools, legal guides, and strategy gems to help you steady the ship, rally your advocates, and fight back with facts and flair.
From decoding executive orders to making your DEI work lawsuit-proof, we’ve gathered the must-reads and must-do’s so you can stay compliant, confident, and unbothered.
Don’t Panic (But Be Prepared): Nonprofit Resources to Survive Federal Shenanigans
updated May 2025
Snyder Strategies Key Resources (find more here)
Executive Orders & Legal Impacts
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Executive Orders Impact Chart (National Council of Nonprofits)
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Executive Order Specific Resources (Minnesota Council of Nonprofits)
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Understanding Executive Orders: What Nonprofits Need to Know (Georgia Council of Nonprofits)
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Executive Orders Affecting Nonprofits (Minnesota Council of Nonprofits)
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Executive Orders and Their Limits: What Orgs and Businesses Need to Know (Lathrop GPM)
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Webinar Recording: Executive Actions and Their Impact on Nonprofits (National Council of Nonprofits, February 2025)
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Webinar Recording: The Legal Landscape and Path Ahead for Nonprofits and Philanthropy (National Council of Nonprofits, March 2025)
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Executive Orders Impacting Nonprofits FAQ (National Council of Nonprofits)
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What is an Executive Order? (American Bar Association)
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Why the National Council of Nonprofits Filed a Lawsuit Against the Administration (National Council of Nonprofits)
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Multi-State Guidance on DEIA Employment Initiatives (Massachusetts & Illinois AGs)
Federal Funding, Contract Termination & Operational Support
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Steps to Take After a Grant or Contract Termination (National Council of Nonprofits)
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Nonprofit Risk Assessment Checklist (National Council of Nonprofits)
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Protecting Nonprofits in Tax Reconciliation (National Council of Nonprofits)
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Protecting Nonprofits from Executive Branch Overreach (National Council of Nonprofits)
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Charitable Giving Incentives (National Council of Nonprofits)
State-Specific Resources
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Alaska Nonprofits - Essential to Our Way of Life (The Foraker Group)
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The Facts about Charitable Nonprofits, Federal Funding & Why it Matters to You (Kentucky Nonprofit Network)
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Potential Impacts of Federal Funding Cuts on Montanans and Montana’s Economy (Montana Nonprofit Association)
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Navigating Uncertainty: A Report on the State of Tennessee’s Nonprofit Sector in a Rapidly Shifting Landscape (Tennessee Nonprofit Network)