The new year has signaled a profound shift in tone around how government, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector intersect and interrelate. In just his first few days in office, President Trump signed a number of executive orders that if enacted would serverly hamper the ability of nonprofits and philanthropy to carry out their charitable missions and could result in devastating consequences for people and communities in our region and across the country.
As we navigate these fluid dynamics, Philanthropy Network - like many of our colleague organziations in the sector - is commited to keeping our members and partners connected and informed so we can move forward together with shared purpose. This page is dedicated to posting events, news, resources and guidance relevant to the evolving policy environment, and will be updated on a regular basis. If you would like to suggest a resource or leanring opportunity to be added to this page, please reach out to Amy Seasholtz.
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EVENTS |MEMBER STATEMENTS & ACTIONS | RESOURCES & GUIDANCE | ORGANIZATIONS | NEWS & OPINION
Events
06 Mar, 1:00 - 2 :00 PM (webinar - funders only)
Safeguarding Public Media
Hosted by Media Impact Funders
12 Mar, 12:00 - 1:15 PM (webinar)
Executive Orders & Immigration: Know Your Rights with ACLU-PA
Hosted by Bucks-Mont Collaborative
17 Mar, 12:00 - 1:00 PM (in-person)
Population Studies Center, University of Pennsylvania, 3718 Locust Walk, 403 McNeil (4th Floor), Philadelphia, PA 19104
Immigrant Philadelphia: A Portrait of a Re-emerging Gateway City
Co-sponsored by Population Studies Center, Penn Arts & Sciences, Public Policy Lab at Temple University
25 Mar, 2:30-5:00 PM (via Zoom or in-person at Dechert LLP, Cira Centre, 2929 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19104)
Meeting the Moment: Impacts of the Federal Funding Freeze
Hosted by the Philadelphia Bar Foundation
27 Mar, 1:00 PM ET (webinar - funders only)
Policy 101- How Funders Can Engage in and Support Advocacy - A training with Alliance for Justice
Hosted by Funders Together to End Homelessness
Member Statements & Actions
- William Penn Foundation | Annual Letter: Standing with you in pursuit of a more just city and region (02.20.25)
- Gender Justice Fund | A Message to Our Community (02.19.25)
- VNA Foundation of Greater North Penn | VNA Foundation to Nonprofit Partners: We are with you. (Feb 2025)
- HealthSpark Foundation | Announcing Our First Grant Recipients from the Rapid Response Fund for Community Power (02.10.25)
Resources & Guidance
The Impacts of the Recent Executive Orders on Nonprofits
Executive Orders
The Impacts of the Recent Executive Orders on Nonprofits (webpage)
National Council of Nonprofits
- Chart: Impact of Trump Executive Orders (updated 02.24.25)
- Post: Why We Filed a Lawsuit Against the Administration by Diane Yentel, NCN President and CEO (02.10.25)
- Webinar: Executive Actions and their Impact on Charitable Nonprofits (02.07.25) - recording (57:38) and slides.
- Form: Nonprofits to share the effects of the EOs on their missions and the people they serve
DEI
The Legal Landscape Around DEI Is Shifting. Your Messaging Should, Too.
Kenji Yoshino, David Glasgow and Christina Joseph, Harvard Business Review (02.11.25)
Immigration
Fighting for our Future: Immigrant Rights and our Multiracial Democracy & Recommendations for Philanthropy in 2025
Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR)
Charitable Giving Act
Charitable Giving Act Fact Sheet (PDF)
Foundations on the Hill 2025 (Feb 2025)
The 2025 Tax Debate: Charitable Giving
Bipartisan Policy Center (02.21.25)
Advocacy (general)
Bolder Advocacy Resource Library
Alliance for Justice
Advocacy Field Guide for Lean Funders ($$)
Exponent Philanthropy
Sign-On Letter for Nonprofit Organizations: Message to the 119th Congress
National Council of Nonprofits
Misc.
What Is the Financial Risk of Nonprofits Losing Government Grants?
Urban Institute (02.21,25)
Immediate actions we can all take right now
Aisha Benson, Nonprofit Finance Fund (02.03.25)
What to expect from the new Trump administration [webinar recording]
Brooking Institution (01.29.25)
How Fiscal Sponsors Can Help Our Sector Weather the Storm
Thaddeus Squire, Social Impact Commons (02.05.25)
The Authoritarian Threat: Preparing for the Repression of U.S. Philanthropy & Civil Society
Democracy Funders Network
The Case for Partnership-Building a Healthy Charitable Sector to Ensure a Thriving Nation
Recommendations sent to the Trump Administration by Independent Sector (Nov 2024)
Organizations leading national advocacy efforts in support of nonprofits and philanthropy
- National Council of Nonprofits
- Independent Sector
- Council on Foundations
- Brennan Center for Justice
- Democracy Funders Network
- Funders for LGBTQ Issues
- Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR)
News/Opinion
Trump Moves Cause Widespread Fear Among Nonprofits, Survey Finds
By Isaiah Thompson for Nonprofit Quarterly (02.21.25)
How Funders Can Respond to an Unprecedented Threat to Nonprofits
By Phil Buchanan, the Center for Effective Philanthropy (02.10.25)
Philanthropy’s Responsibility Persists: Staying the Course Amid Change
By Paul Daugherty, Exponent Philanthropy (02.07.25)
OPINION: Civil Society Isn’t Prepared for Trump’s Attacks. Here Are Steps to Take Now
By Yelena V Litvinov and Tatyana Margolin for the Chronicle of Philanthropy (01.28.25)
Trump DEI Investigations Could Target Large Foundations
By Alex Daniels for the Chronicle of Philanthropy (01.27.25)
As Trump Attacks Immigrants, Here’s What Grantmakers Can Do
By Martha Ramirez for Inside Philanthropy (01.23.25)
OPINION: As Trump Takes Office, Philanthropy Should Adopt a Pandemic-Like Crisis Response
By Lisa Pilar Cowen for the Chronicle of Philanthropy (01.28.25)
Calling All Donors (and Would-Be Donors): The Vital U.S. Nonprofit Sector is Under Threat and Must Be Protected
By Phil Buchanan for the CEP blog (01.14.25)