On this episode of the podcast, we will talk about the deluge of executive orders and a new memo freezing funding that has come in at the start of Trump’s new administration. How will they effect the work of non-profits and what can you do to support or oppose these and future executive orders.
Attorneys for this Episode
Tim Mooney
Brittany Hacker
Federal Funding Freeze Memo and Executive Orders
• Memo issued by the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
• Halt on grants and loans distributed by the federal government.
• Implications for Medicaid, WIC, and other critical programs.
Legal and Constitutional Challenges
• Lawsuit filed against the funding freeze, citing violations of the Administrative Procedures Act (APA).
• Debate over the legality and scope of executive orders.
Nonprofit Advocacy and Response
• Importance of independent nonprofit organizations in countering these actions.
• Guidelines for 501(c)(3) organizations to legally speak out against executive actions.
Role of Funders
• Call for funders to fill gaps caused by halted federal funds.
• Encouragement for philanthropy to step up during this crisis.
Resources
· Executive Orders Affecting Charitable Nonprofits – National Council of Nonprofits