Resources for Nonprofits Navigating Executive Orders

Grounded in Your Mission

Resilience isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about staying rooted in our mission, adapting when needed and leaning on our communities for support. Alford Group is committed to providing practical tools, insights and collaborative solutions to help you navigate challenges and continue making an impact. Explore our resources and stay connected as we move forward together.

Stay Ahead

Actions to keep your organization sharp and confident 

• Sign up for updates from the National Council of Nonprofits
  
• Reach out to a member of our team for any questions or support
  
• Learn about our Rapid Response Services for Nonprofits

Leadership & Organizational Resilience

Expert insights on leading through uncertainty 

• ABC Scenario Planning: Strengthening Resilience in Uncertain Times Webinar (Alford Group) — Download our free ABC Scenario Planning Template.

Fundraising Strategies & Financial Sustainability

Guidance on adapting fundraising strategies in times of crisis 

• Fundraising Under Pressure: Strategies for Nonprofit Pivots and Growth Webinar (Alford Group)
• ‘It’s Not Over’: Steps to Rethink Fundraising After Trump’s Spending Freeze (Chronicle of Philanthropy)
• Funders and Public Policy: Why Your Voice Matters (Exponent Philanthropy)

Tips for engaging donors and retaining long-term supporters during times of crisis. 

• Crafting Effective Donor Messaging in Uncertain Times: A Guide for Nonprofit Leaders and Frontline Fundraisers (Alford Group)
• 10 Tips for Communication with Donors During Crisis (Impact Communications) 

Stay Informed

Follow administrative actions and legal proceedings 

• Executive Orders Affecting Charitable Nonprofits (National Council of Nonprofits) 
• Democracy 2025 Response Center 
• Akin Executive Order Tracker 
• Economic Policy Institute Federal Policy Watch 

Understanding administrative actions 

• What is an Executive Order? (American Bar Association) 
• Trump is signing a flurry of executive orders. Here’s how those work (NPR) 

Nonprofit lobbying & advocacy rules 

• Nonprofit Legal Compliance in an Unfriendly Political Environment (Nonprofit Quarterly) 
• Administrative Advocacy: Influencing Rules, Regulations, and Executive Orders (Alliance for Justice) 
• Public Charities Can Lobby: Guidelines for 501(c)(3) Public Charities (Alliance for Justice)
• Lobbying Rules in Illinois (Forefront)