The nonprofit sector is facing one of its most challenging political climates in recent memory. The current administration, building on earlier threats to 501(c)(3) status, is proposing—and in some cases, implementing—changes that could restrict speech, cut funding, increase scrutiny of nonprofit programming, and limit fundraising opportunities. Amid these headwinds, new opportunities for visibility and advocacy are emerging regarding both the challenges and opportunities facing charitable organizations.

We are in another government shutdown, and its implications for the nonprofit sector are particularly concerning this time around.

This Presidential Memorandum, while ostensibly focused on public safety and criminal justice, contains elements that could have far-reaching implications for tax-exempt organizations across the country.