This year “…will not go down in the record books as a quiet or uneventful one.” See Another Reminder to Pay Withholding Taxes, FPLG Blog.
“For the philanthropy community, the new political reality poses enormous possible challenges, particularly
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CA Grant Reform: Third Time’s a Charm?
“For years, reform of the state’s grantmaking policies and procedures has been high on the wish list of California’s nonprofit community.”
We wrote optimistically about this important development in Major Legislative Push in CA To Reform Grantmaking (February 27, 2023).…
Nonprofit Security Grant Program: Bipartisan Push to Unfreeze It
These days, there are few issues on which average Americans as well as lawmakers with diverse political affiliations can find common ground. There is a strong consensus, though, that messing around with FEMA is a terrible idea.
Yet here we…
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program: Is it DOA or Not?
Fixing the bureaucratic mess of the beleaguered Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) had been a major achievement of the Biden Administration. It was welcomed by the nation’s 501(c)(3)s and many of their younger employees who had hoped for loan…
A Bit About Executive Orders
The National Council of Nonprofits (NCN) just updated the helpful chart titled “Executive Orders Affecting Charitable Nonprofits” (March 26, 2025).
Since Inauguration Day, President Trump has signed “dozens of Executive Orders (EOs) covering a broad range of issues,…
Out-of-State Nonprofit Employers: Just One Employee in California? You Might Be Still Be “Doing Business” in the Golden State
In today’s remote-friendly world, nonprofit organizations are no longer limited by geography when building their teams. The ability to hire across state lines means access to top-tier talent, expanded mission reach, and more flexibility for staff. But if even one…
The Preliminary Injunctions Re OMB Memorandum (M-25-13): A Closer Look
It’s been a long eight weeks since Inauguration Day.
The charitable community has been reeling from a continual barrage of “shock and awe” grenades from the White House. Among the most alarming – and nearly catastrophic – was the notorious…
Another Preliminary Injunction in OMB Memorandum (M-25-13) Litigation
“Well ahead of Inauguration Day 2025, the incoming administration announced its strategy: a “shock and awe” blitz” like the one eight years ago, except on steroids.
Indeed, at the stroke of noon on January 20th, the barrage of…
“Your 2025 Budget Is Already Wrong”
In a LinkedIn thread a few days ago, James Misner, a seasoned philanthropy consultant, warned his many readers who lead charitable nonprofits that their “… 2025 budget is already wrong.” He added: “Most organizations are waiting to see what…
Preliminary Injunction Granted Re Freezing-Funds Directive
“The scope of power OMB seeks to claim is ‘breathtaking,’ and its ramifications are massive,…” wrote federal district judge Loren L. AliKhan two days ago to explain why she granted a requested preliminary injunction against the Trump Administration’s Office…