Among the flurry of executive orders signed by President Donald Trump in the early days of his second term were two orders signaling the administration’s intent to pressure private-sector organizations, including nonprofits, regarding their diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) practices. Nonprofits receiving federal funding face heightened compliance and financial risks, as do nonprofits that include racial preferences in their grant, scholarship, and fellowship programs and that provide preferences for those with protected characteristics in their employment policies and practices. Nonprofits can begin to assess legal and nonlegal risks by knowing their organization’s values and risk tolerance, examining its funding streams, scrutinizing DEI initiatives, and assessing culture.

Associations and policy advocates of all stripes are gearing up for a major Washington tax battle in 2025. Unfortunately, at the same time, associations are facing one of the most significant challenges in our sector’s history: the potential imposition of increased taxation. As association professionals and industry partners, we know how our community drives the economy and contributes to society. We need your help in sharing this message with elected officials. If Congress doesn't understand our community, they can't stand up for us.

Amplifying the Coalition's voice is important. Jeff Evans, Director of Public Policy for ASAE shares this update including the recording of the most recent meeting, PPT slides, and updated One Pager.  Access here the tools necessary to partcipate at whatever level you are comfortable to do weather its posting on social media, join the Coalition sign on form, or attending congressional meetings to support this bill.

American Associations Day, scheduled for March 31 - April 1, 2022, is an education and advocacy event to help inform policymakers and urge Congress to support the association community. ASAE's Fly In is open to any association professional, industry partner, or leadership volunteer that is passionate about association issues and wants to make a difference, as well as meet and network with fellow advocates from the across the country.