Bridging the Sector – February 20, 2025
This weekly newsletter is your connection to vital information and resources for navigating local, state, and federal government developments that affect the Northeast Florida nonprofit sector. By curating resources from trusted organizations, you’ll be connected to the reliable information you need to make informed decisions for your organization and the communities you serve.
| Calls to Action: |
| Executive Actions Impact Survey: In the early days of his administration, President Trump issued dozens of Executive Orders with wide-ranging effects. Florida Nonprofit Alliance (FNA) and the Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida invite nonprofits to share the impacts of these executive actions on their work. COMPLETE SURVEY | Bridging the Sector Convening | February 21, 10-10:30AM Join us for a weekly, 30-minute call where we will be joined by local and national leaders as we discuss local, state, and national government developments. They will share perspectives, information, and guidance to help you navigate the changing landscape. REGISTER HERE |
| Federal Resources |
| National Council of Nonprofits: Executive Orders Affecting Nonprofits This chart outlines some of the recent executive orders that may affect nonprofits directly or indirectly. This document is updated frequently, so please continue to check back for the most recent information. READ HERE | Chronicle of Philanthropy: Polarization’s Chilling Effect on Advocacy Afraid of partisan rancor, nonprofits are biting their tongues, with divisive politics hindering public policy engagement by social service organizations. This is one of the findings in a new study conducted on behalf of Independent Sector — a coalition of nonprofits, foundations and corporate giving programs. READ HERE |
| Independent Sector: New Poll- Voters Want Policymakers to Support Nonprofits in an Uncertain Time On February 18, 2025, Independent Sector released public polling results reflecting registered voters’ views on a wide range of topics related to nonprofits and public policy. READ HERE |
| State Resources |
| Florida Nonprofit Alliance: February Policy Call | February 25, 4PM FNA’s lobbyists will be on hand for updates, a preview of the 2025 Legislative Session, and what is happening in Interim Committee Meetings, along with insights about the Governor’s version of the state budget. This event is not recorded; you must join live to participate. This event is only open to FNA members. REGISTER HERE | Florida Policy Institute: 5 Ways That Deep Federal Cuts Being Floated in the US House Could Hurt Floridians Proposals advancing in Congress to cut over $1 trillion in funding for critical health, nutrition, education, and environmental programs could have significant consequences for Floridians. READ HERE |
| Local Resources |
| Jacksonville City Council Meeting | February 25, 5PM The full Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Citizens are encouraged to play an active role in their city government. You may obtain a Council Agenda from the Legislative Services Division in City Hall (Suite 430) on the Friday before a meeting. You may speak before the full City Council on any bill up for public hearing or during the public comment section at each Council meeting. CLICK HERE |
| Resources for Funders |
| Center for Effective Philanthropy: Turn on Your Headlights – How Funders Can Cut Through the Chaos Right Now Foundations around the country considering how to respond to the present moment risk two opposite but equally undesirable outcomes: adapting slowly or not at all, worried that if they move too quickly they’ll be caught off guard by the next shoe to drop; or moving so quickly that they risk making hasty decisions, misaligning resources, and missing critical needs. What we do in the next 30 days matters, as does how we consider our response over the next six months, four years, and beyond. READ MORE |
| Additional Resources |
| SSIR: How to Show Up When Your Work Is Under Attack In a change election, the candidate that represented change won. But as citizens and professionals, change doesn’t have to mean abandoning your values or the issues you care about most. You can look to the public uproar and temporary restraining order against the federal funding freeze as an example of how public pressure can work to halt or delay efforts to cut programs, and you can tap into shared values to build a bigger tent that unlocks long-term progress. So how, exactly, can the social sector show up at this moment? READ HERE | Nonprofit Financial Commons: 12 Urgent Financial Action Steps for Nonprofits – A 2025 Checklist This article is intended to help nonprofit organizations take on the first phase of what is likely to be an extended period of financial uncertainty. It is structured as an action checklist designed to build your organization’s agility under turbulent conditions. READ HERE |
| Nonprofit Risk Management Center: How to Simplify and Streamline During a Crisis Across the U.S., and the world, many nonprofit teams are confronting decisions with potentially devastating impacts. The risk of losing a primary source or stream of funding—a risk that tops the list of risk worries for many nonprofits—has moved from the distant horizon to the front burner. If you face an existential threat or mission-disrupting event or decision over which you have no control, gather your team to take these actions. READ HERE |
| Nonprofit Center Events & Resources |
| The Nonprofit Center is committed to developing and delivering programming and resources that help organizations strengthen their infrastructure and sustain their impact. To see a full list of our programs and resources visit our website at www.nonprofitctr.org. Older Adults & People with Disabilities, Catalyst Convening | February 26, 9AM Bridging the Sector Convening | February 28, 10AM How to Build & Keep a Thriving Team | March 4, 9:30AM Resources for Scenario Planning & Disaster Preparedness Nonprofit Center Advocacy Center |