Introducing Bridging the Sector
| Welcome to Bridging the Sector… 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 like the Florida Nonprofit Alliance and the National Council of Nonprofits, you’ll be connected to the reliable information you need to make informed decisions for your organization and the communities you serve.We know that local nonprofits know their communities best and will be hit the hardest and quickly by the federal funding freeze. We also know that these new challenges will increase the demand for essential services and resources at a time when the sector will not be able to respond to the demand. With funding frozen, there isn’t the time to find alternative resources and that just puts more pressure on an already constrained system. We believe the best solutions always come from those closest to the challenges. We also believe we are better together and the Nonprofit Center will continue to actively convene local leaders to identify new ways to build a better future. Best, Dawn Lockhart CEO |
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| 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 7, 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 |
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| Federal Resources |
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| National Council of Nonprofits: Executive Actions and Their Impact on Charitable Nonprofits – February 7, 3PM Join to learn more about EOs, the ones most directly or indirectly impacting charitable nonprofits, and the latest on the legal challenges. This webinar is only available to the members of state associations, like FNA. While the live session is sold out, register today to receive a recording. REGISTER HERE | Florida Nonprofit Alliance: Lawsuit on Freeze of Federal Funding Earlier this week, the judge presiding over the lawsuit against the federal government about the freezing of Congressionally designated federal funds granted another temporary restraining order. The Department of Justice’s motion to dismiss was denied. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is enjoined from implementing, giving effect to, or reinstating under a different name the directive to halt federal spending broadly. OMB must provide notice to all federal agencies, and instruct the agencies to release any funding that was paused under the directive. |
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| State Resources |
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| Florida Nonprofit Alliance: Governor’s Budget Priorities Released The Governor is constitutionally required to release budget priorities to the state legislature 30 days before the beginning of Session. Governor DeSantis sent his priorities to lawmakers Sunday night and held a press conference yesterday. His budget totals $115.6 billion with $14.6 billion in reserves, which is a reduction from last year’s budget.Materials provided by the Governor’s office include: Budget Highlights Transmittal letter Budget FAQ Budget one pager | Florida Policy Institute: Citizen’s Guide to the Florida Budget Florida’s budget is the primary means by which the state government addresses the needs of citizens. However, this process is not exclusive to legislators or policy professional. Citizens have the capacity to impact the budget so that it more effectively serves themselves and their communities. This guide overviews critical components of every Florida budget and the role we all play in crafting it. ACCESS HERE |
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| Local Resources |
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| Public Service Grant Council Meeting | February 10, 2pm The Public Service Grant Council will meet in a hybrid in-person/virtual meeting on February 10, 2025 – 2:00 PM. This meeting is offered in-person at the Ed Ball Building (8th Floor Main Conference Room 851), 214 North Hogan Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 and virtually through the Zoom webinar and audio application. The public is invited to attend this meeting in-person or via the Zoom webinar and audio application. CLICK HERE |
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| Resources for Funders |
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| The Center for Effective Philanthropy: Calling All Donors (and Would-Be Donors) – The Vital U.S. Nonprofit Sector is Under Threat and Must Be Protected Nonprofits are facing significant, arguably unprecedented, challenges and it’s crucial that donors, whatever their ideologies or particular programmatic goals or priorities, pay attention. READ MORE | Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees: Immigrant Rights and our Multiracial Democracy Recommendations for Philanthropy in 2025 As we face a new federal administration, GCIR is sharing recommendations for philanthropy to help protect and support the immigrant justice movement. View this page to download our full funder recommendations. READ MORE |
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| Nonprofit Center Events & Resources |
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| 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. – Community & Civic Vibrancy, Catalyst Convening | February 12, 9AM – 2025 All Member Gathering | February 14, 11:30AM – Housing & Neighborhoods, Catalyst Convening | February 19, 9AM – Program Strategy: Defining and Designing the Work to Meet Your Mission | February 20, 9AM – Resources for Scenario Planning & Disaster PreparednessNonprofit Center Advocacy Center |
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