Public Policy
The Gwinnett Nonprofit Coalition (GNC) is the Gwinnett Coalition’s nonprofit capacity building association.
The GNC is monitoring and vetting the latest news, resources, calls to action, and background on decisions impacting nonprofits during a time of federal transition and uncertainty. Shortly after being sworn in, President Trump issued dozens of Executive Orders (EOs) and Memorandums covering a broad range of issues with potential impact on nonprofits and the communities we serve.
The work of nonprofits span a wide range of issues, and executive orders have the potential to impact funding as well as general operations of critical community services. The implications of the EOs vary greatly and some are being challenged in court. Nonprofits with federal grants and contracts should review their programs and contract language immediately as it pertains the various EOs.
The goal of this webpage is to provide convenient access to information and resources to help mitigate the impact on Gwinnett’s most vulnerable communities and the operations of local nonprofits and their employees.
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Gwinnett Nonprofit Coalition Resources
- Navigating Uncertainty: Key Strategies for Sustainability [PDF]
- The Power of Elected Officials: Advocating for Nonprofit Needs [PDF]
- Advocacy in Action: Engaging Elected Officials [PDF]
- Elected Officials List [PDF]
- Keeping Stakeholders Informed: Navigating the Impact of Funding Challenges [PDF]
- Building Resilience: Mental Health Strategies for Nonprofits [PDF]
- Communicating & Caring: Strategies for Supporting Your Team [PDF]
Additional Resources
IRS
- Maintaining Tax-Exempt Status
- Tax Information for Churches and Religious Organizations
- Compliance Guide for Public Charities [PDF]
- How to lose your 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status (without really trying) [PDF]
National Council of Nonprofits
- Political Activity and Jeopardizing Tax-Exempt Status
- What to do if your nonprofit’s tax-exempt status is revoked
- Senate Tax Reconciliation Package: Full Analysis
- A Nonprofit Checklist: Conducting a Risk Assessment for Federal Funding (NCN) [PDF]
- Executive Orders Affecting Charitable Nonprofits (NCN) [PDF]
- General FAQs on Executive Actions Impacting Nonprofits (NCN) [PDF]
- Myths v Reality: Executive Branch Lacks Authority to Target Nonprofit Organizations (NCN) [PDF]
- Protecting Nonprofits in Tax Reconciliation (NCN) [PDF]
- One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Senate Finance Committee Revisions [PDF]
Georgia Center for Nonprofits
Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta
- Navigating Major Government Changes: Strategic Conversations Your Board Should Be Having Now
- Updates for Organizations with DEI Questions
Miscellaneous Resources
- Public Money Pod – A podcast featuring former U.S. Representative Carolyn Bourdeaux.
- American Bar Association – What is an Executive Order?
- Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta – Federal initiatives of the new administration that impact nonprofit organizations.
- Federal Budgeting and Appropriations Process
- Permissible Election Activities Checklist
