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Greetings readers,

Sometimes, knowing what’s coming makes it easier to swallow a bitter pill. Sometimes, it doesn’t.

Yesterday’s inauguration of Donald Trump as president marks the formal beginning of what will surely be a difficult, even perilous era for our sector—especially as many within it are struggling under the current pressures of dipping donations, philanthropic pullback, high turnover, widespread burnout, and economic uncertainty, among others.

Compounding those challenges are all the threats that lie ahead, especially under an administration whose stated policy agenda is antagonistic, if not diametrically opposed, to many of our missions—which may result in increased need for the very services being threatened in one way or another.

But our work—that is, the work of all of us in the nonprofit and civil sectors—must continue. Our commitment at NPQ is to provide you, the practitioners and leaders of our sector, with the critical coverage and information you need to make sense of these turbulent waters.

This week’s Leadership newsletter is just a sample of the coverage we will continue to deliver. Our goal is to empower you to make the best decisions you can, however difficult, to sustain the critical work of your organizations.

First, Brian Joseph writes about Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Media Matters ([link removed]) , a nonprofit media watchdog that has reported, among other things, on the prevalence of hate speech on Musk’s social media platform, X. Then, Zane McNeill explores how defenders of LGBTQ+ rights might learn from the example of Hungary ([link removed]) . Next, Amy Marquis discusses how nonprofits can navigate a crisis ([link removed]) , and NPQ board member Gene Takagi shares an invaluable guide to nonprofit legal compliance ([link removed]) in a time when even a nonprofit’s tax-exempt status could arbitrarily come under threat.

Finally, we invite you to attend our upcoming webinar ([link removed]) , “Advocacy in a Second Trump Administration: A Practical Guide for Leaders on Defending Progress and Advancing Justice” on February 20 at 2:00 pm ET.

As always, the Leadership desk loves to hear from you—the door is always open to pitches. Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
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Musk Versus Media Matters: Free Speech on the Line ([link removed])
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By Brian Joseph
“Musk has couched his feud with Media Matters as a battle over free speech.” Read more… ([link removed])

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Preparing for a Second Trump Term by Learning from Hungary’s Playbook ([link removed])
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By Zane McNeill
“As the United States braces for a second Trump administration, LGBTQ+ Americans are preparing for what could be an unprecedented rollback of their rights.” Read more… ([link removed])

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How to Navigate a Crisis Like a Pro ([link removed])
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By Amy Marquis
“Preparing for a crisis is within reach for even the smallest nonprofit, and the best time to begin navigating one is before it hits.” Read more… ([link removed])

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Nonprofit Legal Compliance in an Unfriendly Political Environment ([link removed])
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By Gene Takagi
“No matter whether the approach is to go on defense or offense, shoring up the organization’s compliance is critical.” Read more… ([link removed])

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Advocacy in a Second Trump Administration: A Practical Guide for Leaders on Defending Progress and Advancing Justice ([link removed])
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As we move into 2025, one of the most pressing questions nonprofit leaders and philanthropists may have is: What does advocacy look like under a second Trump administration? In this webinar, we navigate this fraught question and discuss preparing to advocate on the executive, judicial, and legislative fronts, address the likely immediate threats and how organizations can respond to them within 501c3 compliance regulations, and share practical guidance for nonprofit and philanthropic leaders on how to defend progress already won and advance where possible. Join us on Thursday, February 20, at 2:00 pm ET. Register here… ([link removed])

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