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** Staying Committed to Social Justice and Advocacy in Times of Political Crisis
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November 6, 2025
Welcome back to Ask a Nonprofit Expert, the nonprofit sector’s go-to advice column where seasoned nonprofit leaders offer advice and answers about how to build thriving, equitable organizations.
In today’s issue, Jeanne Bell answers a reader’s question about remaining committed to the mission during the current political turbulence.
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Staying Committed to Social Justice and Advocacy in Times of Political Crisis
By Jeanne Bell
Dear Ask a Nonprofit Expert,
We’ve had to pivot in a myriad of ways given the current political climate. Can you share tips and suggestions on how we can remain committed to discussions and practices related to social justice and advocacy?
Sincerely,
Justice-Committed Reader
Dear Justice-Committed Reader,
Your question resonates deeply, and I know it is on the minds of many nonprofit leaders today. Leaders are walking a tightrope of staying true to their values and protecting their organizations from being publicly attacked or defunded.
In “How Justice-Rooted Organizations Can Respond to the Racial Justice and Equity Backlash ([link removed]) ,” Kelly Francis Bates and Fiona Kanagasingam argued: “Justice-rooted organizations, especially those led by BIPOC, immigrant, LGBTQ+, and other historically marginalized communities, face the greatest risk. With limited resources and thinner margins of safety, some are already experiencing burnout, targeting, and even dissolution.”
In their article, they outlined a spectrum of responses across the sector, which leads me to the first of five suggestions on how you can remain committed to discussions and practices related to social justice and advocacy.
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