Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 3/14/26

By Andrew Wellsted on March 14, 2026

Nonprofit Resources of the Week curates timely articles, tools, and commentary to help nonprofit organizations, their leaders, and their advisors stay informed about legal developments, sector trends, and emerging issues affecting the nonprofit and philanthropic ecosystem, including those related to equity, climate change, and resilience. The series also seeks to share tools, perspectives, and sources of inspiration that support more effective, thoughtful, and sustainable nonprofit leadership, and that help those working for and with nonprofits carry out their roles with greater confidence, efficiency, and purpose.

Notable Nonprofit Posts, Articles, & Other Resources:

Oppose Proposed Changes to Federal Grantees, Harming Nonprofits and Communities (National Council of Nonprofits) [Ed. I signed.]

The National Council of Nonprofits and Legal Defense Fund invite organizations nationwide to sign onto a national letter opposing proposed changes to federal grantees that would harm nonprofits and communities. … The General Services Administration (GSA) has proposed requiring all federal grantees, including nonprofits, state, local, and Tribal government, and other entities, to sign new certifications under the threat of civil and criminal penalties before applying for or receiving federal resources, including grants, cooperative agreements, and other assistance. These certifications attempt to align with President Trump’s executive order and the U.S. Department of Justice guidance misrepresenting “illegal” diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, undocumented immigration, and terrorism. … Sign onto a national letter opposing the proposed changes by filling out the form below by March 30! Read the full letter here.

The 2026 Election Could Be a Game Changer—Advocates Are Prepared to Fight (Rebekah Barber, NPQ)

Where They Live, Give, and More: Learn more about America’s 50 biggest donors in 2025: their ages, sources of wealth, where they live, and where they give (Chronicle of Philanthropy)

New Activities for Your 501(c)(3): Eight Things to Keep in Mind (Rosemary Fei & Sara Ortega Corriols, Adler & Colvin)

The Prohibitions on Private Inurement & Benefit by Tax-Exempt Organizations and Intermediate Sanctions (Justin C. Chung, Congressional Research Service)

FARA and Nonprofits: Recent Developments and Compliance Considerations (Matthew T. Sanderson, Caplin & Drysdale)

Public Charities and the IRS Public Support Tests: Why Public Support Matters (Casey Summar, Law Firm for Non-Profits) [Ed. LFNP has also published on its blog a few follow-up articles on this underappreciated issue. The public support tests and public charity classification will become increasingly important for public charities who relied on federal funding not only for funds but also for their attribution to public support; loss of such funds may cause some of these public charities to “tip” into private foundation status. This is an issue some public charities that have already lost federal funding should address with their accountants and lawyers now.]

Hispanic Scholarship Fund on Trial: Implications for Racial Equity Organizations (Ted Siefer, NPQ)

New DHS Rules Affecting Protests Near Federal Property: An Explainer (ICNL)

Breaking: Alaska Sues 6 Crowdsourcing Fundraising Platforms (Paul Clolery, Nonprofit Times)

Significant Events:

“How Trump and His Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War In the lead-up to the U.S.-Israeli attack, President Trump downplayed the risks to the energy markets as a short-term concern that should not overshadow the mission to decapitate the Iranian regime.” NY Times
“The Politico Poll: The reviews are in. It’s not looking good, America. Allies are giving the U.S. one-star and two-star ratings on its efforts to protect democracy and dependability in a crisis.” Politico
“The job market is weakening, inflation is still too high, and we’re at serious risk of a once-in-50-years oil shock. This is almost the exact set of conditions that triggered the stagflation of the 1970s, which at the time was America’s worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. At the moment, the economy is still far from that kind of doomsday scenario, but the direction of travel is disquieting. The economy’s warning lights might not yet be flashing red, but they are certainly flashing yellow.” Atlantic

A.I. is Coming for Culture (Joshua Rothman, New Yorker)

Imagine Losing Your Job to the Mere Possibility of AI (Lila Shroff, Atlantic)

Good Vibes:

What’s Good? (Melissa Kirsch, NY Times) [Ed. This article introduces a new weekly newsletter described as an “inventory of ideas, rituals and cultural artifacts to add joy to your days.”]

Notable Nonprofit Posts, Articles, & Other Resources:

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