In today’s challenging times (perhaps the biggest understatement ever), nonprofit leaders are increasingly called upon to do more than simply deliver services. You are needed to stand firmly alongside the marginalized communities you serve.
As nonprofit leaders, our roles require us to champion fairness, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accountability — especially when these values are threatened. And today, they are being threatened.
Diane Yentel: Exercising the Courage to Protect Nonprofits
Diane Yentel and the National Council for Nonprofits have exemplified this courage and commitment to justice in their recent decision to challenge harmful policies through legal action against the Trump administration. Their advocacy sends a powerful message:
Nonprofit organizations cannot stay silent when the communities we serve are under threat.
Their lawsuit addresses crucial concerns impacting nonprofit operations and our ability to effectively serve vulnerable populations. The stakes are high, and the outcome could significantly shape the landscape in which nonprofits operate for years to come.
An Urgent Call to Action for Nonprofit Leaders
Diane Yentel and her organization have issued an urgent call to action for every nonprofit leader, urging each of us to amplify our collective voice through three essential actions:
From a recent post on linkedin, Yentel says:
We won’t back down to hate and bullying. We will defend and champion the vital work of nonprofits serving neighbors in Congressman Gill’s district and every other district and state throughout the country. And we’ll continue to push back on the weaponization of the federal government to punish organizations with opposing viewpoints, a profoundly un-American action.
3 Simple Ways to Get Involved and Help
Here are 3 simple things you can do today:
1. Raise Awareness:
Share widely the implications of policies that negatively affect marginalized communities and the nonprofit sector. Highlighting stories of real people impacted by these decisions helps bring critical awareness and urgency.
2. Support Financially:
Contribute resources to support ongoing advocacy efforts and legal battles that challenge unjust policies. Every contribution strengthens the collective fight for justice. Or, simply join your state association of nonprofits.
3. Contact your representatives:
Contact your Senators and urge them to protect nonprofits in the tax reconciliation bill.
Affirm Your Commitment to Justice
Nonprofit leaders hold immense power. By standing together, supporting courageous efforts like those led by Diane Yentel and the National Council for Nonprofits, and taking collective action, we affirm our commitment to justice and our unwavering support for the marginalized communities we serve.
Now is the time to unite, act decisively, and reaffirm our dedication to justice for all.
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