Why Nonprofit Leaders Should Call Their Elected Officials

On May 20, 2025, House Republicans introduced a major tax bill that has significant implications for the nonprofit sector. While much of the national conversation has focused on other aspects of the legislation, nonprofit leaders are raising urgent concerns about how it could damage the sector—creating instability, unfairly advantaging or disadvantaging different types of organizations, and putting critical services at risk.

What You Can Do This Week

As a nonprofit leader, here are concrete steps you can take right now to respond:

• Read and Share Civic Alerts
  Advocacy organizations are issuing clear breakdowns of which provisions in the bill threaten the nonprofit sector. Stay informed and share those resources.

• Communicate Internally
  Brief your staff, board, and volunteers through internal channels. Ensure everyone understands the potential impacts and can speak confidently with funders and supporters.

• Communicate Externally
  Work with your marketing and program teams to determine the best way to inform your community members, funders, and supporters—prioritize transparency and preparedness.

• Make Time for Advocacy
  Consider canceling non-essential internal meetings this week. Instead, encourage your team to use that time to call their representatives or engage with key external stakeholders.

Silence Is Submission

Our work—the critical services nonprofits provide—is too vital not to defend. Taking action now matters.

Join the Conversation

Want to discuss this issue further, see sector-wide insights, or share what your organization is doing in response? You can join the conversation on LinkedIn here.

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