Resources for a Changing Environment

Alabama nonprofits are feeling the pressure and anxiety of trying to meet their missions while navigating the whirlwind of changes in federal funding and policies. Below are resources and tools to help organizations prepare and stay grounded. We know the resiliency of nonprofit leaders. And you’re not in this alone - we’re in it with you. Nonprofits will continue to make a difference in the lives of countless Alabamians every day.

We will update this page regularly. Feel free to share additional resources that you’ve found helpful.

Town Halls & Webinars

Upcoming Events.
AAN will bring our community together often to discuss the changing landscape for nonprofits.

Executive Orders

Chart of Executive Orders Affecting Charitable Nonprofits, National Council of Nonprofits
Continually updated outline of executive orders directly or indirectly affecting nonprofits.

Operations & Compliance

General FAQs on Executive Actions Impacting Nonprofits, National Council of Nonprofits
Answers to nonprofits’ frequently asked questions about executive orders and actions.

Nonprofit Checklist: What To Do When Your Federal Grant or Contract Is Terminated, National Council of Nonprofits
Steps nonprofits should take if they learn their federal grant or contract has been terminated.

Nonprofit Legal Compliance in an Unfriendly Political Environment, Nonprofit Quarterly
Checklist of compliance matters to help nonprofits prepare to address any threats.

Legal Compliance Checklist, Standards for Excellence
Checklist of selected legal, regulatory, and financial reporting requirements for charitable nonprofits to help organizations maintain compliance. Please scroll down to #12. Members must be logged in to view.

Financial Management

12 Urgent Financial Action Steps for Nonprofits: A 2025 Checklist, Nonprofit Financial Commons
Actionable checklist to build your organization’s ongoing access to unrestricted and liquid dollars and use your network and advocacy to protect yourself, nonprofits in our communities, and the people being politically targeted.

Building Resilience in Uncertain Times, Nonprofit Finance Fund
Financial tools, guides, and webinars to prepare for uncertainty.

When Financial Stress Hits Your Nonprofit, Try These Steps, Nonprofit Risk Management Center
No-cost steps nonprofits can take to address and plan for financial and operational concerns.

Scenario & Emergency Planning

Nonprofit Checklist: Conducting a Risk Assessment for Federal Funding, National Council of Nonprofits
Initial steps nonprofits can take to assess risks in light of federal funding uncertainty

Nonprofit Scenario Planning in an Age of Chaos, LaPiana
Potential scenarios from good to catastrophic and how to create adaptive strategies for each.

Grantseeking in Uncertain Times, GrantStation
Actionable strategies for securing grants.

Nonprofit Resiliency

Leading Your Nonprofit Through Change and Uncertainty, Prosper Strategies
Strategies for navigating financial instability, diversifying revenue in response to potential federal funding threats, scenario planning to keep your nonprofit prepared for whatever the current administration and world throws at it, and maintaining morale among nonprofit teams.

How to Simplify and Streamline During a Crisis, Nonprofit Risk Management Center
Steps to identify essential programs and operations and adjust strategies to navigate through disruptions effectively.

Alliances and Mergers, Alabama Association of Nonprofits
Nonprofits diligently and compassionately serve communities across Alabama. Sometimes, there is an overlap in service delivery or provision of resources. If the changes in funding are causing you to question what programs can or cannot continue, you may consider an alliance or even an organizational merger with another nonprofit. Please let us know if you are interested in talking with an organization that may do similar work and that may be open to collaboration. The Alabama Association of Nonprofits is here to help you make connections. Communicate with us here to let us know your needs. For more information, please refer to the Strategic Partnerships section of our Standards for Excellence white papers.

Mobilizing for Impact: Essential Resources to Support Nonprofits Under Pressure, Taproot
The needs are great, but so is the expertise of thousands of professionals ready and willing to help. Skilled volunteers offer no-strings-attached assistance, providing essential support for organizations that need it more than ever.

Transparency & Communication

Diversity Is Not a Dirty Word: A 5-Point Checklist to Survive DEI Messaging, NonProfitPRO
Checklist to lean into your DEI messaging strategy in this critical moment and live your organizational values long-term.

Share Your Story, Alabama Association of Nonprofits
“If your organization went away today, who would it matter to and why?” Every day, nonprofits make a difference in communities across Alabama. But too often, their impact is overlooked or misrepresented. Right now, we need your help to lift up and amplify the incredible work of our sector. Please share your story with us (survey monkey link).

For Ongoing Information & Updates

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