Executive Order on DEI
Friday, January 31, 2025 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM) (EST)
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Executive Order on DEI What Nonprofits and Philanthropies Need to Know
On January 21, the Trump administration issued an executive order titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” directing federal agencies to identify up to nine potential civil compliance investigations targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion programs deemed discriminatory. Large nonprofit organizations and foundations with assets of $500 million or more are among those that could be identified.
Join the Council on Foundations, Independent Sector, National Council of Nonprofits, and United Philanthropy Forum for a discussion on how this action affects nonprofits and philanthropy. Legal expert Emily Cuneo DeSmedt of Morgan Lewis will provide valuable insights to help nonprofits and philanthropies understand this order.