How will a new Administration and Congress in Washington treat non-profits?

I’m hoping with the President elect’s background of community organizing in Chicago that he has a first hand understanding of nonprofit organizations and their value in society.   

Independent Sector has put out a 6-point policy paper for the incoming national decision makers.   It’s a comprehensive platform that advocates the following:

1.  Ensure adequate resources and fair and responsible fiscal policies to support vital programs that sustain, protect and strengthen communities.
2.  Preserve and expand policies that help Americans give back to their communities.
3. Ensure that nonprofits have the capacity and capital to serve the needs of our communities.  
4. Protect the rights of Americans to speak out through nonprofits organizations.
5. Ensure that Americans are able to continue vital charitable work throughout the world without unduly jeopardizing their safety or their civil rights.
   
6. Support funding and policies that provide for transparency and accountability to ensure integrity and public trust in our institutions.  
   

I encourage you to read/download the entire IS Nonprofit Policy Platform.   

I’m going to send this paper on to my elected officials -- I hope that Congress and the new Administration take time to read and think about these important policy shifts.