This document provides guidance and messaging to help prepare nonprofit staff and Board members to answer questions, respond to accusations, and navigate our tense political environment. We are all concerned about threats to 501(c)(3) status, politically motivated investigations, and harmful rhetoric that falsely associates nonprofits with violence, and the tips and talking points below will guide nonprofits in controlling the narrative and staying focused on our missions and our impact. Together, we are united in our commitment to protect the vital work nonprofits do in communities across America every day.
his document was adapted from material provided by the National Council of Nonprofits. November 2025