The Trump administration's executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs have fundamentally reshaped the compliance landscape for nonprofit organizations. These orders eliminate federal DEI requirements, rescind decades-old affirmative action mandates for federal contractors, establish a binary sex definition excluding gender identity, and threaten federal funding for organizations maintaining what the administration deems "illegal" DEI programs. Nonprofits must urgently assess their policies, training programs, grant language, employment practices, and public communications to ensure compliance while preserving their mission-driven work. This analysis examines each relevant executive order, identifies potential conflicts with existing laws, and provides a comprehensive compliance framework to help nonprofit leaders navigate these sweeping changes without jeopardizing their federal funding or tax-exempt status.
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