On June 3, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit ruled that the American Alliance for Equal Rights has standing to sue, that the Fearless grant program is likely to violate Section 1981, and that the Fearless Foundation grant program must remain halted under a preliminary injunction while the case proceeds in court.

This webinar gave an overview of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision and its implications. Panelists explained the ruling's specifics, discussed what it means in practice, and framed the case in the context of ongoing legal and policy issues. Registrants submitted questions in advance, which were addressed during a Q&A the webinar.

The Council and Independent Sector filed an amicus brief in December in defense of the right to give according to our values, with over 225 organizations signing-on in support.

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How can philanthropic organizations maintain a commitment to race-conscious and identity-based giving strategies in an evolving legal landscape? 

Join us to explore the practical steps you can take to maintain your foundation’s commitment to race-conscious and identity-based programs. With the help of the Council’s expert legal team, we will discuss current questions presented by the cases moving through the legal system, as well as proactive measures and small tactical shifts you can make to safeguard your organization's commitment to race-conscious and identity-based giving. 

On April 23, FEMA released their draft National Resilience Guidance. Now, FEMA is seeking feedback from stakeholders, including philanthropic organizations. We encourage you to join this discussion to learn more about the draft guidance and share your input and feedback directly with FEMA staff as they move forward with finalizing the guidance.

Voter participation and civic engagement are core facets of a healthy and thriving democracy. At a time when voter participation in the U.S. continues to lag behind that in other countries, foundations have the opportunity to provide needed support. But what can foundations legally do, and what safeguards exist to protect both our sector and our democracy? Join this webinar to learn how foundations can support ongoing nonpartisan voter engagement work, dispel confusion around legal restrictions, and hear about recent initiatives from philanthropic communities around the country to boost voter participation. This webinar is presented in partnership with the Funders' Committee for Civic Participation and Philanthropy for Voter Engagement.

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