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 We encourage you to join this discussion to learn more about the draft guidance and share your input and feedback directly with FEMA staff as they move forward with finalizing the guidance.