Your nonprofit's mission is vital, and its impact is real—contrary to recent unfounded claims.
Elon Musk's recent appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast, a platform with an immense reach (over 12 million views on YouTube alone, plus millions more on other platforms), included broad and damaging accusations against the American nonprofit sector, labeling it "a gigantic scam - maybe the biggest scam ever."
At Feathr, we recognize the potential harm of such rhetoric. These statements undermine the essential work that nonprofits like yours do every day.
Our mission at Feathr is to be a steadfast advocate for nonprofit organizations. We are committed to empowering you to grow and expand your impact on the communities you serve. In light of these recent attacks on the sector's integrity, we are reinforcing our focus on providing you with resources and strategies to navigate and counteract these challenges.
We know the truth: Nonprofits are the cornerstone of thriving communities, providing critical services and support to those who need it most. We stand firmly in our support of the work your organization is doing.
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Musk wants to save Western civilization from empathy 📖
In a recent Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Musk framed empathy as a societal weakness and criticized safety net programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid—suggesting they should be significantly reduced or even eliminated.
If these cuts move forward, nonprofits providing critical healthcare, housing, and social support services could see funding losses, forcing them to scale back or shut down programs that millions depend on.
Judge orders release of owed foreign aid payments 📖
On Monday, US District Judge Amir Ali ordered the Trump administration to release outstanding USAID payments but declined to block nearly 10,000 USAID and State Department award cancellations that followed a case-by-case review.
Nonprofits and contractors argue the aid freeze has caused catastrophic harm and violates congressional authority, while the government claims its review process was legitimate. The legal battle continues as organizations push for full funding restoration.
Universities should break from government funding 📖
Trump’s executive orders targeting DEI funding have put universities in a tough spot — comply and eliminate these initiatives or risk losing federal support. Some institutions are fighting back through lawsuits, while others are weighing alternatives, like forgoing government funding altogether.
Hillsdale College offers one model for independence, having refused all government funding for decades to maintain institutional control. However, cutting ties with federal support would require major financial restructuring, leaving many institutions facing difficult choices.
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