Samwise Nonprofits and Charities Newsletter
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Nonprofits Launch National Campaign for Ethical Online Fundraising Platform Standards
The National Council of Nonprofits, joined by all 52 state associations, has published four principles for ethical online fundraising platform practices and launched a nationwide endorsement campaign. The initiative calls on digital platforms to commit to standards that protect nonprofits and their donors. Digital fundraising platform Every.org became the first platform to formally endorse the framework. NCN is urging other major online fundraising platforms to sign on, citing growing concerns about opaque fee structures and data practices that can disadvantage charitable organizations. The campaign seeks to establish consistent baseline standards across an increasingly fragmented platform fundraising landscape.
Sources: The NonProfit Times
Record 68,000+ Responses Filed on Federal Grant Rules Overhaul
A proposed overhaul of federal grant administration rules has drawn an unprecedented public response, with more than 68,000 organizations and individuals submitting comments on the Office of Management and Budget’s Uniform Guidance revision. The proposal, released May 29, would reshape how federal grants are structured and administered across the nonprofit sector. The National Council of Nonprofits, which helped mobilize the response, described the comment volume as a historic milestone for sector engagement. NCN is urging all nonprofits and state associations to continue pressing for protective language before the public comment deadline closes on July 13.
Sources: National Council of Nonprofits
New House Task Force Signals Intensified Federal Scrutiny of Nonprofits
The House Oversight Committee has established the Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses, chaired by Rep. Gill (R-TX), with a focus that includes tax-exempt and nonprofit organizations. The National Council of Nonprofits flagged the development in its June 29 Nonprofit Champion newsletter, alerting its network of 52 state associations to the new oversight body. The move reflects a broader pattern of federal attention directed at civil society organizations. NCN said it is closely monitoring the task force’s activities and will keep member organizations informed as the body’s specific agenda and focus on nonprofits become clearer.
Sources: National Council of Nonprofits
House Passes Fraudulent Payments Bill Nonprofit Groups Say Will Harm Charities
The House of Representatives has passed the Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act (H.R. 8464), and the National Council of Nonprofits is urging senators to block or amend the measure before it advances further. NCN warned the bill as written poses unintended risks to nonprofit organizations, potentially disrupting legitimate charitable payment transactions and creating new compliance burdens. The bill has cleared the full House and now awaits Senate action. NCN alerted its member network through its June 29 Nonprofit Champion newsletter, calling on the sector to contact their senators. The organization characterized the legislation as a clear threat to nonprofit financial operations.
Sources: National Council of Nonprofits
Conflicting Court Rulings on $100K H-1B Visa Fee Leave Nonprofit Employers in Limbo
Conflicting federal court decisions on the H-1B visa fee are creating legal uncertainty for nonprofits that employ skilled foreign workers. A ruling issued June 8 found that a $100,000 H-1B application fee exceeded the agency’s statutory authority and struck it down — but that ruling directly conflicts with an earlier decision that found the fee permissible. Charitable employers are left navigating contradictory guidance with no clear resolution in sight. The National Council of Nonprofits highlighted the conflict in its June 29 newsletter, noting nonprofits have significant workforce stakes in the outcome as the fee issue works through the courts.
Sources: National Council of Nonprofits
Wave of State Anti-Terrorism Bills Targeting Nonprofits Tracked as 36 Legislatures Adjourn
A significant wave of state-level anti-terrorism legislation with potential impact on nonprofits is spreading across the country, with the National Council of Nonprofits tracking more than 270 bills introduced in state legislatures this session. As of late June, 36 state legislatures have adjourned their sessions. Among states that enacted laws NCN has flagged as problematic, Florida (HB 1471), Tennessee (SB 1956), and Indiana (SB 256) all passed anti-terrorism measures that could impose new restrictions or burdens on charitable organizations. NCN is urging nonprofits in affected states to consult their state association to understand the legal implications.
Sources: National Council of Nonprofits
Four States Ease Charitable Bequest Laws, Bolstering Planned Giving Pipeline
Colorado, Nebraska, Tennessee, and Illinois all enacted legislation during their 2026 sessions to make it easier for donors to leave charitable bequests to nonprofit organizations. The National Council of Nonprofits highlighted the measures as welcome developments in its June 29 Nonprofit Champion newsletter. Charitable bequests — gifts made through wills, trusts, and estate plans — represent a growing and critical revenue stream for the nonprofit sector. The new state laws are designed to reduce legal barriers and administrative friction that have historically complicated or delayed the transfer of planned gifts from donor estates to their intended charitable recipients.
Sources: National Council of Nonprofits
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