Impact of Executive Orders
Shortly after being sworn in, President Trump issued dozens of Executive Orders (EOs) covering a broad range of issues. We look at the potential impacts of those EOs on the work of charitable nonprofits.
A note from the association’s president
These are unprecedented times. Over the past two weeks, executive orders have created uncertainty for nonprofits across Colorado and the evolving federal landscape has left many organizations with pressing questions about what comes next.
In response, the Association hosted a virtual town hall last week where our members were joined by Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, representatives from U.S Senator Bennet’s and Senator Hickenlooper’s offices, Colorado’s deputy secretary of state, and our Association’s legal counsel. Nearly 800 individuals from 68 cities and 31 counties joined the conversation where members had the opportunity to share concerns, exchange resources, and learn about best practices.
We are already planning for additional town halls in the weeks and months to come.
Work Continues at the Colorado Legislature
Last week at the Association’s 2025 State Legislative Preview, members gained insights into the state legislative session, and the Association’s advocacy efforts and legislative priorities, including our nonprofit lobbying reform bill. Briefings were conducted by our Association’s lobbyist Edie Busam, chair of our Public Policy Committee Carmen Lewis, and Jack Murphy the Association’s Associate Director of Government Affairs. The conversation reinforced the critical role policy plays in shaping the nonprofit sector. A recording of the 2025 Legislative Preview is available for those who couldn’t attend.
Updated February 6, 2025

Attorney General Phil Weiser’s Support of Association Members
Some Colorado Nonprofits continue to face challenges with disbursement of federal funds. Such actions are not in compliance with the court orders entered by the Rhode Island and D.C. district courts. Should any Colorado nonprofit organization receive such a communication that is noncompliant with the courts’ orders, Attorney General Weiser would be grateful if your organization’s staff would alert his office. We encourage you to provide such information to or direct any questions to Kurtis Morrison, Deputy Attorney General, at kurtis.morrison@coag.gov. You can read the Attorney General’s letter on this subject here.
General Resources
- The Impacts of the Recent Executive Orders on Nonprofits from the National Council of Nonprofits
- What Is an Executive Order?, American Bar Association, Jan. 25, 2021.
- Presidential Actions, White House.
- “Head on a Swivel” Advocacy, National Council of Nonprofits, Jan. 27, 2025.
Resources for Immigrant-Serving Nonprofits
Know Your Rights materials from Colorado Immigrants Rights Coalition
- KYR Training Video
- KYR Presentation in English & KYR in Spanish (other languages on CIRC site)
- Know Your Rights Poster
- Understand the Difference Between Judicial Warrants and ICE Warrants
Colorado Rapid Response Network (CRRN) – Statewide Hotline – 1.844.864.8341
- A Guide for Employers: What to Do if Immigration Comes to Your Workplace, National Immigration Law Center, 2025
- Advice for Non-Profits if ICE comes., New York Lawyers for the Public Interest and Lawyers Alliance for New York.
- A Guide for Employers: What to Do if Immigration Comes to Your Workplace (NILC & NELP)
- Executive Orders Affecting Charitable Nonprofits, National Council of Nonprofits, 2025
- A Toolkit For Organizations Responding To Mass Worksite Immigration Raids created by the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) and the National Immigration Law Center (NILC)