Webinar: Inclusive Practices for Nonprofits in a Changing Legal Landscape – Jul 24

Posted by Ascend People on July 15, 2025

Over the past few months, nonprofit leaders have been asking urgent questions: “Is it still legal to prioritize hiring staff who reflect the communities we serve?” “Could our DEI practices, learning spaces or affinity groups be flagged as discriminatory?” And the most honest answer right now? It depends – on how you frame it, document it, and defend it.

2025 has brought major legal shifts:

• A new federal executive order narrowed how “sex” is defined in law
• The EEOC’s harassment guidance was partially vacated
• The Ames decision changed how discrimination claims are filed
• And the DOJ’s Civil Rights Fraud Initiative is actively investigating how nonprofits describe their DEI efforts in public materials and grant language

All of this has created a landscape where values-driven practices – like hiring for lived experience or hosting identity-based learning spaces – can be misinterpreted or challenged if not structured carefully. That’s why Ascend People, in collaboration with Volin Employment Law, is offering a no-cost webinar just for nonprofit leaders.

Date and Time: July 24, 2025, 2:00 PM

In this session, you’ll learn:

• What changed (and what didn’t) in 2025
• Where affinity groups, inclusive hiring, and other DEI practices now carry risk
• How to revise your policies without abandoning your mission

Legal exposure is rising. But your values don’t have to retreat. This is your chance to lead with clarity, not fear. Register for this webinar here now: SIGN UP TODAY!