Tremendous change came to the philanthropic and nonprofit sector in 2025 in light of a slate of new policy pronouncements and resulting legal challenges. A portion of these changes resulted from rapid shifts in U.S. federal and state policy, yet others are the progeny of longstanding differences in perspectives regarding the role of the philanthropic sector in the U.S. All are harbingers of greater change that fundamentally will alter the future landscape of philanthropy, with impacts to be felt domestically and globally for many decades to come.

Join us for a deep dive on what these legal and policy changes may augur for the future state of philanthropy with a dynamic panel of policy and legal scholars and practitioners. From federal and state developments to global implications, this session offers a forward-looking lens on the future of civic engagement and the public good.

This afternoon session is a joint presentation from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University and ARNOVA. All attendees must register for this hybrid format session, whether in person (limited seating, please register by September 30) or virtual (Zoom). Attendees for this pre-conference session are not required to be registered for the full ARNOVA conference.