Diane Yentel
@dianeyentel.bsky.social
President and CEO, National Council of Nonprofits
Former President and CEO, National Low Income Housing Coalition (2016-2025)
Former President and CEO, National Low Income Housing Coalition (2016-2025)
While DOJ appeals yesterday’s court order in NCN’s litigation requiring the administration to fully fund SNAP, USDA sends a letter to states saying they are complying. More to come.
November 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
While DOJ appeals yesterday’s court order in NCN’s litigation requiring the administration to fully fund SNAP, USDA sends a letter to states saying they are complying. More to come.
August 7, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I’m in Palm Springs, CA, at Benevity Live for a plenary panel on Nonprofits at a Crossroads: the Way Forward. I urged the audience of 1500 corporate donors to use their positions of power/privilege to speak out, fund, and advocate to protect nonprofits in this time of existential threats.
May 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM
I’m in Palm Springs, CA, at Benevity Live for a plenary panel on Nonprofits at a Crossroads: the Way Forward. I urged the audience of 1500 corporate donors to use their positions of power/privilege to speak out, fund, and advocate to protect nonprofits in this time of existential threats.
❗️BREAKING! Judge grants @NatlCouncilNPs and co-plaintiffs' motion for a *nationwide preliminary injunction* preventing the Trump administration from freezing, halting, or broadly pausing funding awarded under the Inflation Reduction Act or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act!
April 15, 2025 at 8:31 PM
❗️BREAKING! Judge grants @NatlCouncilNPs and co-plaintiffs' motion for a *nationwide preliminary injunction* preventing the Trump administration from freezing, halting, or broadly pausing funding awarded under the Inflation Reduction Act or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act!
The President of the United States declares an “anti-democratic takeover orchestrated” by orgs (like National Council of Nonprofits) suing to stop the admin’s reckless, lawless actions.
He signed this memo in the Oval Office, making attempted intimidation official WH policy.
We won’t back down.
He signed this memo in the Oval Office, making attempted intimidation official WH policy.
We won’t back down.
March 8, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The President of the United States declares an “anti-democratic takeover orchestrated” by orgs (like National Council of Nonprofits) suing to stop the admin’s reckless, lawless actions.
He signed this memo in the Oval Office, making attempted intimidation official WH policy.
We won’t back down.
He signed this memo in the Oval Office, making attempted intimidation official WH policy.
We won’t back down.
Last night we filed a NEW motion and declaration in our case of NCN v OMB. We're asking the judge to clarify that Continuum of Care (CoC) grants that’ve been awarded are covered under the court’s Preliminary Injunction preventing the administration from implementing broad federal funding freezes.
March 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Last night we filed a NEW motion and declaration in our case of NCN v OMB. We're asking the judge to clarify that Continuum of Care (CoC) grants that’ve been awarded are covered under the court’s Preliminary Injunction preventing the administration from implementing broad federal funding freezes.
If you’ve any doubt the nonprofit sector faces an unprecedented existential threat, see yesterday’s Joe Rogan interview with Elon Musk.
Remember - while his power is significant, ours is greater. When we unite to protect & advance the entire nonprofit sector, we are formidable, and we will win.
Remember - while his power is significant, ours is greater. When we unite to protect & advance the entire nonprofit sector, we are formidable, and we will win.
March 1, 2025 at 11:24 PM
If you’ve any doubt the nonprofit sector faces an unprecedented existential threat, see yesterday’s Joe Rogan interview with Elon Musk.
Remember - while his power is significant, ours is greater. When we unite to protect & advance the entire nonprofit sector, we are formidable, and we will win.
Remember - while his power is significant, ours is greater. When we unite to protect & advance the entire nonprofit sector, we are formidable, and we will win.
30 years ago today, I left home to spend 3.5 years as a Peace Corps volunteer in rural Zambia. An extraordinary experience.
February 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
30 years ago today, I left home to spend 3.5 years as a Peace Corps volunteer in rural Zambia. An extraordinary experience.
Big day. Hearing at US District Cout on our case, National Council of Nonprofits et al v. Office of Management and Budget, to halt the administration’s reckless attempted freeze of all federal grants and loans. Many thanks to Democracy Forward for their work preparing for and in court today!
February 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Big day. Hearing at US District Cout on our case, National Council of Nonprofits et al v. Office of Management and Budget, to halt the administration’s reckless attempted freeze of all federal grants and loans. Many thanks to Democracy Forward for their work preparing for and in court today!
This week, I was also live on CNN, sharing the potentially catastrophic impacts of the White House’s attempted directive to halt nearly all federal spending.
Watch: bit.ly/40BU30z
Watch: bit.ly/40BU30z
January 31, 2025 at 1:07 PM
This week, I was also live on CNN, sharing the potentially catastrophic impacts of the White House’s attempted directive to halt nearly all federal spending.
Watch: bit.ly/40BU30z
Watch: bit.ly/40BU30z
I was live on ABC News to talk about the impact that President Trump’s freeze on all federal funding would have had on nonprofit organizations, and the people and communities they serve. You can watch the clip here: abcnews.go.com/Politics/vid...
January 30, 2025 at 12:44 PM
I was live on ABC News to talk about the impact that President Trump’s freeze on all federal funding would have had on nonprofit organizations, and the people and communities they serve. You can watch the clip here: abcnews.go.com/Politics/vid...
❗️The White House has *rescinded the memo* that would have halted all federal grants and loans❗️
Stay tuned, much more to come.
Stay tuned, much more to come.
January 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
❗️The White House has *rescinded the memo* that would have halted all federal grants and loans❗️
Stay tuned, much more to come.
Stay tuned, much more to come.
🚨OMB sent a memo to federal agencies this evening, requiring all federal loans and grants be paused by 5pm tomorrow. 🚨
Financial assistance is defined here to include all federal grants/loans except those that provide direct assistance to individuals.
Financial assistance is defined here to include all federal grants/loans except those that provide direct assistance to individuals.
January 28, 2025 at 1:50 AM
🚨OMB sent a memo to federal agencies this evening, requiring all federal loans and grants be paused by 5pm tomorrow. 🚨
Financial assistance is defined here to include all federal grants/loans except those that provide direct assistance to individuals.
Financial assistance is defined here to include all federal grants/loans except those that provide direct assistance to individuals.
By 5pm yesterday, all federal agencies were directed to shut down any DEI and LGBTQ+ equity programs, remove DEI and LGBTQ+ webpages, put federal employees working on such programs on administrative leave, and terminate federal contracts for DEI and LGBTQ+ work.
January 23, 2025 at 2:08 PM
By 5pm yesterday, all federal agencies were directed to shut down any DEI and LGBTQ+ equity programs, remove DEI and LGBTQ+ webpages, put federal employees working on such programs on administrative leave, and terminate federal contracts for DEI and LGBTQ+ work.
Many of the Executive Orders signed by President Trump will impact nonprofits organizations and the people they serve. See our National Council of Nonprofits chart and check back often for updates: www.councilofnonprofits.org/files/media/...
January 22, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Many of the Executive Orders signed by President Trump will impact nonprofits organizations and the people they serve. See our National Council of Nonprofits chart and check back often for updates: www.councilofnonprofits.org/files/media/...
Heading in to the National Council of Nonprofits office today, excited to meet and work with its exceptional team and partners to champion, inform, and connect the country’s essential nonprofit organizations!
January 8, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Heading in to the National Council of Nonprofits office today, excited to meet and work with its exceptional team and partners to champion, inform, and connect the country’s essential nonprofit organizations!
Last day at NLIHC! I’m leaving with a full heart, so much gratitude and love, and a deep optimism for what’s next - for NLIHC, the housing justice movement, and the broader nonprofit sector. While there are challenges ahead, we’ll be made stronger from them, and we will persevere.
Onward!
Onward!
January 3, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Last day at NLIHC! I’m leaving with a full heart, so much gratitude and love, and a deep optimism for what’s next - for NLIHC, the housing justice movement, and the broader nonprofit sector. While there are challenges ahead, we’ll be made stronger from them, and we will persevere.
Onward!
Onward!
Clearing out my office before my last few days at NLIHC. Nearing the end of an era!
December 31, 2024 at 8:27 PM
Clearing out my office before my last few days at NLIHC. Nearing the end of an era!
It’s been an honor and privilege to work with Rep Maxine Waters during my leadership of NLIHC. She is, as always, so generous in writing me this letter. I look forward to many more years of partnership with her in my new position leading the National Council of Nonprofits.
December 30, 2024 at 5:33 PM
It’s been an honor and privilege to work with Rep Maxine Waters during my leadership of NLIHC. She is, as always, so generous in writing me this letter. I look forward to many more years of partnership with her in my new position leading the National Council of Nonprofits.
To be called inspirational by one of my inspirations is…inspiring!
Thank you Senator Warren!
Thank you Senator Warren!
December 16, 2024 at 5:20 PM
To be called inspirational by one of my inspirations is…inspiring!
Thank you Senator Warren!
Thank you Senator Warren!
Received these lovely holiday cards from POTUS and VPOTUS and wanted to share them with you. The card from the President and First Lady is particularly beautiful this year, and I love that they close with "love".
Happy holiday season.
Happy holiday season.
December 5, 2024 at 3:53 PM
Received these lovely holiday cards from POTUS and VPOTUS and wanted to share them with you. The card from the President and First Lady is particularly beautiful this year, and I love that they close with "love".
Happy holiday season.
Happy holiday season.