Mission Vs. Midterms

How to Protect and Even Thrive in Your Nonprofit at a Time of Polarized Politics

Thursday, January 29, 2026 @ 12:00 pm ET
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WHY YOU CAN'T MISS THIS:

  • Legal Protection: Learn the exact line between bold advocacy and IRS violations to keep your 501(c)(3) status safe during the election cycle.
  • Funding Security: Discover how to reframe your DEI and social justice mission to protect your grants in a politically hostile environment.
  • Brand Authority: Get strategies to cut through the 2026 midterm noise so your message reaches donors without being drowned out by campaign ads.
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PANEL EXPERTS

Meredith Burke Hammons (she/her)

‍Founding Partner
Congruent Grant Partners

Shane Lukas (he/him)

‍Advocate Expert
A Great Idea

Emily Sexton (she/her)

‍Principal
Sexton Law PLLC

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About This Webinar

The 2026 political landscape isn't just another election year; it’s a high-stakes environment where nonprofits are being scrutinized more than ever. Between shifting grant priorities and a "war on DEI," your organization needs a proactive strategy to stay relevant and compliant. This webinar brings together a brand strategist, a grants expert, and a nonprofit lawyer to give you a 360-degree view of the risks and opportunities ahead.

Don't wait until the campaign season is in full swing to decide your stance. Joining this session will give you the practical tools to lead with confidence, ensuring that your mission remains untouchable regardless of the political climate. Secure your spot today to turn potential obstacles into a clear path for social impact.

We will begin with 30 minutes of opening remarks from the panelists followed by a 60-minute Q&A session to respond to specific attendee queries. (We highly encourage sending questions ahead of time!)

About the Experts

Meredith Burke Hammons (she/her)

‍Founding Partner
Congruent Grant Partners

Meredith Burke Hammons is one of only 27 grant professionals in the state of Georgia with a Grant Professional Certified (GPC) credential, the only nationally recognized certification for grant professionals. Since 2017, Meredith has written proposals for 71 organizations, resulting in $17.4 million in grant awards.

Shane Lukas (he/him)

‍Advocate Expert
A Great Idea

With three decades’ award-winning experience in graphic design, art direction, user experience and strategy, Shane Lukas is the Advocate Expert and creative solutions specialist leading A Great Idea, an agile empathy-led, content-led agency powering brands for companies and organizations across the country.

Emily Sexton (she/her)

‍Principal
Sexton Law PLLC

Emily Sexton is a lawyer, nonprofit executive, writer, and performer. Sexton spent more than 15 years in senior level in-house positions with arts and cultural nonprofits before starting Sexton Law PLLC to represent clients across the creative economy, including nonprofit organizations and the for profit entities and individuals who support their missions.
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