Updated October 31, 2025 at 11:30 a.m.
Public Policy Blog
Last updated: July 10 at 3:25 p.m.
By: David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy
The Center has received a variety of questions from nonprofits about a recent policy decision from the Internal Revenue Service regarding political speech by churches. This blog post provides answers to these questions. Disclaimer: Nothing in this blog post should be construed as legal advice for your nonprofit.
Last updated: July 8, 2025 at 2:31 p.m.
Nonprofits fall into one of three categories for the purposes of UI laws:
David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy, North Carolina Center for Nonprofits
The nonparitsanship provision in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code provides that charitable nonprofits can’t endorse or oppose candidates for office, can’t coordinate their activities with candidates, political parties, or PACs, and must refrain from making political campaign contributions.
President Trump Issues Executive Order Seeking Changes to Federal Election Processes (and Inaccurately Describing Law on Lobbying by Nonprofits with Federal Funds)
Last updated: February 25 at 8:12 p.m.
Last updated: December 20, 2024
The North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) and NC General Assembly have approved several changes to voting rules in the 25 counties in western North Carolina most affected by Hurricane Helene. Among other things:
Last updated: October 17, 2024