David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy
Wondering what types of election-related activities your nonprofit can and can’t do between now and the November 8 general election? You’re not alone; the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits has been fielding many questions about what’s legal and what’s advisable. Here’s a quick take on some of the most common questions we’re hearing.
David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy, North Carolina Center for Nonprofits
As we enter the start of tax season, nonprofit leaders are concerned that their organizations’ finances may be challenged this year by the recent expiration of several temporary tax provisions, including the expanded child tax credit, the Employee Retention Tax Credit, and three tax incentives for charitable giving.
The Expanded and Improved Child Tax Credit
David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy, North Carolina Center for Nonprofits
The Center has prepared this fact sheet on the basics of the federal and state budget processes and why they matter for nonprofits.
View the fact sheet as a PDF.
David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy, North Carolina Center for Nonprofits
On September 20, Governor Roy Cooper signed a new law that modernizes the NC Nonprofit Corporation Act in two important ways:
David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy
Over the past six months, the Center's weekly policy updates have mentioned a variety of state bills that could affect the operations of nonprofits. We know that many nonprofits are interested in some or all of these bills, so here is a quick update on the status of legislation affecting nonprofits.
David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy
Dozens of bills filed in the NC Senate in the days leading up to the April 7 bill filing deadline could affect the work of charitable nonprofits. The Center has provided highlights of the bills intended to help nonprofits in its weekly policy update email. Here is a summary of some of the other bills that could affect some nonprofits' operations.
On March 11, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (American Rescue Plan) into law. Because of the widespread and persistent advocacy of nonprofits (thank you!), it includes many important provisions that directly affect nonprofits and the communities they serve. Here are a few highlights.