Updated October 31, 2025 at 11:30 a.m.
For over 30 years our experts have been posting about issues critical to North Carolina nonprofits, including public policy.
Are 501(c)(3) Nonprofits Still Required to Be Nonpartisan? (Yes, They Are!)
10 minute read
Last updated: July 10 at 3:25 p.m.
By: David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy
Tax Provisions Affecting Nonprofits in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
14 minute read
Last updated: July 8, 2025 at 2:31 p.m.
NC Nonprofits and Unemployment Insurance
1 minute read
Nonprofits fall into one of three categories for the purposes of UI laws:
Weakening the Nonpartisanship Provision in Section 501(c)( 3) Would Harm Nonprofits
4 minute read
David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy, North Carolina Center for Nonprofits
Executive Order on Election Administration
3 minute read
President Trump Issues Executive Order Seeking Changes to Federal Election Processes (and Inaccurately Describing Law on Lobbying by Nonprofits with Federal Funds)
OMB Pause on Federal Grants to Nonprofits
6 minute read
Last updated: February 25 at 8:12 p.m.
2024 Election Tip of the Week: Voting Locations and Processes May Have Changed in Western North Carolina
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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: