Election Tip of the Week: 501(c)(3) Nonprofits Can Engage on Ballot Measures

Date Posted: 8/14/2024
Last Updated: 9/1/2026

During elections, North Carolina voters often have the opportunity to decide on amendments to the North Carolina Constitution or bond initiatives for counties and cities around the state that could help finance local schools, parks, and other community resources. Many nonprofits – along with the people and communities they serve – could be affected by proposed constitutional amendments and local bond initiatives. The Center's ballot measure guide for charitable nonprofits helps answer some frequently asked questions that North Carolina nonprofits have about advocating for or against state constitutional amendments and other ballot measures.