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Here’s a quick take on some of the most common questions about what types of election-related activities nonprofits can and can’t do.
Advocacy & Civic Engagement
Resources related to political advocacy and lobbying activities.
- Last updated: September 14, 2023
David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy
Join this discussion for an overview of the current healthcare landscape as it relates to nonprofit employee benefits. We’ll explore various strategies employers are deploying to mitigate cost and risk, and the pros and cons of nontraditional health care options for smaller nonprofits including Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangements (QSEHRA), Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) plans, Professional Employer Organizations (PEO), and Association Health Plans (AHP).
The term ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) has shown up in the media a lot lately, but too few people understand what it means or how it relates to their organization.
Tim Delaney, President & CEO, National Council of Nonprofits
Reprinted with permission- Nonprofit staff and the people we serve have expertise and lived experience that lawmakers need to hear in order to make the best possible policy decisions. It's essential to build relationships with lawmakers if for no other reason than to limit the harm they might cause the people you serve.
With the 2023 legislative session beginning this month, many nonprofits will be advocating on policy issues affecting their organizations, their missions, and the people they serve. This webinar will provide an overview of federal and state lobbying laws affecting nonprofits. We’ll address common questions nonprofits have about limits on lobbying and state rules on lobbying registration and reporting.
The post-election period is an excellent time for nonprofit leaders to build their relationships with newly-elected members of Congress and the NC General Assembly by sending emails to congratulate them on their recent victories. Whether you send a succinct note or add a bit more about your organization and your policy priorities, be sure to avoid making statements that might be interpreted as partisan in nature (e.g., references to political parties).
This webinar will begin with a brief overview of trends in North Carolina’s nonprofit sector and current challenges facing nonprofit organizations. It will also include a discussion of the impact of the 2022 election on nonprofits, of state and federal policy solutions that might help nonprofits and the communities they serve, and of potential legislative challenges for nonprofits in 2023 and beyond.
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Deviré Robinson, Vice President, Philanthropic Advancement, Foundation For The Carolinas and Former Board Chair, North Carolina Center for Nonprofits
As Early Voting is underway in North Carolina, I want to use my position as the Center’s Board chair to highlight the Board’s unanimous decision to adopt a written policy allowing all Center staff to take paid time off to vote.