Nonprofits can – and should – be advocates for their missions and for the communities they serve. This webinar will explore what it means for a nonprofit to be an advocate and the differences between “advocacy,” “lobbying,” and “political activities.” We will begin by highlighting – and quickly debunking – the four most common reasons nonprofits think they can’t (or shouldn’t) be advocates.
Is your nonprofit prepared for a natural disaster? Daniel Altenau of North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh shares key steps nonprofits can take to protect themselves from the next disaster and craft plans to assist survivors following the event. Working through questions to help identify actions during blue sky planning, pre-event preparedness, and post-event response, this webinar will help participants:
Family Forward NC created the Guide to Family Forward Workplaces to provide tools for employers of all sizes with practical tips for selecting and implementing 16 family-friendly workplace practices such as flexible scheduling, accommodations for pregnant workers, and paid parental leave.
This article by Sonya Campion explains why engaging board members in advocacy is such an important and powerful tool to give nonprofits a voice. (The Chronicle of Philanthropy)
Have a burning advocacy-related question? Bolder Advocacy offers an "Ask an Expert" service, where you can submit your question and get help from their advocacy coaches. (Alliance for Justice)
Federal tax laws allow for all charitable nonprofits to engage in legislative lobbying "as long as that activity amounts to only an 'insubstantial' amount of the nonprofit's activities." Learn how to take the 501(h) election and advocate for your cause with legislators while still maintaining your organization's tax exempt status. (National Council of Nonprofits)
This brief chart helps nonprofits to understand what needs to be tracked in terms of time and expenses as related to federal direct lobbying, federal grassroots lobbying, and state lobbying.
The Power of Board Advocacy: A Discussion Guide for Boards is a tool for facilitating ongoing board dialogue on your organization's legal right to advocate and for helping you cultivate a culture of standing for your mission in all possible ways. (Stand For Your Mission, 2019)
Your organization might be wondering how to get involved in elections. It's important to understand what types of election-related activities you can and can't do, as detailed in this excerpt Common Ground.
© North Carolina Center for Nonprofit Organizations, Inc. From Common Ground, a publication of the N.C. Center for Nonprofits
David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy, North Carolina Center for Nonprofits
When the N.C. General Assembly prepares to begin its 2019 session on January 30, legislators will almost certainly consider a wide range of policy proposals affecting the nonprofit sector. Here are the Center's predictions for four major state policy issues that will affect North Carolina's nonprofit setor this year.