Advocacy & Civic Engagement

This webinar will provide a preview of what's in store for public policy issues affecting North Carolina nonprofits after the 2024 election. We'll start by highlighting some key election results that could impact nonprofits' advocacy with the NC General Assembly and the executive branch of state government in 2025 and 2026. We'll also share information about the ways that the election results could shape the policy landscape at the state and federal level for the remainder of 2024 and in 2025.

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:

2024 is a big election year. With the general election in November approaching quickly, it's important for nonprofit organizations to understand what they can and cannot do in an election year.

Join the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits for the webinar (Almost) Everything Your Nonprofit Needs to Know About the 2024 Election on September 20 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. We'll discuss ways nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers can (legally) engage in campaigns and answer common questions about tricky election-year situations for nonprofits.

Early Voting is a great option for many North Carolinians for several reasons:

501(c)(3) nonprofits are prohibited from engaging in partisan political activities. This nonpartisanship requirement is particularly relevant in the period leading up to an election when many charitable nonprofits are engaged in (legal) voter registration, voter education, and get-out-the-vote work. Whether your nonprofit is engaging in election-related activities or just providing your usual programs and services, it is essential that your organization avoid activities that appear to support or oppose particular candidates for office or political parties.