David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy, North Carolina Center for Nonprofits
Updated November 20, 2019
For over 30 years our experts have been posting about issues critical to North Carolina nonprofits, including public policy.
Universal Charitable Giving Act of 2019
Date posted: 12/03/2019
On Giving Tuesday, Congressman Mark Walker (R-NC) re-introduced the Universal Charitable Giving Act. The Center issued the following statement of support for this bill.
Charitable giving trends...and solutions
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Nonprofit policy issues: A late October status update (with predictions)
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David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy, North Carolina Center for Nonprofits
Updated October 16, 2019
Late October is rapidly approaching, and several seasonal occurences could bring a smile to your face:
Are association health plans an answer for NC nonprofits?
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David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy, North Carolina Center for Nonprofits
Updated August 29, 2019
State Budget Earmarks for Nonprofits: A Mix of Good and Bad News
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David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy, North Carolina Center for Nonprofits
June 27, 2019
Nonprofit earmarks in 2019 state budget
Date posted: 06/26/2019
As part of the General Assembly's final version of state budget for FY2019-21 (H.B. 966), legislators have included earmarked special appropriations of more than $117 million to 207 nonprofits in key legislative districts. The Center has compiled a list of these earmarks.
Sales tax on admission fees
Date posted: 06/05/2019
The Center continues to advocate for state legislators to exempt nonprofits from collecting and remitting sales tax on admission fees to fundraising events.
Suggestions for Tax Provisions to Help Nonprofits Respond to Natural Disasters
Date posted: 06/05/2019
On June 5, the Center met with staff for Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) and several other members of Congress from North Carolina and then submitted suggestions for four ways that Congress can provide tax assistance to help tax-exempt nonprofits more efficiently and effectively provide relief and recovery services after natural disasters.
2019 State Budget
Date posted: 05/30/2019
The NC House of Representatives and NC Senate have each approved their versions of the state budget for FY2019-21. The Center has prepared a comparison chart highlighting key nonprofit provisions in the House and Senate versions of the budget and final legislative compromise budget released on June 25.
Center Comments on 2019 DOL Overtime Proposed Rules
Date posted: 05/22/2019
On May 21, 2019, the Center submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on its proposed rules that would increase the salary threshold for exemption for overtime pay requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act from $23,660 per year to more than $35,000 per year. The Center's comment recommended that DOL: