David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy, North Carolina Center for Nonprofits
For over 30 years our experts have been posting about issues critical to North Carolina nonprofits, including public policy.
COVID-19 Policy Responses
Date posted: 03/16/2020
As Governor Roy Cooper and state legislators develop policy solutions to best equip North Carolina to handle the COVID-19 pandemic, it is essential that they take action to support the operations of the thousands of nonprofit organizations in the state that are struggling. Nonprofits provide essential services in communities in all 100 counties of North Carolina, often in partnership with the public sector. Nonprofits are also a substantial employer, comprising more than 10% of North Carolina’s private workforce.
Federal budget agreement 2019
Date posted: 12/20/2019
Federal Budget Agreement Includes Investment in Many Programs Important to Nonprofits
In December 2019, Congress approved two massive appropriations bills with a variety of provisions affecting the work of nonprofits. These bills combined elements of 12 other spending bills and provide $1.4 trillion in funding for the federal government for the remainder of the current fiscal year (through September 30, 2020).
Congress Repeals Tax on Nonprofit Transportation Benefits
Date posted: 12/20/2019
Congress Repeals Tax on Nonprofit Transportation Benefits
On December 17, the U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation to repeal the tax on nonprofit parking and transportation expenses as part of a large tax and spending package. The U.S. Senate approved the bill on December 19, and President Donald Trump was expected to sign it into law on December 20.
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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David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy, North Carolina Center for Nonprofits
Updated November 20, 2019
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.