Resource Library

Sample purchasing policies to be compliant with federal and state regulations.

(March 24, 2022 briefing) Nonprofit Policy Briefings bring together nonprofit leaders from around North Carolina for updates and discussions on the state of NC's nonprofit sector and the key policy issues affecting nonprofits. David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy at the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits will offer an update on trends in the nonprofit sector as the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year and information about state and federal policy issues affecting nonprofits in 2022.

(May 17, 2022 webinar) In this session, you will learn about practical tools that have emerged for revising reserve targets, as well as unpack the last decade and current credible frames of thinking regarding how reserves are built, accessed, and invested within your organization.

(May 2, 2022 webinar) Join staff from the NC Budget & Tax Center for the latest trends in state budgets, including analysis of the long-term impact of tax choices, and an overview of the budget process and how to engage and lift up the important complementary role that federal and local budget processes are playing in this moment as we rebuild from the pandemic and downturn.

Guide to help nonprofits effectively train volunteers through learning journeys.

Legal compliance with financial management standards for nonprofits receiving federal funds.

(April 1, 2022 webinar) This spring and fall, voters across North Carolina will go to the polls to elect new members of Congress, the state legislature, judges, and local officials. These elected officials will be entrusted to make decisions on laws and policies of critical importance to the work of every NC nonprofit. This webinar will provide an overview of the 2022 election for nonprofits.

Video covering legal parameters for nonprofit lobbying and use of various communication channels in grassroots advocacy.

Ideas for designing fundraiser strategies around a milestone anniversary.

(March 9, 2022 webinar) Considering a capital campaign? Where do you start? Start by asking and answering six vital questions designed to prepare your nonprofit to enter the process. Designed for executive directors, development leaders and board members, this session will allow you to consider the questions for your own organization while exploring real-world examples from professionals with more than 18 years of capital campaign fundraising experience.

Questions to ask prospective nonprofit executives in order to locate the right person for the job.

(March 3, 2022 webinar) Are you a nonprofit trying to fundraise? You have a board – and believe it or not, your board should function as a fundraising machine. If it runs more like a college clunker than a luxury sedan, check out this recording.

Explores the concept of neurodiversity and how employers might leverage or accommodate individuals with that attribute.

Tips for small nonprofits on internal controls.

Video master class on cultivating long-lasting donor relationships.