Resource Library

(January 6, 2023 webinar) This webinar will provide an overview of federal and state lobbying laws affecting nonprofits. We’ll address common questions nonprofits have about limits on lobbying and state rules on lobbying registration and reporting.

(November 18, 2022 webinar) This webinar will begin with a brief overview of trends in North Carolina’s nonprofit sector and current challenges facing nonprofit organizations. It will also include a discussion of the impact of the 2022 election on nonprofits, of state and federal policy solutions that might help nonprofits and the communities they serve, and of potential legislative challenges for nonprofits in 2023 and beyond.

(October 14, 2022 webinar) This 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.

(September 13, 2022 webinar) In this session, we'll explore how to design accurate and informative evaluations that leave your supporters with a clear picture of your progress.

(August 30, 2022 webinar) Storytelling is the most powerful tool we have as changemakers. By sharing our authentic personal stories and those of the community we serve (with permission, of course), we can stand out as we stand up for our mission. We attract and inspire an audience that is ready to roll up their sleeves and help us make shifts happen at our nonprofit organization. In this session, we will explore the dynamics of storytelling and create each member of your team’s individual 'elevator pitch' – also known as a verbal business card.

(August 16, 2022) Whether you’re applying for funding, pitching a new program initiative, lobbying for a policy solution, or asking for a raise, your success hinges upon your ability to make your case. In this session, you'll get back to the basics of how to get what you need and want for your nonprofit. Using real-world examples shared by participants, we’ll walk through the steps of clarifying your goals and desired outcomes, understanding your audiences, mapping your resources, and choosing the strategy and tactics that make sense for your organization. This session will equip you with the basic strategic framework to make your strongest case to any audience.

This communications toolkit provides tips, tactics and examples of values-based messaging for short- and long-term campaigns and strategies to shift public narratives and motivate change.

(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 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.

(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.

Legal parameters and toolkits for 501(c)(3) nonprofits to promote voter registration and turnout.

Benchmarks, framework, and tools for measuring progress of equity advocacy

Attorneys use real examples to demystify nonprofit advocacy laws to help 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonprofits be bolder advocates.

This guide includes tested messages for advocates to use with decisionmakers to secure racial equity language in public policy.

(March 26, 2021 briefing) A bipartisan panel of state legislators will discuss state policy priorities in 2021 and give a preview of the process for developing the state budget. The panel will also share tips on effective ways for nonprofits to advocate for their missions and insights on opportunities for nonprofits to engage with elected officials during the pandemic.