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2026 Public Policy Agenda

See our state and federal policy priorities for this year - shaped by nonprofit input

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Featured Resource  

Legal Compliance Checklist

New 2026 updates to the Legal Compliance Checklist for NC Nonprofits help nonprofits comply with the many rules and laws on nonprofit govnerance, finance, HR, fundraising, advocacy, and more.

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Many of us know it’s imperative to take care of ourselves and our staff. We share how we're doing it because it’s one thing to talk about what organizations can do but quite another to actually do it and be a model for the sector.

Through our mission to educate, connect, and advocate for nonprofits across the state, the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits brings nonprofit leaders and partners together to share knowledge, build relationships, and amplify our sector’s collective voice. When nonprofits are strong, healthy, and committed to building equitable communities, those communities and our sector thrive.  Learn more about us.

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Get to know and collaborate with nonprofits, partners, and supporters  in your North Carolina communities and throughout the state.

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Understand and advocate on the issues that impact our North Carolina nonprofits, constituents, and communities.

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2026 Conference for NC Nonprofits

Registration is open!


Change is constant. Gather with NC's nonprofit community for two days of engaging learning, fresh perspective, and meaningful connections to lead with resilience, make bold decisions, and move our missions forward.

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Nonprofit Management Institute

September 1-October 6, 2026


Join the 6-week, virtual fall cohort to explore and build sound nonprofit management practices and grow your peer network.

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Behind the Mission:

Family Child Care & Center Enrichment Foundation


The stories behind the missions show the passion, vision, and deep commitment that fuels NC nonprofits and the incredible impact they make – often beyond what people see – to touch lives every day.

See the story behind FCCEF

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New! Legal Compliance Checklist


With the rules on nonprofit governance, finances, advocacy, fundraising, and HR in one resource, the updated and expanded checklist helps nonprofits stay compliant, be transparent, sustain public trust, and stay focused on your mission.

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