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2026 Public Policy Agenda
See our state and federal policy priorities for this year - shaped by nonprofit input
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.
From the Blog
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.
The Center at Work
Educate
Get resources and training to strengthen your management practices, build your capacity, and support your sustainability.
Connect
Get to know and collaborate with nonprofits, partners, and supporters in your North Carolina communities and throughout the state.
Advocate
Understand and advocate on the issues that impact our North Carolina nonprofits, constituents, and communities.
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.
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.
Nonprofit Policy Conversations
Dates & locations across the state
Meet up with nonprofit leaders, partners, and decision-makers to discuss the public policy issues shaping our nonprofit work and affecting the North Carolina communities we serve.
Association Health Plan
Through the Center's association health plan, North Carolina nonprofits have the opportunity to offer health insurance, among other benefits, to your employees.
