Public Policy Blog

Lisa Hazirjian, Ph.D., Win Together Consulting

I have a confession to make: I get a little nervous whenever I call a policy maker. OK, more than a little. We’re talking heart racing as I dial, grabbing a sip of water for my dry mouth as I wait for someone to pick up the phone. Yet despite that, when there’s a public policy question on which I want to be heard, I call my elected officials because I’ve seen firsthand what a difference phone calls from constituents can make.

Last updated: July 15, 2021

David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy

Over the past six months, the Center's weekly policy updates have mentioned a variety of state bills that could affect the operations of nonprofits. We know that many nonprofits are interested in some or all of these bills, so here is a quick update on the status of legislation affecting nonprofits.

Last updated: May 26, 2021

David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy

Dozens of bills filed in the NC Senate in the days leading up to the April 7 bill filing deadline could affect the work of charitable nonprofits. The Center has provided highlights of the bills intended to help nonprofits in its weekly policy update email. Here is a summary of some of the other bills that could affect some nonprofits' operations.

On March 11, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (American Rescue Plan) into law. Because of the widespread and persistent advocacy of nonprofits (thank you!), it includes many important provisions that directly affect nonprofits and the communities they serve. Here are a few highlights.

Lisa Hazirjian, Ph.D., Win Together Consulting

Last updated: November 23, 2020

David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy

With the results of the 2020 election dominating news coverage and social media, you may be wondering what the election results mean for North Carolina nonprofits. To help answer your questions, here is an initial analysis of the nonprofit implications of the election results.

Last updated: October 7, 2020

David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy

Last updated: April 28, 2020

David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy

Last night, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance (Unemployment Insurance Program Letter No. 18-20) on how states can implement a new federal law (Section 2103 of the CARES Act) intended to help minimize nonprofits’ liability for unemployment insurance (UI) claims related to COVID-19. The DOL guidance cuts against the intent of this CARES Act provision by:

Last updated: March 23, 2020

By David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy