North Carolina Center for Nonprofits

08/25/2026

Don't miss the conversation this Friday 8/28 with David Heinen about the do's and dont's for nonprofits leading up to this fall's election - everything from educating and engaging voters, advocating on ballot measures, staying nonpartisan, and protecting your org's reputation as a trusted community resource.

Registration is free: https://ncnonprofits.org/events/almost-everything-your-nonprofit-needs-know-about-2026-election-0

What do nonprofits have to do with voting? A LOT!

Says Nonprofit VOTE in their new On the Frontlines of Democracy report: "In a time when civic participation is challenged by polarization, misinformation, and barriers to access, the nonprofit sector remains one of the most trusted and effective bridges between communities and democracy. Nonprofit leaders are renewing civic life itself, ensuring that engagement is local, inclusive, and lasting."

Nonprofits are already talking with people, building relationships, and helping them navigate the issues that affect their everyday lives. That puts them in a unique position to help people get informed and get involved.

And they're not just organizations focused on elections or advocacy. They’re food pantries, health clinics, housing centers, family service nonprofits, and many more. For nonprofits serving people who have been historically underrepresented at the polls, those relationships can make a real difference.

But knowing why advocacy work matters is only part of the picture. What can your nonprofit actually (legally) do?

We’re covering that in two upcoming webinars with practical guidance, resources, and a clear look at how nonprofits can educate and engage voters while keeping it nonpartisan. Join us for one or both sessions.

✅ You Can Vote Resources for Nonprofits | Aug 20
https://ncnonprofits.org/events/you-can-vote-resources-nonprofits-0

✅ (Almost) Everything Your Nonprofit Needs to Know About the 2026 Election | Aug 28
https://ncnonprofits.org/events/almost-everything-your-nonprofit-needs-know-about-2026-election-0

Can Vote

08/24/2026

The people make the conference. The sessions give us plenty to talk about. And the venue? Well, that's where it all comes together.

Get a sneak peek of the Embassy Suites in Concord, our home for the 2026 Conference for North Carolina Nonprofits. We're also partnering with Explore Cabarrus to add some local flavor. So scout it out, get excited, and we'll fill you in on the rest as we get closer.

📅 October 20–21, 2026 | 📍 Embassy Suites, Concord
Register at conference.ncnonprofits.org

08/21/2026

We appreciate recognitions like this week’s as an added opportunity to talk about the many ways nonprofits show up for North Carolina – in our communities, in our everyday lives, and in our economy.

There’s work we see – and work we rely on without realizing a nonprofit is behind it.

That’s what “getting it done” looks like.

Communities can help nonprofits get it done, too:

*Donate when and what you can
*Volunteer your time or skills
*Attend nonprofit activities, performances or classes
*Share nonprofit stories and opportunities with friends
*Speak up for policies and public investments that support nonprofits & communities
*Thank nonprofit staff and volunteers doing the work
*Learn how nonprofits strengthen NC communities and economy

08/20/2026

Nonprofits show up for North Carolina communities every day. But the full story of their impact is bigger than what many see.

Let’s put the whole picture together...

08/19/2026

Nonprofits show up for North Carolina communities every day. But the full story of their impact is bigger than what many see.

Let’s add another piece to the story...

08/18/2026

Nonprofits show up for North Carolina communities every day. But the full story of their impact is bigger than what many see.

From jobs and wages to goods and services, nonprofits are an important contributor to NC’s economic story, too.

Time to fill in the full story…

08/17/2026

To everyone who works, volunteers, and contributes to the work of nonprofits throughout our NC communities: you’re doing a great job.

Because so much of what nonprofits do is woven so deeply into everyday life, people may not even realize that the benefits and services they see all around them, use, and rely on come directly from nonprofits.

It’s in the places we learn.
The arts we enjoy.
The people we turn to.
The care we count on.
The communities we’re part of.

Nonprofits help people, families, and our communities learn, grow create, connect and live every day.

This National Nonprofit Day - and every day - we see you. We appreciate you.

Tag a nonprofit doing great work:

08/13/2026

What do nonprofits have to do with voting? A LOT!

Says Nonprofit VOTE in their new On the Frontlines of Democracy report: "In a time when civic participation is challenged by polarization, misinformation, and barriers to access, the nonprofit sector remains one of the most trusted and effective bridges between communities and democracy. Nonprofit leaders are renewing civic life itself, ensuring that engagement is local, inclusive, and lasting."

Nonprofits are already talking with people, building relationships, and helping them navigate the issues that affect their everyday lives. That puts them in a unique position to help people get informed and get involved.

And they're not just organizations focused on elections or advocacy. They’re food pantries, health clinics, housing centers, family service nonprofits, and many more. For nonprofits serving people who have been historically underrepresented at the polls, those relationships can make a real difference.

But knowing why advocacy work matters is only part of the picture. What can your nonprofit actually (legally) do?

We’re covering that in two upcoming webinars with practical guidance, resources, and a clear look at how nonprofits can educate and engage voters while keeping it nonpartisan. Join us for one or both sessions.

✅ You Can Vote Resources for Nonprofits | Aug 20
https://ncnonprofits.org/events/you-can-vote-resources-nonprofits-0

✅ (Almost) Everything Your Nonprofit Needs to Know About the 2026 Election | Aug 28
https://ncnonprofits.org/events/almost-everything-your-nonprofit-needs-know-about-2026-election-0

Can Vote

08/11/2026

What do you take home from the Conference for NC Nonprofits? More than a tote bag. 😉

For Henrietta Zalkind, longtime Center member and conference attendee, it's the connections and best practices (shout out to the nonprofit legal update!) that make it worth her time. Every conversation is an opportunity to bring new ideas home and strengthen the work happening in her own community.

Hear why she sees conference as an investment in both her organization and NC's nonprofit sector.

October 20-21 | Embassy Suites, Concord | https://bit.ly/26NCNPC
Down East Partnership for Children

08/06/2026

Some of the best things about the annual Conference for NC Nonprofits aren't listed on the agenda.

The conversations between sessions. The familiar faces you're excited to see again. The new connections you didn't expect to make. And that reassuring feeling that you're part of a community of people who understand this work.

Longtime conference partner, participant, and sponsor Deetra Watson shares why coming together each year is such a powerful reminder that none of us is doing this work alone.

October 20-21 | Embassy Suites, Concord | https://bit.ly/26NCNPC
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