Public Policy Conversation – March 23rd

Hosted in collaboration with WNC Nonprofit Pathways and the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits, the Nonprofit Policy Conversation will bring together nonprofit leaders to discuss public policy issues that are important to WNC nonprofits and the people and communities they serve. REGISTER HERE.  (Registration on NC Center website – $25 for members/$35 All others)

During this in-person gathering, David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy at the NC Center for Nonprofits will share a briefing on:

• Federal grant disruptions in 2025 and early 2026
• Potential changes to rules about nonpartisan election-related activities by 501(c)(3)’s
• A discussion about whether nonprofit diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and policies are now “illegal discrimination”
• Implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act for nonprofits and the people they serve
• An update on the state budget process
• A preview of major state policy issues affecting nonprofits in 2026.

Attendees will have opportunities to ask questions and share their insights about policy and legislative priorities and issues.