Top Ten State and Local Policy Issues

In 2011, the nonprofit sector saw many challenging public policy threats at the state and local levels and enjoyed some remarkable progress. Among the challenging threats: policymakers sought new taxes, fees, and payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs), and governments, burdened by declining revenues, cut programs and expected nonprofits to fill in the gaps. Yet, through these challenges, state associations of nonprofits were able to work in partnership with government to streamline contracting and other processes in some states and ensure nonprofits have a seat at the table. Read the Top Ten State and Local Nonprofit Policy Issues for 2011 to preview 2012 activities and join your State Association to be part of these solutions.