The National Council of Nonprofits is the only national, sector-wide group that integrates policy advocacy vertically (all levels of government) and horizontally (all branches of government). This holistic approach results in policies that support, strengthen, and protect nonprofits, especially small and midsized groups.
With the help of our state associations of nonprofits and national partners, we actively monitor what is happening in state capitals across the country to identify developments state by state, connecting the dots so that charitable nonprofits can see trends across governments, share information, craft solutions, and mobilize for action. In all our work, we strive to inform policymakers, journalists, the public, and indeed other nonprofits, about the vital role that charitable nonprofits play in benefiting the communities they serve.
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Protecting the Johnson Amendment and Nonprofit Nonpartisanship
A charitable nonprofit may “not participate in, or intervene in ... any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office.”
The 2025 Tax Debate
The expiration of key provisions of the 2017 tax law at the end of 2025 sets the stage for one of the most consequential tax debates in a generation.
The Impacts of the Recent Executive Orders on Nonprofits
A resource page and background information on the executive orders signed by President Trump covering a broad range of issues, including diversity, equity, and inclusion programs; government grants and contracts; civic engagement; immigration; and certain nonprofit subsectors.
Nonprofit Trends and Policy Issues
Public Policy Agenda
Our Public Policy Agenda focuses on six key areas and can be used by nonprofits to inform their public policy work.
The Nonprofit Workforce Shortage Crisis
When nonprofits cannot hire enough employees to provide vital services, the public suffers. The report analyzes the more than 1,600 responses collected from all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Tax Policy Issues
Consistent and supportive tax policies at the federal, state, and local levels are critical to the success of charitable nonprofits in pioneering and implementing solutions to community problems and aspirations.
Charitable Giving Incentives
Tax and other giving incentives at the federal, state, and local levels that encourage individuals to volunteer their time and contribute money to the missions of charitable nonprofits.
Budget Policy Issues
Budget and spending decisions by governments affect all Americans and these decisions can have immediate and serious consequences for the people nonprofits serve and the communities in which they operate.
Government-Nonprofit Contracting Reform
An ongoing national initiative to improve the government-nonprofit contracting relationships and fix broken and antiquated grant and contracting systems in order to promote efficient and effective programs and services.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a nonprofit and are one of the 34 million borrowers who have federal student loan debt, you may be eligible for loan forgiveness, cancellation, and/or consolidation under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
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