NC Primary Election Day is Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Early in-person voting has already been underway since Feb. 12 and runs through Feb. 28. Registered voters can also cast absentee ballots ahead of March 3. You can still register and vote during the early voting period at any early voting site!

Stay Informed: Blogs are Good for the Soul

We are publishing blog posts weekly, offering timely insights, updates, and practical guidance to support nonprofit advocacy across the Triad. Be sure to check the blog for new content designed to keep you informed, engaged, and ready to take action.

Help Us Help Your Community

The NC Counts Coalition and HandsOn Northwest North Carolina invites you to take a quick survey to help ensure everyone in our community is counted. Your input will strengthen outreach and help secure funding and resources ahead of the 2030 Census.

Things to Keep Your Eye On

SAVE America Act



The SAVE America Act represents a significant shift in federal voter regulation. This recently passed the house, and if enacted, it could create new barriers to voter registration that particularly impact nonprofit civic engagement efforts and the communities they work with. Organizations focused on civic participation may need to reassess strategies for voter outreach and consider legal and advocacy responses.

Anti-DEI System for Award Management

Potential updates to SAM, based on direction from the Attorney General, could introduce new compliance certifications related to DEI policies for organizations receiving federal funds. The rules are still developing, but nonprofits that rely on federal funding should monitor updates and prepare for possible adjustments to compliance processes. Public comment is currently open.

Johnson Amendment Litigation

Current judicial review of the Johnson Amendment could affect how it is interpreted and enforced, particularly for houses of worship. A pending federal court case involving churches and the IRS may reshape the scope of permissible political speech for some 501(c)(3) organizations. Nonprofits should continue to follow existing nonpartisan rules but monitor developments closely, as changes could affect the sector’s long-standing separation from partisan campaign activity.

For weekly policy updates, check out the NC Center for Nonprofit's policy updates here!

Upcoming Events

Is your nonprofit interested in doing true, deep collaborative work with other organizations? The kind that moves from talk to action, to measurable results? Then this session is for you! In this highly interactive, energetic, and--dare we say--FUN workshop,  you will get the opportunity to explore specific skills and tools that will help you create and sustain powerful, effective partnerships. This class is 1pm-4pm, and will not be recorded. Click to register here. Members of the Consortium can attend for the Supporting Partner rate if they’re not partners with HandsOn NWNC on their own (they should choose GNC when prompted).

Please join us to learn more about the 2030 Census and share any perspectives, concerns, and barriers to participation that you may have. Spanish translators and appetizers will be available! Click to register here.

March 25 - Building a Resilient Triad: A Gathering for Nonprofit Leaders Focused on Centering Community During Crisis

Join us for a conversation and action-oriented session that examines how our local nonprofits can lead with generosity and mutual support of each other. We'll explore how to reduce the scarcity mindset that holds us back and how to keep the communities we serve at the center of our collective work. During this workshop, we'll focus on how to put the core principals of Community Centric Fundraising model into practice among our local nonprofit sector. This is a free session for nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers.

Click here to learn more and register for the event!

For a full list of local events and trainings, please visit the Guilford Nonprofit

Consortium and HandsOn NWNC websites.