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Building a Unified Voice for 2026
As we step into a new year, we are taking time to reflect, align priorities, and strengthen our shared direction. We recently released our 2025 Year in Review, highlighting our top 10 achievements accomplished in just six months as an active organization. This season is focused on collaborating, bringing partners together to define clear priorities, identifying actionable next steps, and developing a consistent advocacy message. By investing in thoughtful planning now and working toward a shared mission for 2026, we are laying the groundwork for unified advocacy and greater impact ahead. Learn how you can get involved in our advocacy efforts, share your story, or download resources at www.onesectoronevoicetriad.org.
| | We are excited to share our Advocacy Toolkit, now available on our website. Designed with nonprofit capacity in mind, the toolkit offers practical resources and entry points for advocacy that can fit any schedule or level of time commitment. Whether your organization is new to advocacy or looking for simple ways to stay engaged, this toolkit provides flexible options to support consistent, informed action across the sector. | | | |
Things to Keep Your Eye On
Voting Season is Here
| | | Early voting for North Carolina’s March 3, 2026, primary will run from Thursday, February 12, through Saturday, February 28, allowing voters to cast their ballots in person, register, or update their registration on site. | |
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Policy Watch: Potential Changes Affecting Nonprofit Status
Recent House and Senate proposals to expand federal authority to revoke tax-exempt status if deemed a Terrorist-Supporting Organization have raised concerns that vague standards and limited due process could threaten advocacy, humanitarian, and community nonprofits. While not yet law, these proposals signal potential long-term impacts on operations, fundraising, and advocacy, making it crucial for nonprofits to stay informed and engaged.
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ACA Marketplace Changes: Why They Matter for Triad Nonprofits
Upcoming changes to the Affordable Care Act marketplace could raise insurance costs and reduce coverage for many North Carolinians, potentially increasing the number of uninsured residents. For Triad nonprofits, this may lead to greater service demand and fewer enrollment supports, making it especially important to share accurate information and advocate for policies that protect access to care.
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NC SNAP Overhaul: Using Data to Inform Policy
North Carolina lawmakers are reviewing federal SNAP changes that could shift costs to the state and affect food assistance for more than 1.4 million residents, especially in rural communities. Food security nonprofits play a critical role by tracking impacts such as client needs, service gaps, and program usage and sharing these insights with policymakers to help protect access to essential services.
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Federal Mental Health Funding Restored
Earlier this month, a sudden cut to federal funding for community-based mental health and addiction services was reversed within days due to coordinated advocacy by community leaders, underscoring for Triad nonprofits that collective voices and shared impact can successfully protect essential services.
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Monitoring the 2026 Funding Landscape
Recent federal grant disruptions, reversals, and ongoing state budget challenges underscore the vulnerability of nonprofit funding streams, making proactive planning, staying informed, and unified advocacy essential to protect critical services.
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| Triad Nonprofits Advocating Together | One Sector, One Voice Triad is a joint initiative by the Guilford Nonprofit Consortium, HandsOn Northwest North Carolina, and Resilience High Point. |
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