The nonprofit sector plays an essential role in enhancing the economic, social, environmental, and cultural well-being of the people of New Hampshire. The NH Center for Nonprofits advocates for public policies that advance, improve, and protect the ability of New Hampshire's nonprofits to achieve their missions and effectively serve their communities.
The following policy framework provides the context to guide advocacy, education, and the development of specific policy agendas and strategic engagement.
Policy Framework
Improve and Protect the Public Benefits of NH's Charitable Nonprofits
Charitable Giving Incentives
Support public policies that incentivize charitable giving
Encourage tax, land use, and service incentives
Municipal, State, and Federal Tax Policies
Retain property tax exemptions for nonprofits using their real estate for mission-related activities
Safeguard NH nonprofits' exclusion from state business taxes
Protect all Municipal, State, and Federal tax exemptions
Enhance the Public-Nonprofit Partnership with Fair and Equitable Business Practices
Government Contracting
Support fair and transparent procurement and contracting practices
Advocate for reimbursement for reasonable indirect costs
Work to streamline reporting and filings
Sustainability
Encourage public and private resources to support nonprofit sustainability, including staffing, administrative supports, and infrastructure
Promote the role of NH's nonprofit sector in a strong economy
Promote Self Governance and Public Engagement
Advocacy and Public Engagement
Maintain the right of nonprofits to advocate on behalf of their missions
Encourage participation in NH's public life and policy arenas
Promote volunteerism in NH's nonprofits
Support evaluation of the impact of nonprofits
Board Governance
Protect the self-regulating duties and roles of governing Boards of Directors
