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To promote an environment in which nonprofits can thrive and best serve New Hampshire, the Center works to affirm the impact of the sector, unify its base and establish its leadership role in New Hampshire.
NH Center for Nonprofits Policy Framework
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.
Posted on: December 13, 2016
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NH Gambling Panel Wants to Change Existing Law
A panel working on regulations for a future casino in New Hampshire also wants to make changes to existing laws governing charity gambling.
The New Hampshire Gaming Regulatory Oversight Authority decided Wednesday to draft legislation that looks at the state’s existing rules separately from those it is writing to regulate a casino if one is approved.
Posted on: November 7, 2013
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Bill Aimed at Taxing Nonprofits
As communities grapple with funding deficits and policy makers push to squeeze money from any source possible, once again taxing nonprofit institutions is being proposed.
The tax exempt status of nonprofits is time-honored agreement between society and nonprofits, but current thinking on the issue is vastly divided.
One NH lawmaker is proposing a bill aimed at nonprofit hospitals and universities. Since the implications of this proposal impacts the entire sector, NH Center for Nonprofits will closely monitor the bill, provide timely updates and information from around the country. Look for a future convening on this topic.
Read more about this from the Concord Monitor
Read more about this from the Concord Monitor
Posted on: October 4, 2013
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Take advantage of summer recess and get in front of your lawmakers!
Our legislators are home from Washington for their summer recess. It is a perfect opportunity get on their calendars. Invite your elected officials to visit your organization to see the value of the programs that you offer! Take the opportunity to enhance your representative’s understanding of the work that you do and the nonprofit sector as a whole.
Posted on: August 13, 2013
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Medicaid Expansion: NHFPI Fact Sheet
As the legislature's Medicaid expansion study commission gets underway, NHFPI has prepared a fact sheet that provides some basic information about the New Hampshire Medicaid program. It shows that:
- The largest group of Medicaid beneficiaries are children -- currently 59 percent of program members.
- The program does not reach the majority of the poorest adults in New Hampshire. Adults without children or disabilities cannot participate no matter how low their income.
Posted on: July 15, 2013
Advocacy by the Numbers
The breadth of nonprofit sector in NH and impact on its citizens is impressive. These nonprofits provide the very real products and services that touch all NH citizens in some way, and that citizens often rely upon, each and every day; from health care to education and from natural resources and arts and culture. Every day the dedicated and skilled workforce of the nonprofit sector are providing advances in these areas, all while playing a large role in the state’s economy.
Posted on: June 26, 2013
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Got a Story to Tell?
What is your nonprofit doing?
Every day there is news of the great work being done by organizations around the state. How can we promote YOU?
Send us your latest initiatives, your latest successes and your eye-opening impact data, and stories. Let’s highlight and demonstrate the nonprofit sector's collective impact to help you meet your missions.
Posted on: June 25, 2013
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NHFPI Analysis of Governor's Budget
In submitting her proposed fiscal year 2014-2015 budget to the Legislature in February, Governor Maggie Hassan described it as one that “begins rebuilding” from the steep cuts in spending adopted during previous budget debates. NHFPI has published a budget brief examining Governor Hassan’s proposed appropriations and recommended policy changes.
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Posted on: March 14, 2013
