Together SC

Nonprofit organizations play a crucial and legal role in civic engagement, strengthening both communities and democracy.

Join the free national webinar co-hosted by the National Council of Nonprofits and Democracy Forward’s Democracy 2025 initiative on Wednesday, June 3 at 3:00 PM ET for a timely conversation on the legal landscape surrounding nonpartisan voter engagement during highly politicized times.

This webinar will cover practical guidance on voter engagement activities nonprofits can undertake, along with the broader legal and policy context shaping this work.

Speakers:
🔹Rachel Homer, Director of Democracy 2025 & Senior Attorney, Democracy Forward
🔹 Sarah Gallagher, Senior Vice President of Special Projects, National Council of Nonprofits
🔹 Tim Mooney, Senior Counsel, Alliance for Justice
🔹 Anna Baldwin, Co-Director of Voting Rights Litigation, Campaign Legal Center

Register today to attend the conversation: https://bit.ly/4nqnk9v

🏛️ Nonprofit Policy Watch

1️⃣ **Primary Elections Are June 9**
Early voting is open now through June 5. South Carolina's primaries are open, meaning voters can participate in either the Republican or Democratic primary (but not both), with no party registration required. Nonprofits can legally encourage voter participation and help communities engage in the democratic process through nonpartisan voter education and turnout efforts.

2️⃣ **State Budget Work Resumes June 10**
With redistricting behind them, lawmakers will return to Columbia after the primaries to finalize South Carolina's state budget. Key funding decisions for FY27 are still being negotiated.

3️⃣ **Federal Grant Rules Could Change**
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has proposed sweeping changes to the rules governing federal grants. Among the proposals: new restrictions on certain voter engagement activities, fundraising, conference attendance, DEI-related activities, and expanded authority for agencies to suspend or terminate grants. The proposal also includes changes that could benefit nonprofits, such as a 15% de minimis indirect cost rate and a higher single-audit threshold.

🚨 If your organization receives federal funding, this is a policy proposal worth watching closely.

👉 These are just the headlines. Together SC members receive deeper analysis, action alerts, and nonprofit-focused policy updates throughout the year.

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