NCNG Annual Meeting and Conference:
NC Issues

March 4–5, 2026 | Raleigh, NC

Agenda



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Day 1 – March 4

NCNG Business, Sector Updates, and Breakfast

Date: March 4
9:00 – 10:00 AM
 Civic Conference Center

Speaking Up For and With the Nonprofit Sector

 Date: March 4
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
 Civic Conference Center

Networking Lunch

Date: March 4
12:00 – 1:30 PM
 Civic Conference Center

Staying Grounded in Community

 Date: March 4
1:30 – 2:45 PM
 Civic Conference Center

Lessons From Local News

 Date: March 4
3:00 – 4:00 PM
 Civic Conference Center

NC Issues Dine Arounds

 Date: March 4
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Raleigh

Day 2 – March 5

Workshop: Building Community Belonging 

Date: March 5
 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Pullen House (Durant Road, Raleigh) 
How does civic health impact belonging and othering, and what role do we all have to play in making North Carolina a civically healthy place? This session will be led by Leslie Garvin of NC Campus Engagement and is only open to NCNG members. 

Legislative Tour and the Role of Reporters

Date: March 5
 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM 
 NC Legislative Building 
Guided tour of the NC Legislative Building followed by a panel of Capital Press Corps reporters on the role of journalism in covering the statehouse, NC issues, and government accountability. This session is open to NCNG members only. 

NC Arts and Culture Funders Meet-Up

Date: March 5
 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 
 Jobe House (Morgan Street, Raleigh) 
This meet-up is generously hosted by the Carlyle Adams Foundation. This session is open to NCNG members only.