North Carolina Black Alliance

What North Carolina Black Alliance does

North Carolina Black Alliance (NCBA) is a 501(c)(3) intergovernmental nonprofit organization founded in 2001 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. The organization advances the well-being of Black communities across North Carolina through systemic policy advocacy, voter mobilization, coalition building, and leadership development. NCBA operates across six commitment areas — Democracy & Economic Empowerment, Crime & Justice, Education, Access to Healthcare, Environmental Justice, and Economic Empowerment — and unites Black elected officials at every jurisdictional level (legislators, municipal officials, county commissioners, school board members) with grassroots organizations, faith communities, HBCUs, and the Divine 9 (Black Greek-letter organizations). Its primary constituencies include Black voters, elected officials, HBCU students, faith communities, and young voters across the state.

Name

North Carolina Black Alliance

Legal name

North Carolina Black Alliance

Website

https://ncblackalliance.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

North Carolina Black Alliance (NCBA) is a 501(c)(3) intergovernmental nonprofit founded in 2001 that advances Black communities in North Carolina through policy advocacy, voter mobilization, coalition building, and programs spanning democracy, healthcare, environmental justice, education, and criminal justice reform.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Raleigh, North Carolina

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: NCBA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that funds its operations through charitable donations from individuals, foundations, and organizations. The organization accepts donations through ActBlue and direct contributions. The organization also receives programmatic support through partnerships with like-minded organizations.

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Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

NCBA is a 501(c)(3) intergovernmental nonprofit organization that advances the well-being of Black communities in North Carolina through policy advocacy, voter mobilization, leadership development, and coalition-building across six commitment areas: Democracy and Economic Empowerment, Crime and Justice, Education, Access to Healthcare, Environmental Justice, and Economic Empowerment. The organization delivers programs such as voter engagement campaigns, redistricting training, the Eva Clayton Fellowship, healthcare access initiatives, the CHESS Board data visualization dashboard, and the annual NC Black Summit convening.

Product overview

The North Carolina Black Alliance (NCBA) is a 501(c)(3) intergovernmental organization that works to enhance the well-being and advancement of Black communities through systemic policy change, economic empowerment, and youth and leadership development. The organization operates as a coalition uniting Black elected officials, community activists, and strategic partners. Its core programs span six commitment areas: Democracy & Economic Empowerment, Crime & Justice, Education, Access to Healthcare, Environmental Justice, and Economic Empowerment. Key programs include: the CHESS Board (a data visualization dashboard for health equity and environmental justice), Youth Voter Engagement, Polling, And Beyond Series, NC Black Summit, Black Legal Network, CODE RED Redistricting, Faith-Based Community Action, NC Divine 9, HBCU Campus Engagement (featuring HBCU Think Tank, V-OTEC-O-MING HBCU Tour, and RAISING THE B.A.R.), Eva Clayton Fellowship, Voter Safety + Protection, Life Without Parole Judicial Review Program, and healthcare initiatives (OUR State of Health, Rooted in Wellness Day, Black Maternal Health, Environmental Health). The organization also produces the Closer to the People Podcast and Annual Impact Reports.

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Brands

• CODE RED Redistricting: Redistricting education program that provides training and resources to help the community understand and monitor the redistricting process
• Black Legal Network
• The Honorable Eva M. Clayton Fellowship
• OUR State of Health
• CHESS Board (Community Health and Environmental Storytelling toward Solutions Dashboard)
• Life Without Parole (LWOP) Program
• Voter Safety + Protection
• BetterNC Fellowship
• RAISING THE B.A.R. (Black Alliance Representative)
• V-OTEC-O-MING HBCU Tour
• And Beyond Series
• NC Black Summit

Products and services

• CHESS Board (Community Health and Environmental Storytelling toward Solutions Dashboard) A mapping and data visualization dashboard that overlays health equity and environmental justice data with race demographics to reveal cumulative impacts on Black communities in North Carolina. Used by community members for education, storytelling, advocacy, and engagement.
• Youth Voter Engagement Program Annual program partnered with HBCUs to mobilize young voters of color through HBCU Think Tanks and polling site engagement.
• Annual Polling Program Annual campaign that polls African American voters to determine their positions on key issues and policies, with results shared with community stakeholders to guide strategies and voter education.
• And Beyond Series Regional convenings focused on developing systemic changes to address policy, economic, educational, and healthcare inequities in North Carolina communities.
• NC Black Summit Two-day annual conference providing a platform for elected officials, community advocates, and grassroots organizations to engage on leadership, infrastructure, and economic development opportunities.
• Black Legal Network A network of attorneys providing pro bono project opportunities around redistricting and election protection work, connecting community members with movement lawyers.
• CODE RED Redistricting Redistricting education program offering training and resources to help communities understand and monitor the redistricting process and become effective advocates for fair maps.
• Faith-Based Community Action Initiatives including Protect Our Polls, Souls to the Polls, and Sunday Brunch and Ballots that engage faith communities in voter mobilization and civic participation.
• HBCU Campus Engagement Program Programs including HBCU Think Tank, V-OTEC-O-MING HBCU Tour, and RAISING THE B.A.R that engage students at North Carolina's historically Black colleges and universities in civic participation.
• Eva Clayton Fellowship Leadership fellowship for college students providing hands-on experience in democracy, healthcare, environmental justice, communications, operations, and policy/data areas.
• Voter Safety + Protection Program providing North Carolina voters with information on voting options, guidelines for vote-by-mail process, and resources to avoid obstacles at the polls.
• Life Without Parole Judicial Review Program Partnership with Emancipate NC to assist the 225 people eligible for judicial review of LWOP sentences through a process embedded with racial justice and equity principles.
• OUR State of Health Mobile, adaptive team program that works directly with communities to assess, understand, and strengthen access to healthcare across North Carolina.
• Rooted in Wellness Day Statewide community-centered health event held in rural and urban communities connecting residents with faith leaders, healthcare providers, and advocates.
• Black Maternal Health Initiative Initiative addressing persistent gaps in access, quality of care, and workforce representation in Black maternal health across North Carolina.
• Environmental Health Program Program examining the intersection of environmental factors and health outcomes, particularly in communities facing environmental hazards.
• Closer to the People Podcast Podcast exploring healthcare access, criminal justice reform, educational equity, environmental justice, democracy, and economic empowerment issues shaping North Carolinians.
• Annual Impact Report Annual comprehensive report documenting the organization's activities, achievements, and impact in advancing equity across North Carolina communities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2200+ Black voters engaged through HBCU Think Tanks
• +1 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Emancipate NCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCBA partners with Emancipate NC on the Life Without Parole (LWOP) judicial review program. Together they have piloted a process embedded with racial justice and racial equity principles to help the 225 people eligible for judicial review receive fair opportunities.
• Democracy North CarolinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCBA partners with Democracy North Carolina as co-plaintiffs in voting rights litigation, including challenges to Senate Bill 747 restrictions on youth voters.
• League of Women Voters of North CarolinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCBA partners with League of Women Voters of North Carolina as co-plaintiffs in voting rights litigation challenging discriminatory voting restrictions.
• Southern Coalition for Social JusticecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSCSJ provides legal representation for NCBA and partner organizations in voting rights cases. SCSJ is a legal advocacy organization that partners with communities of color and economically disadvantaged communities.
• Common Cause NCmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the CODE RED Redistricting initiative, providing support for redistricting education and fair map advocacy.
• NC Counts CoalitionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in redistricting and voting rights work, contributing to census and voting access coalition efforts.
• North Carolina NAACPmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization working on civil rights advocacy, voting rights, and social justice initiatives in North Carolina.
• Carolina Small Business Development FundsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting economic development and small business growth in Black communities across North Carolina.
• NC Justice CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization focused on economic justice, working families, and community advocacy.
• NC Budget and Tax CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization collaborating on the BetterNC Fellowship and budget advocacy work. NC Budget and Tax Center provides fiscal policy research and advocacy.
• NC Institute of Minority Economic DevelopmentsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization focused on minority economic development and business advancement.
• NC Community Development InitiativesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting community development initiatives across North Carolina.
• NC Black Publishers AssociationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting Black media and publishing in North Carolina.
• NC Conference of Black MayorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor of NCBA's Democracy & Economic Empowerment commitment, representing Black mayors across North Carolina.
• North Carolina Black Elected Municipal OfficialscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate organization representing Black elected municipal officials in North Carolina. Sponsor of Democracy & Economic Empowerment commitment.
• NC Caucus of Black School Board MemberscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate organization representing Black school board members. Sponsor of NCBA's Education commitment.
• North Carolina Association of Black County OfficialscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate organization representing Black county officials. Sponsor of NCBA's Access to Healthcare & Environmental Justice commitment.
• NC Legislative Black Caucus FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate organization of Black state legislators. Sponsor of NCBA's Crime & Justice commitment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• League of Women Voters of North Carolina: Nonpartisan civic engagement organization also a co-plaintiff with NCBA on SB 747. Direct peer on voter education, civic participation, and redistricting advocacy in NC.
• North Carolina NAACP: Statewide civil rights advocacy organization also working on voting rights, criminal justice, education, and economic equity in North Carolina. Listed as a NCBA partner, making it the closest direct peer operating in the same geographic and issue space.
• NC Counts Coalition: North Carolina voting-access and census coalition. Partner with NCBA on redistricting and voting access, making it a tightly aligned peer in the same civic-engagement ecosystem.
• Common Cause NC: State chapter of a national government-accountability and redistricting organization. Partner with NCBA on CODE RED Redistricting and voting rights work.
• Democracy North Carolina: Nonpartisan voting-rights and civic-engagement organization in North Carolina. Co-plaintiff with NCBA on SB 747 litigation, making it a tightly aligned peer on voter access and redistricting advocacy.
• Southern Coalition for Social Justice: Legal advocacy organization providing counsel to NCBA and partners in voting rights cases. Direct peer on voting rights and redistricting work in the Southeast.
• Emancipate NC: North Carolina criminal-justice reform nonprofit partnering with NCBA on the Life Without Parole judicial review program. Direct peer on the crime and justice commitment area.

Broad incumbents

• National Urban League: Large national civil rights and economic-empowerment organization with state affiliates. Comparable in mission focus on Black community advancement but operates at national scale.
• NAACP: National civil rights organization with a broader scope than NCBA. Provides umbrella affiliation context; NC NAACP is the more directly comparable peer in NC.

Emerging players

• Black Voters Matter: National Black voter-engagement and civic-participation organization with comparable GTM (faith-based outreach, GOTV, voter education). Comparable in target constituency and organizing approach but operating at multi-state scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ncblackalliance
• Instagraminstagram.com/ncblackalliance

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Profiles6 records

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