North Carolina Council of Churches

What North Carolina Council of Churches does

The North Carolina Council of Churches (NCCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ecumenical advocacy organization headquartered at 27 Horne St., Raleigh, NC, founded in 1935 to address racial inequality. It operates as a federation of 27 judicatories from 19 Christian denominations representing more than 6,200 congregations across North Carolina, and its mission is to educate, inspire, and mobilize faith communities for justice across racial equity, immigrant rights, criminal justice reform, gun violence prevention, economic justice, public education, environmental stewardship, and public health.

The Council delivers its work through four signature programmatic brands: Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), a faith-community health initiative addressing overdose response, HIV, mental health, and healthy aging staffed by regional associates across West, East, and Northeast North Carolina; Eco-Justice Connection / NC Interfaith Power & Light, focused on climate justice and renewable energy advocacy; the Farmworker Advocacy Network, a statewide coalition on agricultural worker conditions; and Faith and Democracy, covering civic engagement. Supporting resources include the Faithful Voter Guide, a Grassroots Advocacy Toolkit, seasonal Advent and Lenten devotional guides, and the Council Voices blog. Distribution occurs through denominational networks, regional coordinators, the Covenant Partner program (50+ affiliated and non-affiliated congregations and organizations), and coalition partnerships with groups such as NC WARN, Community Education Group, and Rural Advancement Foundation.

The organization's business model is donation-based and non-transactional. Revenue is generated through individual donor contributions with preset tiers from $20 to $2,500 (plus recurring monthly options), annual contributions from member denominations, and grants from foundations and partner organizations. There is no fee-for-service revenue, no proprietary technology platform, and no app or API offerings. The staff consists of approximately 11 people, including the executive director, communications director, finance director, strategic engagement director, and regional PHW coordinators. The organization is currently navigating a leadership transition with Executive Director Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland's planned 2026 retirement.

Name

North Carolina Council of Churches

Legal name

North Carolina Council of Churches

Website

https://ncchurches.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The North Carolina Council of Churches is a 501(c)(3) ecumenical advocacy organization founded in 1935 that mobilizes 27 judicatories from 19 denominations and over 6,200 congregations across North Carolina to advance racial, immigrant, criminal, economic, environmental, and public health justice through education, grassroots organizing, and legislative advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based Advocacy Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations (BPAGAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interfaith & Ecumenical Councils and Dialogue Organizations (BPAGAJAJ), Civil Liberties & Constitutional Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAA), Civil Society Strengthening & Civic Space (BPADAGAD)

Keywords

• Faith-based advocacy
• Social justice organizing
• Interfaith collaboration
• Community education
• Legislative advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Raleigh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donor Contributions: Individual donors contribute to support the organization's justice advocacy work. The organization offers one-time and recurring donation options with preset amounts ($20, $35, $50, $100, $500, $2,500) plus custom amounts. Donations can be directed to specific issue areas including Climate Justice, Criminal Justice, Economic Justice, Farmworker Rights, Gun Violence Prevention, Mental Health, Overdose Response, Public Education, Racial Justice, and Raleigh Report.
2. Member Denomination Funding: Some Council work is funded by member denominations through annual contributions and organizational support.
3. Grants: The organization receives grant funding to support specific programs and initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The North Carolina Council of Churches educates, inspires, and mobilizes faith communities to advocate for justice. Its core offerings are programmatic advocacy initiatives (Partners in Health & Wholeness, Eco-Justice Connection, Farmworker Advocacy Network), educational publications (Faithful Voter Guide, Grassroots Advocacy Toolkit, Lenten and Advent devotional guides), and interfaith coalition coordination across denominational networks covering issues such as racial justice, criminal justice reform, gun violence prevention, economic justice, immigrant rights, public education, and environmental stewardship.

Product overview

The North Carolina Council of Churches is a faith-based advocacy organization offering a portfolio of educational resources and programmatic initiatives united by its mission to educate, inspire, and mobilize faith communities for justice. The core offerings include advocacy toolkits and voter guides (such as the Faithful Voter Guide and Grassroots Advocacy Toolkit) for civic engagement, programmatic initiatives addressing specific justice areas (Partners in Health & Wholeness for health/wellness, Eco-Justice Connection for environmental justice, and Farmworker Advocacy Network for labor rights), and seasonal devotional content (Lenten and Advent Guides). Council Voices serves as the primary content platform distributing articles, news, and updates across these focus areas. The organization does not operate a unified software platform but rather provides downloadable resources, in-person programming, and web-based content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Partners in Health & Wholeness (PHW): A program focused on health and wellness initiatives within faith communities
• Eco-Justice Connection
• Faith & Democracy
• Farmworker Advocacy Network (FAN)

Products and services

• Partners in Health & Wholeness A flagship program focused on health and wellness advocacy from a faith-based perspective, addressing overdose response, HIV education, mental health advocacy, healthy aging, and substance abuse prevention through engagement with faith communities across North Carolina via dedicated regional associates.
• Eco-Justice Connection (NC Interfaith Power & Light) An environmental justice and climate advocacy program focused on climate justice, renewable energy advocacy, and creation care from a faith-based perspective across state and federal levels.
• Farmworker Advocacy Network (FAN) A statewide coalition coordinated by the Council to improve living and working conditions of agricultural workers in North Carolina through coalition-building, bilingual Spanish/English coordination, and policy advocacy.
• Faithful Voter Guide A nonpartisan educational resource designed to help Christians engage public life through the lens of faith, reflection, and faithful civic participation, offering scriptural guidance, reflection questions, and discernment tools organized through seven spheres of influence.
• Grassroots Advocacy Toolkit A comprehensive guide providing practical tools and strategies for faith-based advocacy, including guidance on understanding advocacy, registering to vote, contacting legislators, writing op-eds, and using social networking for civic engagement.
• Lenten and Advent Seasonal Devotional Guides Seasonal devotional guides for Lent and Advent, providing weekly reflections, scripture readings, and faith-based content for congregational and personal use, including published guides such as 'The Year of the Lord' (Lenten Guide) and 'Lighting the Way Forward' (Advent Guide).
• Council Voices Blog A blog and content platform featuring articles, news, reflections, and updates on the Council's work across justice issues including racial justice, immigration, gun violence prevention, economic justice, criminal justice reform, and democracy.

Quantifiable outcome

• The Council reached into every corner of North Carolina with a presence in nearly every neighborhood and community through its 6,200+ member congregations.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered secondary and core.

• Addiction Professionals of North CarolinasecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2023Collaborative partnership to provide mental health awareness and education through Mount Vernon Christian Church in Clayton, NC, supported by a grant from the Council.
• Partners in Health & Wholeness (PHW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA signature program of the Council focused on health ministry in faith communities. Addresses overdose response, HIV advocacy, mental health, healthy aging, and substance use prevention. Staffed by dedicated regional associates across North Carolina. Hosts annual Faith and Health Summits.
• Eco-Justice Connection & NC Interfaith Power & Light (NCIPL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental justice program mobilizing faith communities on climate action. Focuses on renewable energy, opposing fossil fuel infrastructure, and environmental stewardship. Director Susannah Tuttle leads climate justice advocacy at state and federal levels.
• Farmworker Advocacy Network (FAN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide coalition coordinated by the Council working to improve living and working conditions for agricultural workers in North Carolina. Includes bilingual Spanish/English coordination.
• 27 Judicatories from 19 DenominationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore membership base including: Alliance of Baptists, African Methodist Episcopal Church, African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Christian Methodist Episcopal, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Church of the Brethren, Episcopal Church (3 dioceses), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, General Baptist State Convention, Metropolitan Community Churches, Mennonite Church USA, Moravian Church in America, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (5 presbyteries), Reformed Church in America, Reformed Churches of God in Christ International, Religious Society of Friends, United Church of Christ, Unity Fellowship Church Movement, United Methodist Church (2 conferences), and The Congregation at Duke Chapel.
• 50+ Covenant Partner Congregations and OrganizationssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal partnership program for congregations affiliated and non-affiliated with member denominations, plus faith-based and secular organizations sharing concern for peace and justice. Includes individual congregations (All Saints' Episcopal, Chapel Hill Friends Meeting, various Baptist, Methodist, UCC, Presbyterian churches), Temple Beth Or, and organizations like Church Women United, Resource Center for Women and Ministry in the South.
• Repairers of the BreachsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerJustice organization on whose board John Dempsey Parker serves. Collaborative partner in trauma response and community organizing work in Western North Carolina.
• Bartimaeus Cooperative MinistriessecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerJustice organization on whose board John Dempsey Parker serves. Partner in community development and advocacy work.
• NC Truth, Justice, and Reconciliation Commission Process (Beloved Community Center)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerJohn Dempsey Parker serves on advisory board of this truth and reconciliation initiative. Collaborative work on racial healing and justice.
• Rural Advancement Foundation (Come to the Table Program)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in food access and local economy work supporting BIPOC farmers. Collaborative programs connecting faith communities with sustainable agriculture.
• Community Education GroupsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in overdose response advocacy. Collaborated on addressing the overdose epidemic and advocating for state budget provisions.
• NC WARNsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in energy justice advocacy, particularly around net metering and utility rate issues. Eco-Justice Connection collaborates on climate and energy issues.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice: A Catholic social justice lobby that trains and mobilizes faith communities to advocate on federal policy issues including immigration, economic justice, and healthcare — comparable faith-based advocacy mission and legislative engagement model.
• Sojourners: A progressive Christian social justice advocacy organization that mobilizes faith communities on poverty, racial justice, immigration, and peace — mirroring the NC Council's advocacy portfolio across similar faith-based channels and a comparable donor-supported revenue model.
• National Council of Churches: The national ecumenical counterpart to the NC Council of Churches — an ecumenical body of 37 member communions that coordinates faith-based social justice advocacy across the United States. Directly comparable structure (council of churches) and mission (faith-based public policy advocacy).

Peers

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Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ncchurches
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCoeeuy4zqgzq8k4n0LIVGTA
• Facebookfacebook.com/NorthCarolinaCouncilofChurches
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nccouncilofchurches

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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