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Bolder Advocacy promotes active engagement in democratic processes and institutions by giving nonprofits and foundations the confidence to advocate effectively and by protecting their right to do so.

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Advocacy Defined

ad·vo·ca·cy

ˈadvəkəsē/
Noun
Public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.

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Promotes active engagement in democratic processes and institutions by giving nonprofits and foundations the confidence to advocate effectively and by protecting their right to do so.
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August 28, 2018
Worry-Free Advocacy for Nonprofits in the Central Valley
Learn how your nonprofit can bring the concerns of your community to policymakers and elected officials.
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The Trump Lawsuit: A Teachable Moment for Nonprofits
The Trump Foundation case highlights just how important it is for all nonprofits to fully understand what 501(c)(3)s can and cannot do in an election year.
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The Connection
Learn about the role 501(c)(4) organizations play in our democracy.
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Spotlight

Justice Kennedy is retiring, now what?

Nikhil Pillai | June 28, 2018
Justice Anthony Kennedy has announced that he will retire from the Supreme Court effective July 31, 2018. This will provide President Trump a second opportunity to nominate a justice to the Supreme Court, likely an ultra-conservative in the mold of Neil Gorsuch. As Supreme Court justices serve for life, every issue – reproductive rights, immigration, marriage equality, gun control, employment rights, education, criminal justice, the environment – is at stake. If you are a 501(c)(3) public charity, you can weigh in on and advocate for or against judicial nominees.