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Influencing Public Policy in the Digital Age
Learn about the best practices for nonprofits as they navigate digital advocacy.
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The Connection
Learn about best practices for affiliated organizations and the role 501(c)(4) organizations play in our democracy.
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Maximizing Your Advocacy
This guide helps nonprofit leaders maximize their advocacy by granting unused lobbying capacity from a (c)(3) to a (c)(4).
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The Hatch Act of 1939: Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ provides information on the limitations imposed on partisan political activities of federal employees and certa...
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Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Iowa
Includes key takeaways, FAQs, a case study, and a list of helpful additional resources....
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Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Delaware
Includes key takeaways, FAQs, a case study, and a list of helpful additional resources....
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Project Grant Rule Budget Template Instructions
Whether you are the foundation or the grantee, this resource serves as your instruction manual on how to use the budget ...
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The Project Grant Rule
Private Foundations' Secret Weapon for Funding Public Charity Advocacy...
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Project Grant Rule Budget Templates
Private Foundations can use these budget templates to provide simple guidelines for prospective grantees that are 501(c)...
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Cabildeo en Houston, Texas
Si usted o su organización sin fines de lucro trabaja para cambiar la política publica en la ciudad de Houston, puede ser que tenga que registrarse como cabildero y reportar sus actividades de cabildeo.
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Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Indiana
Includes key takeaways, FAQs, a case study, and a list of helpful additional resources....
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Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Kansas
Includes key takeaways, FAQs, a case study, and a list of helpful additional resources....

Terminology

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Types of Organizations

When it comes to advocacy, knowing what type of organization you are is the first step.