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Administrative Advocacy
Nonprofits have a wide variety of advocacy tools at their disposal to create change in their communities, including both administrative advocacy and lobbying.
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Mapping the Future: The Redistricting Process and Private Foundations
Provides tips for private foundations to safely and legally participate in the redistricting process and fund grantees that engage in this work.
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Influencing the Redistricting Process
Redistricting begins in 2021, once the 2020 Census results are delivered to the states.1 Redistricting is how the U.S. divides up communities for the purposes o
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Texas: What is Lobbying Under the 501(h) Election?
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Texas: Lobbying Under the Insubstantial Part Test
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Public Charities Can Lobby in Texas: How to Measure Your Lobbying Limits
501(c)(3) public charities — including houses of worship and public foundations — can boldly weigh in on legislation...
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Public Charities Can Lobby in Texas: How is Lobbying Defined?
Public charities in Texas can and should engage in lobbying to influence public policy and protect the interests of thei...
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How Can Foundations Support Policy Change
Advocacy grantmaking is a great way in which foundations can leverage their dollars and advance their missions....
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Texas: A Guide to Understanding How You Pay for Government
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Texas Lobbying Registration Flowchart
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How a Bill Becomes a Law in Texas
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IRS Lobbying Flowchart
This graphic can help you determine if your communication is considered lobbying under federal tax law rules for electing 501(c)(3) organizations. It does not cover situations or communications that take place in a candidate election context.

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Types of Organizations

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